12 DAYS

DAY 12
OMG, AVOCADOS!
 The fact that I could walk 10 steps into my backyard & pick a fresh avo off the tree each day was enough to make me love this place ♡

13 DAYS

DAY 13

NO POST DUE TO LOAD SHEDDING 

😊

14 DAYS

DAY 14

Introducing: Philipp

Philipp was a volunteer from Germany that also spent his past year on the farm & teaching at the school with me. Thanks for being a great support this year and best of luck with university & your return/transition back home 

15 DAYS

DAY 15

My little chicken nugggget: Shiloh

A precious little soul that was born prematurely at 7.5 months, weighing only 1.8kgs & then abandoned at the hospital by her birth mother. By the grace of God, my friend here in South Africa, Nicola Wight and her husband, have been fostering this little peanut for a year now and plan to begin the adoption process next year around this time. It has been so incredible to watch two individuals take this little girl in and call her their own. Your family has been such an inspiration to me and I can't wait to watch this little peanut grow!

Love you loads, my little ♡

16 DAYS

DAY 16
After a week full of transitions & goodbyes, I woke up this morning feeling at peace with myself 🌞 Although I am in straight disbelief that this chapter of my life is coming to an end, I am optimistic and beyond excited about what the future holds ahead. There's something extremely terrifying yet thrilling about entering the unknown, and I'm ready for it ♡

17 DAYS

DAY 17

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would pack up my bags, leave my life behind in the States & move to a little farm in the middle of Sugarcane Country, South Africa. And now, the time has already come to say goodbye to the farm, my friends & my family here. A piece of my heart is breaking as I leave this place behind. Until next time, Hope Valley ♡

18 DAYS

DAY 18

Today was my last full day of school with my Grade R students. I came into my year in Africa with hopes & dreams to change the lives of these children, and although I do believe I impacted each of them in some way, the mark they are leaving on my heart is far greater than they will ever know. The 16 little ebony smiles that greeted me each & every morning will forever hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for changing my world  forever, Grade R - my life won't ever be quite the same.
♡

19 DAYS

DAY 19

Calvyn Louter + Coconuts

Thanks for being such a lekkkker bruu this past year! 

20 DAYS

DAY 20
I know many of you have been wondering where I have been living this past year. I was asked several times "If I live in a grass hut?" AND I know if you didn't specifically ask, you probably have wondered. The answer is: No, I don't live in a grass hut but I do live in a little cottage shared with five other ladies. This little room has been my house for the past year, and although I am counting down the days until I can lay out on my big bed, it's safe to say I'll miss this little space that I turned into my humble abode! (feat: my host parents brand new little puppy that they just brought home two days ago) 
♡

21 DAYS

DAY 21

Coming into this year in South Africa, I never imagined making a friend as sweet as this girl 💙 Thanks so much Nicola & your little family, for taking me in and making me feel at home here. Beyond blessed to have met you when I did! Cant wait to come back and see you someday (soon)! Loads of love ♡