new title, new look, new journey

As you can see, my blog has taken on a new look and a new title. These changes symbolize the transition from my African adventure to my new journey from here.

During my time in Malawi, I received a lot of compliments about my blogs, and I've been encouraged to continue writing by a lot of different people, so I'm going to try to give the people what they want. :) I've also found it to be a cool way to keep people updated on what's going on in my life, so that's another reason for keeping it going.

Though my new stories might not seem as exotic as experiences from a far away place, I hope you enjoy reading them, and as always, feel free to shoot me a line, leave me a comment, or share your own thoughts.

Thanks for sharing this journey with me.

Peace,
Andy

I'M HOME!

I made it home to Chicago safely and soundly last Saturday around 3:30PM Chicago time. It's pretty exciting to be home, and I've already gotten to spend some great time with family and some of my best friends. The next couple of weeks also look to be filled with time with good friends and family, and I couldn't be more overjoyed. Being so far from home really helps you appreciate the true gift that home is.

I want to thank all of you for the prayers and support you have continued to share with me.

I'm not sure if I will continue writing on here, but I do feel I have some more things I can write about my experience in Africa. And then, beyond that, I think it would be interesting to continue writing about my experiences and where I go from here. So stay tuned in, and let's see where this crazy adventure of life leads next.

Coming Home

I'm writing this from an internet cafe in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, so unfortunately, it will be much shorter than I'd like. Also, I had intended on writing this blog sooner, but the past few weeks have been a bit hectic, so I didn't have the chance to sit down and write something.

As many of you probably already know, but, unfortunately, as some of you don't know, I'm finishing up my time in Africa, and I'm coming home.

There are various reasons for my coming home, and if you're interested in hearing more about them, please feel free to contact me. Essentially, though, I found that being in Karonga, Malawi was not a match for me. At times, I had a really hard time being my true self there, and that was making things very difficult for me. Though the decision was very difficult to make because of all of the things I have fallen in love with in Malawi, I do believe this is the best decision with me, and I am excited to get back home where I can better find the things I need to thrive.

Thank you for all of your support over these months, and please keep me in your prayers as I enter into another new beginning.