I passed through the giant metal doors and continued around the corner to the main courtyard to find the students and teachers in a Mass. I made my way quietly to where a few teachers were observing and I began listening to the Father who was in the middle of his Sermon. He spoke about … More Lessons from a High School Anniversary
I don’t know when exactly it all started, but that’s really not important. I can remember specific instances dating back to fifth grade, and most definitely sixth. I’m not sure why exactly it all started either, but it did. As a kid, I was fearless. I did my own thing, marched to the beat of … More Reflecting on one year in Peru.
“In through the nose, out through the mouth. In through the nose, out through the mouth,” I repeated in my head. I was at kilometer 14, the course was at a slight incline and I was struggling to keep my breathing steady. I was running much faster than I had anticipated, a side effect of … More Just keep running
Often times, it’s those who are courageously facing death who remind us how precious and beautiful life is. It is those who know their time on earth is limited who share their peace with the world. At one point, Shalin was just a stranger in a group of 40 individuals with whom I’d be spending … More Sunsets for Shalin
Of course the week that I finally wash my bed sheets, legitimately make my bed for the first time and declare my room 90% complete, I feel deep pangs of homesickness. It’s not the first time I’ve felt homesick, and it probably won’t be the last. As of the 24th, I have been in site … More Dealing with homesickness
Brittany McGee 