Sunday, March 16, 2014

El Salvador 2014: Day 1

 It has been a bumpy road, but I finally made it to the day I've been waiting for. I think it's safe to say I'm home again. I just can't wait to fulfill God's plans for this week!
 Isn't this place gorgeous?!


They performed plays and songs for us when we got there as a welcome!








This is one of our sponsor kids, Milton. He's only 12, but he looks 15.


All these kids are learning how to sew water bottle holders, towels, pillows, etc.

 



When it was time to go to back to the hotel, I felt like every single person in the church hugged me to say goodbye. They all have such beautiful hearts. I hope to be more like the people of this wonderful place.  For more updates on the trip, go to the hashtag #elsalvador2014bcf on Instagram.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

ABC's of Me

idea stolen from citymomsblog.com/houston/

About Me:

  I am first and foremost a follower of Jesus, a sister to 5 others, and a homeschooler. I spend most of my time babysitting or doing other teenager stuff such as church events and being on my phone. I like homemade chocolate chip cookies, Anthropologie, young adult fiction novels, and art museums. I wish my life looked like my Pinterest account, and I have a heart for a country called El Salvador. My best and favorite friend is my mom. A lot people think I'm mature for my age, but I find that hard to believe.

Best Thing About Houston:

 Two words-- the food. I have yet to find any greater restaurants than those in Houston. I was shocked when I found out there wasn't a Chick Fil A in every state. I mean, come on! What's a girl gotta do to get good food out of Houston?! Another one of the best things is the people. I swear, these are some of the best people in the whole world. Especially at my home church, Bayou City Fellowship. I feel so loved here.

Chasing My Dreams*:
     My dream is to fulfill whatever God has planned for me. I know it sounds like the "Christian answer", but it's true. When I meet God face to face, I desperately hope He sees me as someone who obeyed their calling and trusted in Him. For as long as I remember, I have felt called to the mission field, specifically to El Salvador. I have always planned on skipping college and just moving there to serve and love on the people (Katie Davis is my role model). But honestly, I still don't know for sure. Everyday I am learning more and more about my Father, hoping I am lead to the right place.
 

 *Originally, the "C" stood for "Children of Mine", but obviously I don't have any children so I changed it.