Friday, December 31, 2010

Highlights of 2010

I was going to make a list of the things in 2010 that stood out to me. But I'm feeling quite uninspired to make a list (which is very strange for me).

So we're gonna make it brief...


Traveled to Haiti in March with the sweetest group of people from my school. Oh, and fell in like with my co-leader that week :)

Let Matt pursue me and we developed a beautiful relationship, striving to keep God at the center. So lovely. I am beyond blessed.

Spent the most wonderful summer in Haiti. I got to teach beautiful women (And an amazing man) English. I built the sweetest relationships with the most lovely girls. I grew in the Lord and saw that He has an incredible plan for my life. I just have to be still and know that He is God and wait on His timing.

Had a very challenging semester. It pushed me and pulled me in every direction. It stretched me physically, emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually. And I finished with all A's! (Yes, I'm bragging. If any of you saw me on a regular basis this past semester you would understand why I'm so ecstatic about this. hard work finally paid off!)

Most of all I'm beyond blessed by the people in my life who supported me and loved me through one of the most challenging, incredible, beautiful years of my life.


2010 has been lovely. One of the best years yet. But I know the best is yet to come :)

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Random? Yeah, That's My Life.

  • Moneysavingmom.com is officially the coolest website. I'm addicted. 
  • There is a little female cardinal that comes to my front door every day and pecks at the metal base of our door as she chirps. She's beautiful and we saw the male cardinal on Christmas. Cardinal's have always been my favorite. 
  • Matt and his parents come down tomorrow! I'm so excited to have [almost] all our families together (We'll miss you Evan!) 
  • I miss my beautiful roommates. 
  • My dog is super cuddly in the mornings :) It makes me smile 
  • I'm actually excited for New Years this year!! Normally I could care less. 
  • I've been able to sleep in for the first time in months and my body is quite happy about that. 
  • My post is dragging on. I'm sure. So I'll quit while I'm ahead. :) 

Friday, December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas!

I'm so thankful for the birth of my Savior. 
Without Him I'd have nothing. 
Plain and simple.

I love my Jesus. 

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Break My Heart For What Breaks Yours.

In one moment my passions were redefined. 

In that moment my heart broke. Instantly. Words cannot express my feelings, my thoughts, or my pain. 

I've always had a heart for girls ministry. I've always longed to tell girls they're worth so much more than boys tell them they are. Than what this world tells them. 

I had women invest in me, and I want to invest in others. 

Never has my heart broke more than the other night. Knowing a girl was slowly giving herself away to a boy... at the age of 12. And I could do something about it. 

So here I am. 

and I WILL do something about this pattern.

I WILL make a difference. 

This has got to stop. 

Girls need to know they're loved and valuable in the eyes of Christ. 

It is necessary 

Monday, December 13, 2010

For Mental Sanity

I'm posting, when I should be studying, or sleeping, just to maintain some sanity in my life.

This weekend was wonderful.

So here's my weekend in pictures :)

Date night with my love: Pottery painting :)

He's so wonderful. 

precious.

my mug!

Christmas party!

cookies!

sweet friends :)

Finals Week=Mental Breakdown

Enough said.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Turtle.

Today I took my two best friends to a turtle rehabilitation center. :)

they both love turtles. It's been a great weekend! here's a few pics from today. More to come for sure :)

Big turtles!

And Baby turtles :)


And BEST FRIENDS!

Thursday, December 9, 2010

My heart.

Is restless. 


Learning to rest in the Lord.

But in this moment, I find my heart breaking over the fact that I do not know the next time I will make it to Haiti. Tears fill my eyes at this thought and stream down my face.

Oh Lord, I'm begging you. Send me soon. Give me an opportunity, funds, whatever it takes.

Friday, December 3, 2010

You Don't Want to Miss This.

Never have I EVER seen a more powerful website.

This is my all time favorite website as of yesterday.

Check it out. You WONT be disappointed.


Her message: "Give us this day our daily bread". 


My Heart.

Is overwhelmed with love so sweet.

Is longing for a big hug and smile from Frantz and all the mommies at Hope House.

Two beautiful things.