by Ericka | Oct 25, 2012 | books, fistula, Half the Sky, human rights, Nick Kristoff, womens rights
With Esperence and Sophia in Eastern Congo — the worst place in the world for women.I’ve been thinking about Congo this week. Probably because I’m mid-way through reading “Half the Sky” by Nick Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn. This book is a...
by Ericka | Oct 13, 2012 | books, marathon, Matt Long, NYC, NYFD, The Long Run, triathalon
Remember that running books kick I talked about? Yep, still going — and I already have another book to tell you about.This one will get you good.”The Long Run” by Matt Long is entertaining and inspiring — a great read all the way through...
by Ericka | Oct 4, 2012 | books, Kristin armstrong, mile markers, Runners World, running
I’ve been on a running books streak lately. The more I read about running, the more passionate I feel about it. I relate to the writers and feel inspired to work harder.When I picked up “Mile Markers” by Kristin Armstrong (ex-wife of Lance) and...
by Ericka | Sep 27, 2012 | books, Uncategorized
Seriously. Two years ago, Jeff Grabosky ran from coast to coast on a prayer-fueled spiritual journey covering up to 60 miles per day pushing a stroller filled with his belongings.Months of foot travel later, he finally made it to the West Coast from California and...
by Ericka | Aug 16, 2012 | books, Uncategorized
Since I’ve done several short-term missions trips — and become aware of the possible negatives involved (re: “When Helping Hurts”), I’ve struggled to come to terms with how much the church should focus on short term mission vs. giving...
by Ericka | Jul 13, 2012 | books, Uncategorized
Glorious Pinterest find 🙂 First of all, I’ve been thinking our my Congo kids like crazy this week. Every photo I have in Congo, I am smiling effortlessly…the pure joy that those kids brought to my life is unmatched. I’m starting to think I need...