Hope And Halibut In The Ghost Town of Hyder, Alaska
Before we arrived, we only knew three things about Hyder, Alaska. First, you can drive up to Salmon Glacier. Second, you can watch grizzly bears …
Handshake Handouts: The Immeasurable Impact of Giving
We are on a mission to give. On this journey from Alaska to Argentina we choose to serve others as we travel. We have always …
What Breakdowns and Broken Spirits Reveal About Mankind
What most people miss in the process of giving is the receiving. And I have to say, what we’ve learned so far is that pride …
Finding Humility in a Pile of Leaves
We raised 24 children in foster care over the course of two years. At any given time we had up to 8 children in our …
A Seward Experience: Handshakes and Halibut
We made friends with a neighbor while camping in a parking lot at Seward the other day. The next day we “upgraded” sites to one …
Mile Marker 1,387: The End of Giving
The last thing you probably think about as you prepare to drive the Alaska Highway is how you can help people. But we’d like to …
Would You Have Stopped: A Story From the Side of the Road
If you have ever broken down on the side of an interstate you know it is a horrifying mix of emotions. Depending on the circumstance, …
Friendships Formed Over Corn on the Cobb
It’s hard to say no to a hearty, home-cooked meal. We bank on this truth pretty much everywhere we go. Whether a meal is offered …
Cherry Picking: A Unique Way to Foster Friendships While Helping People
In all my life I have never gone cherry picking. I guess that’s mostly because in all my life I have never lived, or visited, …
Friendship and Laughter: Two Reasons To Visit Las Vegas
We were out of our minds to want to visit Las Vegas. A city with such a reputation as Sin City did not really mesh …
