Happy New Year from HAITI!! Playing UNO w/Nadine, Carline, Roberline, Ketiane, River, & Rodrigo! We even saw fireworks :D

2 celebrate new years we are playing games, singing, & dancing! Corine brought glow bracelets too. 2moro we will provide & eat traditional pumpkin soup!

Corine gave all the little girls undies today. They were so happy! Charley is a very busy guy! He'll be walking alone in no time!

Im pretty sure roselines life goal is 2 make me have a mental breakdown. She plays w/fire, kicks, hits, & all things opposite of what I ask. Help! lol

Serious adventure yesterday! We drove from Les Cayes 2 Les Angles u see schools & churches. Missed our girls BIGTIME! We had 2 get up@ 3am 2 get back 2 Leogane

Les Cayes

Today we went on an adventure! Josh, a guy from Texas who is working at the orphanage with us met a nun on his plane to Haiti. She invited us to come to Les Cayes to see where she works in a school. We certainly experienced Haitian time today. We understood we were to be picked up at 8am but really the driver left his city at 8am. As Americans clearly we have zero patience so we almost gave up waiting for our ride around 1:30pm. I'm so happy we did not! When our driver came & we headed to Les Cayes we saw why it took him sooo long to get to us...there was a major traffic jam. Of course we took a shortcut through a river :) Then there were men blocking the way that wanted people to pay to get through. By the grace of God we were right next to the police & they let us pass with no pay & no harm. We did not arrive in Les Cayes till about 7pm. The drive was BEAUTIFUL! We are staying in a catholic convent in Les Cayes. It is soooo very beautiful. The nun sister Judith is the most wonderful woman I have ever met. I love EVERYTHING about her! She even sang "I will follow him wherever he may go there isnt an ocean to deep...." Like on sister act! Too cool. They fed us an incredible feast. I was bursting with joy so much that I wanted to break into song. Tomorrow we will see schools and learn about this area. We are all thrilled! Thats all for now we are all very sleepy after a long day of travel. Look up Les Cayes, Sud, Haiti to see where we are.

Merry Christmas

Sorry I have not been very good about updating :( I have had a great few days here with the kids! I made them all bracelets with their names on them & it seemed like they liked them very much. My friend Pam sent Christmas Cards, cookies, & suckers the kids LOVED them! Chris another member of the Cornerstone Blan Haitians :) sent a big poster of the kids pictures. They went nuts! Rodrigo nailed it to the outside of the orphanage between the 2 girls rooms. They love it so much they just sit outside & talk about it all day everyday :) Pastor Kelly will be leaving home tomorrow for home. Please pray for him to have safe travels. A couple of the kids have gone. I'm sad to see them go. The ones who are no longer here are Marlie(Molly), Daniel, Sherline, Caleb his mom & sister, Telicienne, Ketia, Claudine, Rosemice, Bethanie, Widlene, Kerline, Roselande, and a couple other boys I was not familiar with. There are also 10 or so new boys. The boys orphanage is VERY nice. They have not moved in yet as it is not complete. They have also built a pastors quarters that looks nice too. One of Rodrigos friends from work sent a mini soccer goal & ball with us. We gave it to the boys & they LOVED it! Corine the woman who came with us collected underwear before coming. She gave it out to the boys & they were very happy. Soon we will pass out underwear & skirts to the girls and Im sure they will be happy as well. Thats all for now.

Joyeux Noel! Wearing red & green. Kids r good & very happy!

Bye Bye English, USA, American food, and home :D

Rodrigo & I saw SEAN PENN on our Flight!I said"Hey we're going 2 Haiti, r u going there 2?" he said yes.then I told him he does good work & we shook his hand!

Tomorrow

We're leaving for Haiti...TOMORROW! It feels like I have waited forever & now its happening. Wow. Please pray for the people who are going with us to Haiti. Corine & her son River are leaving this evening. They have never been to Haiti before. Please pray they will handle everything ok the day before I get there to lay out the land :) Please pray for us all to get along well, do great things together, and of course for safety!

