In this third part episode of UNCUT CONVERSATIONS, I share more about my experience during my first mission in Guinea-Bissau: the one time I felt fear, eyes that can see in the dark and a broken record of unwanted cuts. This is part 3 of a 3-part series, and all while I’m undoing my braids. … Continue reading [UC0010] My First Mission in Guinea-Bissau (Part 3) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
[UC0009] My First Mission in Guinea-Bissau (Part 2) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
In this second part episode of UNCUT CONVERSATIONS, I share more about my experience during my first mission in Guinea-Bissau. I explain how I make my own shea butter hair mixture, how Guinea Bissau welcomed me with my favourite fruit, and how our arrival in the village Tabanane went. This is part 2 of a … Continue reading [UC0009] My First Mission in Guinea-Bissau (Part 2) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
[UC0008] My First Mission in Guinea Bissau (Part 1) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
In this episode of UNCUT CONVERSATIONS, I share more about my experience during my first mission in Guinea-Bissau. I spoke about the duration, how my feelings were hurt when being called “white”, and about how Africa always had a place in my heart. This is part 1 of a 3-part series, and all while I’m … Continue reading [UC0008] My First Mission in Guinea Bissau (Part 1) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
[UC0007] What I Wrote 8 Years Ago, I Live Today | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
In this episode of UNCUT CONVERSATIONS, I read a couple of pages from my personal journal while being back in Guiné-Bissau on my second mission. It took me a little longer to post this episode than I wanted, due to the file being too big for the internet I have here to handle. Also, this … Continue reading [UC0007] What I Wrote 8 Years Ago, I Live Today | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
Mission 2.0 – Week 3: “The Walk of Faith is A Balanced Blend of Prayer and Action”
Tuesday 25 November It’s 15:56h, and I want to take a shower, go to bed and cry. I guess that means I have to write. The day is not over yet, but it’s been a challenge so far. We are still in the phase of explaining to people that the consultation days are Monday, Wednesday … Continue reading Mission 2.0 – Week 3: “The Walk of Faith is A Balanced Blend of Prayer and Action”
[UC0002] Amigos Que Têm Diarreia juntos, Vão Ser Amigos Para Sempre | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS with Mamadu
In this episode I have a conversation with Mamadu Seide, from the Tabanane village in Guinea Bissau. Which is where I was in the month of May for two weeks. Mamadu was practically my right hand during my days working in the village as a missionary midwife. As the language spoken in the village is … Continue reading [UC0002] Amigos Que Têm Diarreia juntos, Vão Ser Amigos Para Sempre | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS with Mamadu
Mission 2.0 – Week 2: Sunk Into Reality
Tuesday 18 November One week today! I woke up better, prayed about the day before and today and delivered everything, including my feelings, into Christ's hands. After my devotional, I took a shower and put my nursing clothing on as I would attend some pregnant ladies today. The plan was for me to start the … Continue reading Mission 2.0 – Week 2: Sunk Into Reality
[UC0001] A Feeling of Home on My First Mission to Guiné Bissau | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
In this very first episode of Uncut Conversations, I share an unfiltered look of my personal mission to Guiné Bissau. What was supposed to feel foreign… ended up feeling like home. You'll hear pieces and bits about the ways I felt welcomed, one of the funny ways God speaks to me, getting the hang of … Continue reading [UC0001] A Feeling of Home on My First Mission to Guiné Bissau | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
Mission 2.0 – Side Note
Welcome back! To myself. Yes, the last time I posted was two months ago. Today is day 90 here in Guiné Bissau and I am almost halfway my mission already. Exactly 99 days to go. Too soon, too fast. So much has happened, and I want to do so much more still. Well, there is … Continue reading Mission 2.0 – Side Note
Mission 2.0 – Week 1: Here But Not Completely Here Yet
Tuesday 11 November And so the trip has started! Well actually, it had started already some days before, and actually way before that. But ok, today is the day I’m going back to Guiné Bissau on mission! On such a beautiful date as well, the 11th of the 11th. This traveling ride to Guiné Bissau … Continue reading Mission 2.0 – Week 1: Here But Not Completely Here Yet
