Greetings Team Bolivia!!!
My name is Kristen McKee and I'll be one of your leaders this summer. I returned home the World Race in November, and have been bouncing all over since then. I'm really excited to spend 3 weeks with you all in Bolivia.
About Me
I'm a 26-year-old graduate student at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. I'm pursuing my Masters in Education so that I can help international students transition into American culture, and eventually teach overseas. I'm also on staff with a non-profit organization who raises funds for an orphanage in the Amazon Jungle. I love teaching the world about Jesus, singing for Him, and striving to provide for the needs of street children all over Latin America. I'm blessed to do what I LOVE.
why missions??
Every summer I go to Iquitos, Peru where I serve in a children's home for about a month. This is the highlight of my year. I spend my days helping the kids with homework, teaching English, getting into mud fights, gallivanting through the jungle, avoiding poisonous creatures and swinging in hammocks. These children hold such a special place in my heart and have become a part of my family. The Lord has used them to teach me innumerable lessons about the His might, immeasurable joy, and endless grace. As much as I love these children though, I felt the Lord calling me to step out of my comfort zone and to let Him guide me into service elsewhere for a while. I wanted to explore the nations and testify to His greatness all over the world, not just in Peru. So, I traveled the world for a year on the World Race, and Bolivia is next on the list of pursuing that call...
.random facts.
- sunflowers and tulips are my favorite flowers.
- i love disney movies.
- i have an exaggerated sense of smell.
- i could live off watermelon and mango.
- i went to a performing arts high school.
- i lead mission teams to Peru about 3 x's a year.
- I love to sing.
If you're interested to know more about me and/or to learn about my year overseas, you can check out my blog @ kristenmckee.theworldrace.org.
In the future, I'll be keeping you all updated through this blog. When I receive information, I'll do my best to keep you informed. In the mean time, be in prayer about our trip, enjoy the rest of your semester, and take advantage of this opportunity to get to know more about this amazing team!
Blessings,
Kristen
Proverbs 27:17
