1. WELCOME WWW.UNIQUEPLACES.COMCharlotte, NC Cuernavaca, MexicoRoad Trip of My Life Kirsten PriceWWW.UNIQUEPLACES.COMHavana, Cuba Riachualo, Guatemala

2. As A Missionarys Child As a missionarys child, I had a crazy life. As a missionarys child, I flew on airplanes to foreign countries and ate food with names I couldnt pronounce. As a missionarys child, I lived in over 27 different houses and spent many nights sleeping on peoples floors. As a missionarys child, I changed schools almost every year and was homeschooled, attended public school, and private school. As a missionarys child, I would ask my father, where do we live, Daddy? and his only response was, together. As a missionarys child, I missed out on cable television and fast food. As a missionarys child, it was almost impossible to make friends that I could keep. As a missionarys child, I attended church every single week and volunteered helping in as many areas as possible. As a missionarys child, I was introduced to a whole new culture and the Spanish language at a young age. As a missionarys child, I was able to understand hardship and meet people less fortunate than myself. As a missionarys child, I learned to embrace changes and see the world in a new light. As a missionarys child, I formed a bond with my family that is unbreakable and gained experiences I will never forget. As a missionarys child, I became the person I am today. And I wouldnt change a thing about the way I grew up. WWW.UNIQUEPLACES.COM 3. WWW.UNIQUEPLACES.COM 4. Memoir In Cuba, the weather was always warm. There was no air conditioning in the house we stayed at only these fans that just circulated the warm air around the small rooms. It was at night when we would have our services in the basement of the small house to try to prevent it from being so hot, but it was still always so hot. People from all over the area would meet up to be apart of the little church service. It was a big deal for people to come to these as it was illegal for us to be gathering. But people always showed up. Most people didnt even have a seat to sit in, and people would have to stand shoulder to shoulder so everyone could fit. There were a few old Bibles that were passed around and for worship time, we had one guitar and no microphone. The worship was genuine. The prayers were heartfelt. The people were grateful. Although I selfishly hated leaving the United States and being homeschooled and moving all the time, moments like this made it all worth it. It forced me to be grateful for the freedom we know in the United States and put in to perspective what its like to live under communist rule. It also made realize that some people will do almost anything for their faith - for their sincere faith. Even as a young girl, I was able to realize these things and these vivid memories are still alive in my mind today. ] WWW.UNIQUEPLACES.COM 5. WWW.UNIQUEPLACES.COM 6. Dear Dad, Thank you for giving me the craziest childhood imaginable. Throughout every situation, you have always been there for me and I have learned so much from you. I have learned what the meaning of real sacrifice is and I have watched you as you have given up everything you have for others. You are so humble and selfless and I hope I can someday be half the person you are. You have taught our family what it means to stick together through anything and you have provided for us even when it felt like we had nothing at all. You constantly put others before your self and every decision you make is based on the the effect it will have on others. You are such a hero to me and I am the luckiest girl in the world to call you my daddy. Forever your little girl, KirstenWWW.UNIQUEPLACES.COM 7. WWW.UNIQUEPLACES.COM 8. MissionaryMeaningful International Sacrifice Share Isolated Opportunity New Abroad Revival Youth WWW.UNIQUEPLACES.COM 9. WWW.UNIQUEPLACES.COM 10. Information about the Price Family Both of my parents grew up in Christian homes. My Dads dad was a pastor and my Moms dad was a deacon in their church. After my parents were married, they immediately threw their lives in to ministry. Starting off, they ran the childrens program and bus ministry at the church they attended, Northside Baptist Church. It was around 1996 that my dad felt called to be a missionary to Cuba. My mom supported his decision and they immediately started taking the steps necessary to go in to full time missions. My sister and I were both very young at this age (2 and 3) so it was a big sacrifice for them to sell everything they had car, house, clothes, furniture, etc. We purchased a huge van and begin traveling all over the United States to raise financial support. Once my parents felt confident enough with the money raised, we drove from Charlotte, NC to Cuernavaca, Mexico. It was here where my parents attended Spanish school and because fluent in the language. My sister and I had a nanny who only spoke Spanish, so we picked up the language as well. My parents felt called to live in Cuba, but this wasnt as easy as expected. We were able to retrieve visas that allowed us to stay for three months at a time, but we couldnt make Cuba our permanent residency. To get around this bump in the road, we would live in Cuba as long as possible and then stay in Mexico until we were able to go back. This worked for us and we saw so many amazing things happen in Cuba. We met in a basement of a families house and were able to share the gospel with so many people who had never heard of it before. We also supplies medical supplies to hospitals and helped get children in to schools. Around 2004, while visiting the states, my parents were presented with the amazing opportunity to start a Spanish speaking church in Charlotte, NC. Although we were all sad to leave Cuba, my parents felt like this was what God was now calling them to do. We moved back to the states and started what would become the largest Spanish speaking church in all of North Carolina. The church focuses on missions, but we still visit places like Cuba, Mexico, and Guatemala as much as possible.WWW.UNIQUEPLACES.COM 11. WWW.UNIQUEPLACES.COM 12. About the Author My name is Kirsten Price. I am a student at UNC Charlotte studying Elementary Education. From a young age, working with children has been a huge passion for me. I absolutely love the feeling of teaching someone something they have never learned before and being and influential part of someone's life forever!Growing up, I had a crazy childhood! I moved over 27 times and lived in foreign countries all over the world. All these experiences have really given me a heart for people less fortune than myself. These experiences have had a huge impact on the person I am today!WWW.UNIQUEPLACES.COM