Things have been crazy around here.. My grandpa, popularly known as Grampy, has been in the hospital for a week now in Kentucky, and Grammy has been staying here with us. She's been sick, but is starting to feel somewhat better. And some other things are going on.

Anyway, all of this to say I covet your prayers on behalf of my family..


Much Love

Sorry this was so short, but maybe I'll update sooner or later.

Yay Sister!

April 15th.. Tax Day, the day after my birthday, the day the Titanic sunk. But! This is a good day now!

My sister (the biological one), Leah, and her boyfriend, Corey, are now engaged as of this past Tuesday! I'm very excited for them! And Leah asked me to be the maid of honor, so that will be a lot of fun. They're thinking August, but we will see how it all goes.

So be praying for them. They're cute. I'm getting a brother-in-law.. how weird is that? My sister is all grown up! Ahh!! It's still crazy to me, if you couldn't tell. And he may be her new best friend and life partner and all of that, but I'm still her favorite little boo sister. He can't take that spot. ;)

Much Love

Happy Birthday To Me

Well, it's that day. The Sweet Sixteen. 'Sixteen and never been kissed' as my mother keeps on liking to remind me.. Ha. I used to be such an 'innocent' child. What ever happened? We'll never know. But it's been a good day. Crazy, but for the most part, good. And it will be even better tonight at my party. Unless my parents show home videos. Lord, show mercy.

Oh, and JT made that picture thing for me. That's what you do when your a poor college student. ;) Juust kidding, I love it. He's a good brother.

Much Love

Romans 12:21

Don't let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good.

Much Love

Please Pray!

A little girl, Izzy, that my friends in Honduras have been helping was accepted to the Shriner's Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. We have a blog about her and the fundraiser we're trying to do. We'll be trying to set up a way so those who can help can just say how much they want to give on the site.
If you can help in anyway, we would appreciate it greatly.

Please be praying that everything works out with getting Isabel's visa and the weeks ahead.

Go here to view our blog and learn more about Isabel.

Much Love

What Am I Doing Here?

Today I have not even a clue why God put me in this town, at the school I attend, at the church I go to, etc.

I'm just tired of not knowing what He wants me to do here.. I feel like I could be a brighter light in Honduras, or even downtown Cincinnati. Blah, I don't even know.

That's it.


(For the nagging ones that I love ;)- I'm working on making some updates.. but I doubt they'll be coming out for awhile.. Be patient.)

Scrambled Thoughts

There are so many things I could write about... and some I will write about in the next few days.. or weeks.. But here are a few things that are just sticking out like a sore thumb right now (that's the saying, isn't it?)

-Sam and I are doing a fundraiser to raise money to help Casa de Esperanza pay for medical bills they have acquired to help save Izzy's life. Go here to learn about Isabell and also what you can do to help.

-I'm turning sixteen in thirteen days. Not like I'm counting or anything.

-My grandma has this annoying bear that sings 'Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows' by Lesley Gore. I made it my ringtone.. it drives everyone mad. It got stuck in my head, but it's lifted my spirits the past few days. Funny how a dumb song can do that, huh?

-I'm going to Honduras for a month soon .. In sixty-seven days, to be exact. Some days I can't wait to be there again. I can't wait to love on the kids again and to see some of my kids after a year of missing them so much. Other days.. I can wait just a little longer.

- July 3rd is going to be one tough day. Leaving my best friend (and now sister) in a foreign country for a few months is not fun at all.

-More friends have moved away from me in the past nine months than ever before in my life.

-When one of those friends that has recently moved away surprises you and visits you at school, it really does make life a little better. Especially when they'll be there for the next four days.

-Distance sucks. The End. Whether it's the distance across the bridge, Indiana, Massachusetts, Honduras, or anywhere else. It stinks.

-I always talk as someone who looks forward to change. To see what God will throw at me to work with next. But today I don't want anything to change. Maybe tomorrow.

- I'm extremely nervous/afraid/anxious about the next few months.

-Hearing the words 'I love you' never gets old. I think that's why I say it to people as much as I do. I don't want them to forget it.

-Knowing people support you when you make big decisions is such a blessing.

-Getting huge hugs are just about as good as someone telling you they love you. I'm quite a fan of long hugs.

-Enjoy the time you get to spend with loved ones.

-God really does have a greater plan for each person on this earth. Far greater than I'll ever know.

-Don't ignore where God is calling you to go, or who He's calling you to be.


Much Love