“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”
― Helen Keller

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” -Jesus

There are many comforting things at home. I love my big leather couch with the well-worn throws draping over the arms. I enjoy perusing my bookshelf, not only for the wonderful treasures it holds, but also because some of my favorite photos are nestled between the volumes. I like the scents in my house: the warm vanilla kitchen, the greens and florals that waft in from outside, and lavender sachets that hang in my closet. Yes, home is colorful; it is often dusty; it is loud; but it is mine.

Leaving home always sounds exciting. I love the idea of boarding an airplane for a far away land. I want to try new foods, meet new people, and drink in the history, architect, and treasures of regions not like my own. While a travel adventure sure sounds like a great use of resources, I must admit, when it’s time to go, my feet, and my heart, stutter. It’s just hard to leave home.

Nonetheless, Jeff and I are off again! We are thrilled to be able to rejoin our friends in the southern African country of Lesotho to work for an extended time at their agriculture cooperative and farm, Growing Nations. We have purchased our plane tickets and are calculating our budget, ready to order ZA rands from our local bank. We are going to join in the pursuit of finding the best sustainable agricultural practices for the Basotho people. But our hearts are most excited for the opportunities to share the gospel and engage in discipleship. Growing Nations is a Christian organization dedicated to helping locals increase their harvest potential—for both now and eternity.

Once again, we ask you to join us. If you would like to support us through prayer, let us know! You can follow our blog for specific needs. We would love for you to pray for this organization and the leaders who live there, day in and day out. We will send back pictures of a mountain landscape that you have never seen before, and you can impact the lives of people you will not meet until heaven. This is your invitation to adventure with us to The Kingdom in the Sky: Lesotho. So, please, come with us!