you amaze and inspire me…all the time.
alece
I’m a thirty-something from Long Island, New York. I got the missions bug in me when I went on my first mission trip at 14. When I was 16, I was ruined forever by a two-month trip to Southern Africa. I went home with more than a tan and some wooden carvings. I knew I’d spend my life on this continent, with these beautiful people.
I moved to South Africa when I was 19. I didn’t know much, beyond the fact that God called me here. I’ve learned a lot over the past decade of living in Africa, but in many ways I still don’t know much. And I’m okay with that.
I’ve been married for 7 years to my South African husband, Niel. I love his accent and his gorgeous eyes; I admire his faith and unswerving courage; I respect him for the man of God he is.
Together we lead a ministry called Thrive Africa which focuses on training indigenous leaders to impact their communities for Christ. Most of my time and energy is focused on writing — curriculum, promotional material, lots o’ emails, and the ministry field blog.
I don’t have it all together, and I often still feel like I’m not ready or prepared to be doing what I’m doing. But that’s ok. I’m willing. And God is able. And that’s the perfect combination.
Feel free to email me…
Responses
By: yeller (known to others as danielle) on February 29, 2008
at 3:45 pm
dang. love this page.
By: mandythompson on February 29, 2008
at 9:53 pm
hey
I think i found your blog through a Relevant article you wrote.
I was actually in maracaibo in ‘94 (was around 6), i lived here until ‘96 and then moved to FLA. Maracaibo is nice but if you ask anyone about it here, all they talk about is how hot it is.
By: i-liners on March 13, 2008
at 4:32 pm
LOVE the new “DO”!
You look beautiful!!
By: tam on April 2, 2008
at 4:30 pm
I love hearing your story!
By: @ngie on April 2, 2008
at 4:53 pm
PRAISE GOD! You have such a wonderful testimony and such an obedient spirit. I pray that God would continue to use you for His glory–His light is truly shining through you :)
By: gchyayles on May 10, 2008
at 2:06 am
gch—or can i call you yay?—thank you so much!
By: alece on May 10, 2008
at 2:07 am
lol most people call me “G” or “Gchy” for short. Haven’t revealed my real name yet because of safety regarding my extended family as well as trying to stay safe on the internet but hopefully one of these days will feel free to do so :) Have a good night!
By: gchyayles on May 10, 2008
at 2:30 am
jamesy!!!! cute picture!
By: marc on May 10, 2008
at 4:44 pm
I totally dig you.
By: brandy on May 24, 2008
at 3:01 pm
ruined forever. hm. :D good phrasing. i like.
By: roo on May 27, 2008
at 7:53 pm
seemed most fitting…
By: alece on May 27, 2008
at 8:49 pm
Hey Alece,
You rock. Yep. Missionary founder and director Alece. Lover of Jesus. Broken Heart and all. Ruined Forever. Love it.
And you rock.
By: ric booth on June 5, 2008
at 2:28 pm
thank you, ric! and … welcome!
By: alece on June 5, 2008
at 2:29 pm
I love when someone knows exactly what they are called to do and they go for it! Thanks for the inspiration.
By: brandiandboys on June 5, 2008
at 3:36 pm
thank YOU for the encouragement!
By: alece on June 5, 2008
at 3:57 pm
What an amazing story and testimony. I admire your honesty and hunger with where you are, and what you want to be in Christ. I’m so glad I found you. I added you to my blogroll my new bloggin friend!
By: blessed1 on June 7, 2008
at 11:55 pm
thank you so much, blessed!
By: alece on June 8, 2008
at 12:00 am
Its inspiring the way u knew exactly what u were meant to do and went for it! Inspiring ……I’m floating around still …hope more blogs lik eurs help me find the path to what I want to do.
Thanks Alece!
By: emeralddoc on June 8, 2008
at 8:09 am
thanks emerald! i pray that God will give you eyes to see and ears to hear…
By: alece on June 8, 2008
at 11:38 pm
you’re very welcome for the award…leave me a few questions at that post if you don’t mind.
By: blessed1 on June 11, 2008
at 9:08 am
Hi Alece
My sister suggested I look at your website as there is very little info on Harrismith on the net. I found it really interesting. I have just quite my job of 11 years and I am moving to Harrismith (a town where I know absolutely no one) to start a new job. I find it a great comfort to here that you don’t have it all together, as I often feel this way and second guess my decisions but you are right it is okay to feel this way and I am sure we are not the only ones. Thanks for your input on this website and keep doing what you are doing.
By: Tracy on June 17, 2008
at 9:28 am
Alece!
I am so excited to meet you this summer when I come down on the Thrive Trip. Can’t wait to get to know you better.
God Bless,
Mandie
By: mandie on June 21, 2008
at 10:01 pm
this is the alece face that i first met. but i’ve gotten so used to the new alece face with the short hair. now i don’t like the old alece face. i like the new alece face better.
By: mandythompson on June 28, 2008
at 8:43 pm
long hair made me look younger, i think.
By: alece on June 29, 2008
at 12:23 am
(which from some of your other recent comments would be a GOOD thing for me right about now…)
By: alece on June 29, 2008
at 12:23 am
