Well y’all it has definitely been a while … and as much as I’ve missed blogging, I also felt like I didn’t have much to share after Haiti, the 2013 GS4O and Miglery’s successful surgery. However, I was very mistaken and that’s a good thing because I’m back and I’m about to share with you … Continue reading
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to the least of these {GS4O reflections}
On Saturday, May 18th, the Mom’s Group at Valley View Community Church held one of the largest garage sales in history of Montgomery County. All of the proceeds benefited orphans … Yahve Shamma Orphanage in Petionville, Haiti via Help One Now and Kelly and Kevin’s Ethiopian adoption. Here are some of the testimonies and reflections … Continue reading
back to life
so it’s officially one month since I left for Haiti … wow … time really flies by. here I am, back to my crazy, hectic, frantic life … wondering how I got back to this place after such an enriching, life-altering experience. coming back to work was extremely difficult … losing my patience with my … Continue reading
reflections & re-adjustment {leaving Haiti}
so I’ve been wanting to write this post for the last few days, but every time I think about it, I just find myself in tears. how do you leave somewhere that has ultimately captivated your heart? how do you go home and try to resume normalcy after your life has been dramatically changed …after … Continue reading
and the countdown begins {2 weeks til Haiti}
Well I’m back, after a long hiatus from blogging {and practically neglecting the remaining 2 months of 7} to update you all on my status… I leave for Haiti in exactly 2 more weeks!! I’m nervous, excited, not prepared, scared, thrilled … you name it!! Nervous about … not being spiritually or physically prepared enough. … Continue reading
2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner can carry about 250 passengers. This blog was viewed about 1,400 times in 2012. If it were a Dreamliner, it would take about 6 trips to carry that many people. Click here to see … Continue reading
world diabetes day {11.14.12}
november 14: world diabetes day over the past two months, I feel like I’ve been slightly consumed with all of this…blogging, seven, haiti, service, etc., and while it’s all great and important, I feel like I’ve gotten slightly off focus. you see, for those who aren’t aware my SON was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes … Continue reading
giving back {Sandy clean up: day 23}
today was enlightening… touching meaningful humbling inspiring a blessing… our mission – to “mud” out a church in A.C., that was heavily damaged by hurricane Sandy. “we” – a group of 28 individuals from Valley View Community Church. the organization – was Samaritan’s Purse, a wonderful organization started by Franklin Graham (who also runs Operation … Continue reading
to new beginnings
so here I am…wondering why I’m creating a new blog when I can barely manage my life as I know it. {between single parenthood, working two jobs, homework, homeownership, etc. my life is crazier than it’s ever been, but I feel so strongly that this is my chance. my chance to do something} the answer … Continue reading