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it has been reeeeally cold here but then suddenly there will be a 65 degree afternoon here and there.
this was one of those.
sometimes you have to rush out and soak up as much of it as you can.
(squeezing that inbetween laundry and dinner prep and everything else)
talby went out just as the sun was setting and shouted for me to come see her flip she has perfected.
she has worked for years on it!
woo-hoo!!
as soon as the trampoline springs start squeaking the neighbor dogs show up in our yard.
they love my little girls.
talby pretends she has a ball and they wait and wait for her to throw it.
she and annie play with them a LOT!
so silly.
as we were taking these pictures craig pulled up from work.
that is my favorite part of the day.
all my people under one roof for the night…. yes.
the stoves are still being sponsored!!
YOU are AWESOME!
we only need 15 more stoves to reach $5000!!
that is totally doable in three days!
it's INCREDIBLE that it's up so high already!
you guys are the best best best!
i am dying to see one of these stoves in real life and be able to share my stories from Haiti!!
the more i read about Haiti… the more i am falling in love.
FIFTEEN STOVES.
three days.
be a SUPER STAR today! let's make a difference!
we can change things in the world!
WE CAN!
we can change children dying from toxic smoke…. we can.
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ok….i have crazy long list to check off today.
all the last minute things that i need to pack and have copies of, etc.
i made two more freezer meals last night and two more this morning.
i am feeling prepared i think.
we will see how i feel tonight…. yikes.
Flower Patch Farmgirl - Better late than never. 😉
Praying for you!!!!
nomart5 - Has anyone bought stoves in Olathe, CO? I really want to buy one, but I don’t know where to go. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Laura Mastropaolo - Hello Meg! My name is Laura, and I have enjoyed your blog for several years.
I want to thank you for your support of Haiti! You see, my husband and I are the adoptive parents of an awesome Haitian boy. He was a restavek (child slave) until age 3 or 4 (no one knows exactly how old our son is…) – when a missionary saw him being auctioned at the slave market. She did the only thing she could think of to save him – SHE BOUGHT HIM FOR $60! Then, our son lived in an orphanage in P-a-P for 4 years until he was able to join our family on December 29, 2005.
May I ask where in Haiti you are traveling? In particular – will you be in Port-au-Prince for any extended period?
Like many others, our community of Haitian adoptive families was heart-broken by the catastrophic earthquake of 2 years ago. You see, most Haitian children in orphanages are not “orphans” in the sense we understand. In many cases, their families released them to the orphanage because they cannot care for them. Thus, many of our children have family in Haiti that we have been unable to find proof of life since the catastrophe.
If you will be in P-a-P, could circulate several names for our family in the off chance that someone you are networking with would have any word?
Our son’s Haitian name is Castera Charles. His Haitian father in Gerard Charles, Haitian mother is Michlene, older brother (approx. 22 years old) Emmanuel Charles, younger sisters – Alexandra, Geralda, and Juanna. The girls would now be between the ages of 8-12.
I know this seems such a strange request – but word-of-mouth is the only way we will ever be able to find if they survived. Through just such a connection, we have been able to find his baby sister, Nika. (If you ever want to hear that story of God at work – I would love to share at some time!) If you or any of your readers have any questions, please feel free to email me at: laura.mastropaolo@gmail.com
Thank you and Bless you…
Laura
Flower Patch Farmgirl - Tomorrow is pay day. That’s what I’m saying. 🙂
When are you leaving for your trip? Are you already gone? Yes, these are rhetorical questions.
I will be praying!
Lisa - So very excited for you to go on this trip! Will be praying for safety. And these pics are beautiful. 🙂
Nikki Gamon - I am feeling down tonight after hearing some sad news. I read your post and donated a stove as an act of hope tonight. Thank you for all you share on your blog Meg and thank you for giving me this opportunity.
Tracy Fisher - I am very proud of you and your adventure. Blessings as you travel. -tracy
Lisa M. - Girl, why are you running in 17 degree weather when you are having 65 degree afternoons?? 🙂
Awesome pics of the dogs.
Tiffany - Amazing pictures. Talented Talby. Cute dogs. Awesome you. Such a good mom… providing for your family even while you’ll be gone. I love hearing the garage door open too, telling me my hubby is home. Famiy together is the best. Thoughts and prayers are with you as you prepare for this adventure!
Terrie - Love how you make me feel like a Super Star…
said in my best SNL Mary Katherine Gallagher voice…
of course, complete with actions!!
I’m loving those warmer days!
Just filled my freezer with meals last Saturday…
love coming home to a home-cooked meal during tax season…
especially when I hadn’t planned on working full time! LOL!!
Hugs to you on the loss of your grandma…and have a great time in Haiti!!!
Take LOTS of pictures!! 🙂
Lennie Jackson - I will pray for safe travels for you. I am sure you are emotional right now. It’s a big deal!!! Enjoy it and soak it up then come home and tell us all about it!
Danielle F. - Prayers for a SAFE trip! 🙂
Sarah - The story about the dogs is adorable. Fun that they come to visit. They’re super cute. Great cause with the stoves too! Excited to make a difference.
Kari - And I posted it on my business Facebook page so hopefully you will get some more purchases 🙂
Kari - I just bought a stove – what a great cause!
kate - my girls love doing flips on the trampoline too! my oldest does backflips now… if only she could do them on the ground for cheerleading though!
Alicia @ La Famille - cute puppies 🙂 i think you need a couple of your own!
Trysha - Nice neighbor dogs are the best. The joy of playing with a dog with none of the clean up. Our dogs would never allow another dog to play with their boys…Waffle must be tolerant. 🙂