Support Show Hope [CLOSED]

*** This Fundraiser is now closed, however you may donate to Show Hope at any time by going to this page. ***

If you are not already aware, the mission trip I am going on this summer is with the organization Show Hope. I recommend watching this video. It speaks a bit on orphans, Show Hope, and Maria's Big House of Hope.

 This week (until Sunday) and organization called Sevenly is supporting Show Hope. They are selling t-shirts with some awesome messages and designs. They are trying to raise $21,000.

I would recommend you check out their website and t-shirts. $7 of every purchase is given to Show Hope. (Since their name is Sevenly) 

Even if you decide not to buy a shirt, please pray for Show Hope and their mission. Through them, many children are finally given a family. Show Hope gave our family a financial grant to help bring Luke home, which ended up helping bring Joshua home. 

God sets the lonely in families... Psalm 68:6 

Growing Up- Joshua

A couple of weeks ago I took Joshua to the park while Lily was at physical therapy. 

I was able to get him to cooperate with me and take pictures and then go play.

Although he is super happy kid, whenever I try to take picture he give me very odd painful looking smiles. Thankfully a few pictures turned out nicely!

It still amazes me how big he has grown. It seems like just yesterday we were given this little scared boy in China! Now he is happy and laughs all the time.

To add to that, he is truly the sweetest boy. I've never met a kid as sensitive as he is. Don't get me wrong, he is all boy and has his rebellious moments, but at the end of the day he'll just cuddle next to you as you read a book.  

I am also amazed by how far he has come physically. When we first got him he was mobile and walking, but since the casts and now braces, he is a new kid. He not only walks so much better- but he runs, and he bikes, and he scooters! Yes, his favorite outdoor activity is riding his scooter. (And he is a pro at it!)

Styled Shoot~ Wedding Theme

As you saw in my last post, I took some pictures. Actually I took a lot of pictures. But they all make up a bunch of posts, so stayed tuned for more post. [They may or may not involve confetti and glitter!]

So last Saturday a friend [the same friend who invited me to this] invited me to a photo shoot she had set up with some friends. This was styled shoot, not a wedding! The couple has been married for 6 years and have 2 kids. Both are photographers and you can visit their website here.

**Please remember, all photos belong to me, and may not be used without my permission.**

Just a Peek

I took some pictures yesterday! Wanna peek? I have 450+ photos. So it may be a while before an in-depth post. :) 

Rejoice

Today was a big day! I am very excited to announce that the first half of my mission trip payment has been raised! And... 16 days before I needed it!

I must say that my biggest "issue" (if you can call it that, more like a worry) with this trip was the funding. I had no idea how to raise money. I started with support letters which was kind of hard for me because I hate asking people for things, especially money. But I went ahead and sent a whole bunch of them out, and now I am ready for my first deadline! Also, my new passport arrived last week which was very early for what the passport people told me! 

I have a conference call tonight for my mission trip and I am super excited to get more information! PLEASE continue to pray for my trip and fundraising, i'm about to go into Phase 2 as I call it, openly fundraising at my church. God has been SO good, and very clear about this trip, I am excited to see what it next!

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

{Ephesians 2:8-10}