On the subject of safety I'm sure you know that there is some "political unrest" in Haiti right now. If you didn't now you do. I will probably have to change my return flight because of this. SO please pray everything works out & that God will guide me every step of the way.

Surprise!

I spoke with one of the translators my friend Fred yesterday. Near the end of our conversation he said to me, "Will you be here the 23rd?" Oh man! I wanted my trip to Haiti to be a surprise. I tried to play it off. I told him that I'd already been twice this year & why would I be coming again already? Then he said to me "Coi-Coo told Kinzey & he told me." I still tried to play it off & replied that I hadn't talked to Coi-Coo so I don't know why he would know something like that. To which Fred quickly informed me, "Gil told him." He had me there. So they know I am coming & that I am bringing my husband. I was the one who ended up with the surprise.

Less than 1 week to go & lots to do. You may be sick of hearing this but I am just completely overwhelmed by everyones generosity. Let me be blunt & say there is NO WAY we could have made it to Haiti on our own.

We are busy planning things to teach the kids about hygiene, relationships, expressing their feelings, and of course about our LOVING GOD! I hope to learn about their Christmas & New Years Traditions, to comfort them on the 1 year anniversary of the terrible earthquake that tore apart their lives, and to show them that they are loved everyday. I really am going to try to connect to the internet while I am there so that I can upload pictures & give you more detail then 1 txt message length. Bear with me...I am not the best writer, editor, or punctuation master, and I dont always express things clearly. I hope that I can give you a window into Leogane with what I say however I say it!

18 days & counting...

Rodrigo & I will be headed to Haiti for Christmas! We haven't raised all the money we need to raise yet, but we are confident in Christs ability to provide. We are very thankful to all our friends & family for your support(with words, prayers, and money). I hope that Rodrigo will love Haiti. I can't wait to see everyone and to start helping to improve some things. Please keep us in your prayers!

HURRICANE TOMAS

Our people in Leogane are safe. The eye of the storm has passed & they aren't having flooding problems at the Orphanage. However, Leogane has had flooding. Please continue to pray for everyone in Haiti. Here are some pics from Brad who is there now.

This pic is in the city

Thoughts..

It's funny I have so much to say about Haiti I could go on for days. Yet when it comes to organized talking about it I get speechless. Last Sunday I visited my family in Idaho & spoke to the church I grew up in about Haiti. Writing a "speech" was the hardest thing I have ever done. My best friend Lauren & I got the slideshow together and then we started writing an outline. Lauren & I were debate partners in highschool so this was pretty normal for us. Lets face it though its been 5+ yrs since highschool & I was a little rusty. I wrote a half hearted outline and went to bed. I woke up the next morning 3hrs before church started & got my butt in gear. My sister told me many times "Amy, God is not going to let you have this incredible experience & be quiet about it." So I just tried to keep that as my focus. I prayed that God would show me what I needed to say. Then the words started flowing. I realized I had a lot to share. I thought talking for 10 would be hard. My husband even said "Will you even be able to fill 10 minutes?" Strangely I felt the same way. Boy were we wrong!

When I got to Inkom Community Bible Church we tested the slideshow to see if it worked. It did. THANK GOD! I then had Pastor Russ Blair pray for me because I was very nervous. I cannot tell you how much that prayer calmed me.

When it was my turn to go up & speak I was ready! It was great because before I went up they were making some announcements & one happened to be about Samaritans Purse. I had seen the church bulletin board in the kitchen talking about Samaritans Purse & was going to bring them up as an organization to get involved with. Then it was my turn. I took Rodrigo's stopwatch with me so that I would talk for 10 minutes. I forgot about it though. Once I started talking I just couldn't stop I didn't say half the things I had planned to say & talked far beyond my 10 min increment. Apparently I also messed up a little. I was trying to describe how in my first week in Haiti baby Charley had BLOODY diarrhea & I thought he was going to die. Apparently I just said diarrhea so people probably didn't understand my concern. I'm sad I didn't share the many miracles I saw & they power of prayer I experienced. I hope that I got my message across. I was so touched after the service when people came up & talked to me about how it had touched their hearts.

