First time visit to Birmingham, UK. Getting to know the city and some pretty cool people, because it might become my new home in the near-ish future! #birminghamuk #morecanalsthanvenice #cricketisactuallykindafun
My view while quarantining for the next few days. #definitelyinlondon #imback #atleasttheresnoaircon
I keep forgetting to get photos with all of the amazing friends and family I’ve been able to visit during my somewhat impromptu road trip over the last few weeks, but last week I did manage to capture these friends doing what they do best: showing hospitality in their home and plying me with delicious food and drink. Brandon and Stacie have become family to me, and I’m beyond thankful for their love and friendship. (Not because of the delicious food and drink, of course, although Stacie DOES make what might be the best cinnamon rolls in the world.) #notkidding #latergram
Possibly the cutest niece ever? #yep #funtobewithfamily
Most of you probably don’t know yet I’m moving back to the UK to do work I’m crazy excited about that I need to raise my own funds for. People like me who do that need “supporters.”
Asking to be supported is hard. Especially for an American. Especially for an American from the SOUTH. But I’ve experienced a beauty and joy in the process, because the best part of “raising support” as I reconnect with ones who have loved me so well is realizing just how supported I’ve been throughout my life.
That truth sunk in a little deeper today as I got to spend time with this amazing woman and her husband. They’ve not only been supporting me with their friendship for more years than she’d want me to say, Marissa (@chiefwordnerd) was also my boss for 10 years and let me live all over Europe and serve other amazing causes while doing that work! They support me in the truest sense of the word. I can only hope that I’ve done a fraction of that for them.
Raising support is not an easy process, whether that looks like prayer or the ever-so-awkwardly-asked and necessary financial gifts. But I’ll get to do something that I love, and I’ll get to know I’m supported and surrounded by people who know and care for me.
THAT has made this process truly sweet. And I look forward to seeing more of my friends’ beautiful faces before I begin my new work overseas!
I currently live near downtown Richmond, but my apartment overlooks a courtyard with lots of trees. So most of what I see is the green you see from where I’m sitting. Sooo thankful for trees and spring, nice weather and screened in windows!
Happy Birthday, little bro (@dedeandjared)! Not so little for a long time, but I'm thankful you're my brother. I hope you have a great day! #cincodemayoparajared
Cream cheese and cinnamon bagel (toasted bagel with butter and cinnamon sugar). #tastyairfryerexperiments #happysaturdaymorning
Everyone should build a pizza oven in their backyard. Everyone. Except me. I’ll just come for frequent visits. #friendswithfarms #andpizzaovens #epworthfarm @epworthfarmva
Just wondering. #googleidentityissues
This has nothing to do with Easter. It's a gift from my friends and their chickens (@epworthfarmva). They're naturally colored that way. I promise. No rabbits were put in compromising positions to produce these eggs, although three white rabbits WERE seen in the vicinity. #farmlife #friendswithchickens #dogs #ducklings #andrabbits #andsoonrams
Baby ducks! They really do peep! @epworthfarmva
Waking to some pretty morning colors at @epworthfarmva. #roomwithaview #friendswithafarm
Pretty. #aboveandbelow #byememphis
And the niece was so upset to see us go she acted like she was napping. Silly niece. #emmasam #terribleactress
Siblings. #yep #definitelyrelated
Ice and light.
Walkin’ in a winter wonderland. #forfiveminutes #andthenwewentinside #becauseitscold
Clean up day with the Stewart clan ! #goodsore #butstillsore
The best part of super fast, last minute trips to west Tennessee? Getting to see the niece. Oh, and a few (not all) of the family and friends I love dearly, too, of course. (For those I didn’t get to see, I’ll try to stay longer next time!) #misswiggly #emmasam #unavoidablyshorttrips
