It’s October! It is so hard to believe that we are almost at the end of this year. There have been some beautiful views this month (see above). Also I just loved the shirt Rameau was wearing this day.. it fits him so well. Keep reading to see what I’ve been up to this month!
At the beginning of the month I took a very needed break away with a close friend. It was a wonderful day of rest and fellowship at the beach. This is something I don’t get to do very often so I was so grateful. I am thankful for this friend and her love.
Oti and Lucy update! These two get closer and closer each day. You really can’t find one without the other. They eat together, sleep together, play together, cause trouble together, everything. Lucy got “fixed” this month. One major thing off of my running checklist. No kittens here! Otis was very concerned about her during recovery and even gave her a bath. She is feeling all better now and is back running around like a crazy little kitty. Oti is still the sweetest boy, he is certainly getting older and grayer but has the same heart.
I was so happy to have my little friend back for a bit! This girl and I used to spend so much time together when she and her family lived here. I miss our sleepovers and chats so so much. While her family was visiting we spent as much time as possible together. I am so thankful that she missed me as much as I missed her. Otis was pretty happy to see his friend, too.
We went to a wedding this month. It was a beautiful location which may have led to a photoshoot. I would say we clean up pretty nicely. Not sure what I would do without this sweet friend.
School visits have begun! HFKz started our picture taking schedule this month and we hope to wrap up next month. During this time, we visit all of the schools that we work with, taking new profile pictures, adding new students, helping with thank you letters, and meeting with parents and school admin. It is a very busy, exhausting time but also my favorite time of year. Nothing gets me more excited than seeing these sweet faces. I was happy to get to visit with one of my favorite girls while at a school. My dear Ash still calls me Mama after all of these years.
Life is hard, for all of us. Finances are getting hard, for all of us. Things in Haiti keep getting more and more expensive. I paid $6 a gallon for gas a few weeks ago. I often try not to think about how much I am paying for groceries as I know they are necessities. What is even harder is that so many others are in need and because things are more expensive for me, too, I can’t always help them. I am thankful for those who want to continue to support me in my ministry here in Haiti and thankful for those who may consider beginning to help me. I ask that you think and pray on if you can support me on a regular basis. If not, believe me, I understand. Please continue your prayers for me, they are needed. This fundraiser is going on until Christmas, consider purchasing a shirt to help with the ministry but also as a way that you can minister to others as you wear it, it can be a conversation starter that can lead anywhere. Thank you.
Love You to Haiti and Back 