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to the least of these {GS4O reflections}

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

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

and the countdown begins {2 weeks til Haiti}

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

GS4O announcement {day 13}

GS4O announcement {day 13}

so here’s a short update on my waste month progress … today is day 13 and so far so good!!  Haven’t wasted any disposable coffee cups yet, still having minimal trash and multitudes of recycling, and so far I’ve only been through one roll of paper towels. update on Haiti … passport came in last … Continue reading

giving back {Sandy clean up: day 23}

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