On Mission in: Haiti

     Hey everybody! Wow, let me blow the dust off my blog here.. Sorry I haven't posted in so long, but now I'm back! ☺ I have plenty of things to share in coming posts, but I figured I would start off sharing about my recent trip to Haiti! 

     September 7-14, I was in Haiti on a mission trip with a team of ten other people. It was an amazing experience, and yesterday I learned I may be able to go back next summer! There are so many things I could share about the awesomeness of God, He was definitely with us every step of the way- from getting bags checked to traveling by tap-tap through Jacmel. God is so good! 

     I will share some photos in this post, all of scenery and I will update again later when I have more time! 

     The last evening we were in Haiti, our hosts, Tommy and Joy Schwindling of the Alabama House in Jacmel, Haiti, took our team out to dinner at Caplamandu. All of the following photos were from the restaurants balcony.

The view from Caplamandu.

Sunset

Beach

Flowers

Sunset

  And here's one of me and one of the sweet children I met while there.

   Though Haiti has many devastating parts, it was indeed a beautiful country. God is moving there, His grace and His mercy are enough.

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In the Garden

 Our yard is always full of flowers and lots of other flora, and plenty of fauna too. My mom loves gardening. Maybe digging around in the dirt and realizing that you can coax something to grow from your handy work makes it worth all the time it takes to do it. Whatever her reasons for loving it so much, I appreciate all the beauty she adds to our home.

My mom loves flowers all over the yard.

Fresh pears all autumn long!

My Mocha

My shy cat, Franny

Such a pretty tree. Love crate myrtles!

My First Newborn Session!

An old friend got in touch with me not too long ago and asked if I would be interested in doing her newborn's photos. Of course, I hopped on that like hungry wolves on a juicy steak! I've never had the chance to take newborn pictures, so this was very exciting for me. I've heard you have to have a lot of patience to do baby pictures and I finally found out firsthand. He was a little on the fussy side through most of it, but he was completely adorable and I enjoyed every minute of it ☺

 100% Boy!

 Fresh from Heaven

 Isn't he the cutest thing?! I so enjoyed taking these pictures and it was an excellent time to catch up with my friend. He is a beautiful little boy!
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Seaside Photography

So while I was away at Children's Camp in Elberta, Alabama, I had the opportunity to take some really great shots of the pier out on Wolf's Bay. The weather was so lovely, with calm waves and a beautiful orange sunset. This made for some awesome photos!

 Camp is all about giving God the glory! And I give Him praise for the seven professions of faith we had ☺

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Mocha!

Ok, so I have the best boyfriend in the world! He brought me a kitten yesterday! I love fluffy things and there's almost nothing cuter than a kitten. I decided I would name him Mocha, and when asked why I picked that name, I said, "Because he looks like chocolate and cream." Which he does. He's adorable!

 

What do you think of the newest addition to my family?

Words of Wisdom

It's been awhile since I posted some Words of Wisdom. So let's get to it!

In the garden I tend to drop my thoughts here and there. To the flowers I whisper the secrets I keep and the hopes I breathe. I know they are there to eavesdrop for the angels. - Dodinsky

I go fishing not to find myself, but to lose myself. -Joseph Monniger

A few more that I adore about fishing:

• Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths. –Jimmy D. Moore

          (I don't think my boyfriend would argue ☺)

• No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man. –Heraclitus

• Fishing provides that connection with the whole living world. It gives you the opportunity of being totally immersed, turning back into yourself in a good way. A form of meditation, some form of communion with levels of yourself that are deeper than the ordinary self. –Ted Hughes

Aren't these great? I hope you all have a very blessed day ☺
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Picture This..

Here are some pictures I thought I'd share!

Words of Wisdom

Hey y'all! I know it's been a little while since my last post, but I haven't had time to jump online much! But today, I have a little bit to show you guys this week's Words of Wisdom. Hope you enjoy!

I wish you would realize that you always make my day.

Just get me near the sea. It's the Earth's most potent remedy.

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Words of Wisdom

I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend! Here are today's Words of Wisdom. Can you relate to either? Feeling inspired? Let me know! Feedback is always appreciated! 

All your dreams can come true- if you have the courage to pursue them. -Walt Disney

The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything.

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Snap Shots

I was looking through some photos I have posted on Facebook and thought I'd share them on here. It's been a hectic week of finishing school and getting ready for finals, but tomorrow is my last day of classes! Can I get an "Amen?" I'm so excited to be wrapping up another semester of school and I'll be starting summer missions at the end of May!