Wednesday, October 24, 2012

i'm back!

Nothing better than being an Aunt!  Caitlin, myself, Madison, and Ava
After a great few weeks in Indiana it feels wonderful to be back home in Haiti! I was blessed to arrive in Indianapolis just hours after my newest niece made her grand appearance into the world!  Little Ava Eileen is pretty perfect and already has everyone wrapped right around her little fingers!  I loved simply living life with my family.  I was able to go to pre-school with my niece Caitlin, joined my niece Madison for lunch at her school, went to volleyball games, baked, enjoyed lots of apple cider, and the list goes on and on.  I was also blessed to be home during the last few weeks of my grandmothers life.  It was because of her prayers and encouragement years ago that I went on my first missions trip...and from there the rest is obviously history=)  My grandma was an amazing woman of God and I am blessed to have had her as not only my role-model but friend.  I was also able to see so many people that are praying and following along as I'm living life here in Haiti.  I love sharing stories and talking about my life in Haiti.  I am humbled by the sacrifice that so many people make in order to support me as I'm living here.  As wonderful as it was to be with my family and friends--I am so excited to be back in Haiti.  I missed my little friends here and love that for now this is where I feel God has called me.  
Sister Brandi, myself, and little Ava
My sisters Mila and Yarley, niece Ava, and my mom Deb 
Could Ava simply be any cuter?!
Mila, Yarley, myself, Madison, Caitlin, and my mom