Megan

Well, Megan shipped off to Haiti today, finally! Kidding. We loved having you Megan, and love you even more than we love having you.

She stayed for a little over a week.
I remember Wednesday, August 30th - excuse me, the 27th, I got in the car after school and Mom said we had a guest on her way over. I had absolutely no idea who it could be. When I heard it was Megan I was really really excited.
So I rushed in the door and cleaned my room. And before I knew it it was 9:30 and Megan walked in - completely consuming my room with her stuff, as she so bluntly put it.

Ah, yes. Long days of Angel House blog-making, Mac Photobooth, being soaked worse than Noah and his Ark on the front of the boat, Starbucks, Subway, the beach, farts and roses, 'enormous pressure' and 'horrible guesstimating', Fredric Frankenstein and werewolves.

I really loved sharing my room with you, Megan. It looks so empty now. :(

We love you, Megan. We're praying for you as God uses you in marvelous ways! You'll be amazing. Come back to us soon!!

Mia

Today is Mia's seventh birthday! She's getting so big, though her mouth is growing along with her. Her relationship with God is pretty impressive for a seven year old. In her eyes sassy is classy and she lives by it often. But she is such an aspiring seven year old with her intelligence. She's a work of art that's for sure. Mia knows that she's all that.. and 2 bags of chips. :)

Pure Nata

40% Smile... 30% Sun Shine... 20% Laughter... 10% Crazy = 100% Nata

Oh! And don't froget 100% Underwear...

100% sure that this is my favorite picture from my trip!

Crazy Night

One night the amazing Kaitlyn, her amazing mom -Karen, and my amazing mom were out for dinner. It was just Sandy, the kids, nannies and myself. Mr. Electricity was absent that night too. I'm not sure why exactly, but the kids were going cra-zy! I thought it was hilarious so I pulled out the camera. I couldn't see the pictures until after I took it because of the flash, but I good ones...

Um... yeah...

Everyone piled onto the stairs because they all wanted their picture taken. They were chanting some song that I am sure was not Creole. More of a kids-out-of-control song.

Awesome action shot! (Note: Fritzon in midst of his leap).

Gotta love those kids!

My Amazing Trip!!

My trip was amazing! One of my favorites! The clinic was great, I got to do a lot. And I spent a lot of time bonding in depth with the kids.

Speaking of kids and bonding, Samendia and I are best friends now. :) I was with her most of the time. We always told each other that we loved each other and always reminded each other that we're best friends. We really clicked. It was really hard saying goodbye to her, but we'll see each other again soon.At the clinic I got to give a shot for the first time! It was for one of the nannies who had a vaginal infection. Aunt Jen helped me, teaching me how to find where to put the needle and keeping my hands steady. (Love you, Jen!) The nanny and I are close now, we talked a lot -well as much as possible through my funky Creole. I guess when you see someone's rear and help them through a vaginal infection, you're tight. Here I am after I gave the shot, feeling on top of the world::The rest of the time I did the vitals and helped the other doctors and nurses. I had a great time and learned a lot.

The pretty lady with all the meds in the yellow is the amazing Aunt Jennifer, and with her is the servant-hearted Gail. Both awesome ladies. The smile-ly doctor is Dr. Mark, who too is amazing. He let me follow him around and taught me a lot.
Seeing the kids again was great, too!!

I will defiantly post more pictures of them soon!! Promise!!

Going Home...

My home is the best home. It has no roof, no walls, no floor. But it is the best. My home is full with nothing but unconditional love. This is my home...

Isn't it just beautiful? Her arms, all those dark and skinny little arms - that is my home. And I'm going home... Tomorrow!! YAY!! I'm soo excited!! I'll be in Haiti! *I'm doing a happy dance* I wish everyone well while I'm gone. Oh, God is good - great actually!!

John 20:21 - Again Jesus said, "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you."

Blessed Phone Call

I just got off the phone with Mia!! It was amazing. I loved hearing her voice again.

"Leesabet?" Was her first word to me.
"Hi Mia!"
"Oh, Hi!"
"How are you?"
"I am good. How are you?"
"I am really good. Are you having a good time?"
"No -er, yes!"
"What are you doing?"
"No," was all she said (stubborn thing).
"Are you playing with your sisters?"
"Yes"
"What are you playing?"
"Dollies"
"Oh. What is your dolly's name?"
(I didn't quite catch her answer).
"That's a pretty name"
"Thank you... I am going swimming"
"Really?! Well, have fun!"
"OK. Mama Chechen?"
"Do you want to talk to Mama Chechen now?"
"Yes... Please"
"OK Mia, you can call me anytime"
"OK"
"Bye-bye, Mia"
"Do you know Jordy?"
"Yes, Jordy is my friend"
"OK. Bye-bye"
"Mia, I love you!"
"I love you, too!"

It is soo amazing that they are finally home!! Praise God!! He is worthy to be praised!!