Quote of the week..3 weeks behind.

If we can accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell other people to not kill each other? Any country that accepts abortion is not teaching its people to love, but to use any violence to get what they want.

-Mother Teresa

Hello lovelies!

My sincere apologies for the serious lack of posts lately.

I am back safe from Haiti and have left a large chunk of my heart there!

I will post some stories and pictures soon, as soon as I have a 2-minute gap in my life!

But for now, a sneak peek of some of the beautiful creatures who have my heart.

Be still my heart...

Quote of the week.

“You have a special place in the world. All you have to do is find it. Do not give up on yourself, on the truths you have realized. Do not give in to those who would crush your dreams like nutshells. And never turn away from forever love.”
-Ellen Hopkins

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Enough said

Leaving on a jet plane.

In 20 hours Angela and I are leaving to another world.

Nope, not Narnia.

Haiti!

The bags are packed, presents bought, prayers said and funds raised.

The day has finally come! I feel like its been a crazy whirlwind adventure so far!

We have been so blessed!

My church/family/friends have been so incredible and supportive.

The past couple weeks have been so hectic, hence the non-blogging!

But I plan on re-entering the world of blogging as soon as Im back!

So bear with me, I will be back in December to kick off some rants/praises about this Christmas season!

Until we meet again darlings!

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

-Gandhi

And on that note,

Haiti in t-minus 6 days!

Sometimes God has plans that surprise you!

Like the fact that I am leaving in 12 days to go to Haiti!
I did NOT see that coming. Well. That's not completely true. Andrew and I have been planning and applying to go work there, but I did not see it coming THIS year! But there it is! One of my best friends, Angela, asked me to go with her, to work in an orphanage. 5 days later, we booked the flights. That was 2 days ago. The countdown is on. I'm pretty emotional about it right now, to be honest. I'm excited beyond belief! One of my hearts desire is to run an orphanage!
I'm sad to leave my amazing, wonderful, completely selfless husband behind! (Just so you all know, actually going to Haiti without him was his idea. He always wants good things for me.) I'm scared to fall in love with the kids and leave a good chunk of my heart behind!
I'm eager to be really effective with the short amount of time we have there!
I'm frustrated because of certain people not willing to help me out and take an extra shift for me!( sorry, had to get that out. Over it now)
And on that note, I really need more faith in order to make this happen.
Because when it comes down to it, Im not going to Haiti because I want to (although I do really want too!).
Im going because I serve a Savior who uses us in little ways.
Like flying across the world to hold little babies, pray for them and, even if its just for a week, love them.
It seems small, but its something I can do to express Gods love, and that's what has me all excited.

Like, so-excited-that-I-cant-sleep-and-feel-sick-most-of-the-time excited.
So, if you think of it, please pray for us.
For health and safety and our hearts to be soft and teachable.
Pray for the children.
Pray that in everything we do there, that we would do it to glorify the God who created and loves each one of those little bubbas.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:17