I really hope people will get involved. Here are some great places to start:
Extollo International
Kids Against Hunger Pleasanton
Samaritans Purse
J/P HRO

Just landed in San Francisco! I get to see the hubby in a few minutes! Wooooooooo!

Plane #3! Ill be to SFO in 4hrs! Then 1hr more to get bags & drive home. Really missing the kids & adults @ the orphanage. Night was the best :)

On to plane #2 where I will actually go to Texas! Haha. Im deliriously tired....

PS Im an idiot. Im in Florida. Fort Lauderdale Florida. Thought I was in Texas lol

I made it to Texas! USA! USA! :D im so excited 2 understand everyone & be understood! So excited to eat something other than cliff bars! Hallelujah! haha

When I get home & can use a computer I will fill in many more details. I have A LOT 2 say :) On the plane taking off . Bye Bye Haiti

On my way 2 the airport I saw 2 billboards that fell & countless trees! Scary

In the Port au prince airport waiting4 my flight. Last night Vanessa & some kids all prayed around me. It was awesome.I gave TouTou & Emmanuel all my food & gum

In case anyone was wondering it REALLY SUCKS 2 pack w/ only a flashlight. Especially when ur super sleepy

Please pray for the ppl of port au prince area. The crazy weather took out j/p hros tent, & 2 kids got killed by fallen trees :(

Said my goodbyes while I had fred to tell them what I wanted to say. In the morning it will be the hardest :( I love them all so much. They r amazing

I got really close to the older boys Tou Tou, Kinzy, & Emmanuel. We had a very teary goodbye. I love them & cherish the friendships we made.

Experienced the most INSANE weather in Port au prince today! People were FREAKING out. Im completely soaked

Wowee crazy day. I totally got harrassed in the street but handled it :D the kids sang in front of the palace.1 pooped in the truck. Lol. Thank God 4 wipes!

We are ALL riding in the box truck 2 Port Au Prince! The kids are going to see the palace. Should be interesting

Thank u 2 Jeremy Maurer,Jill & Isaac,& Rodrigo 4 helping me figure out what to do w/andrise.I got one of the girls 2b responsible 4 checking on her in the night

Please pray for Andrise. She fainted.They had 2 use smelling salts to revive her.She said she still feels dizzy :( I gave her food & water.Shes laying down now

Just shared sunfower seeds w/ the kids.Sooo funny.I had 2 show them all the steps.No translator makes things fun.took on a big task 2day can't wait 2 share pics

www.newvisionhaiti.blogspot.com Check it out

For those who haven't experienced the craziness of Haiti roads. Let me tell you. No lanes, no stop signs, random people oming from every direction. No seatbelts

Just so everyone knows Im driving pastor kelleys suburban through leogane at the direction of jesula who speaks no english. Pretty funny

Last night I had a really good talk w/Pastor Kelly. I feel like I understand him much better now. It was sad 2 hear how many broken promises he deals with :(

John 14:16-21 Read it.

For those who don't know a "Tap Tap" is a very colorful truck or van that people ride around in/on. Costs 5 gourds(not zuchinni) 2 ride.

As some of u know I went through a "fabulous" little raver stage. Just so u know...my glowstick skills totally impress the kids :D

2day I went to an orphanage further into Leogane called Lamb Ministries. Amazing people there! They have SERIOUS needs like beds & food. I videoed them singing!

Im emotionally drained 2day.I feel like everyone just wants 2 take take take.And Im tired of them telling me "no friend" when I don't do what they want.amy crie

Fred,Kinzy,Tou-Tou,Emmanuel & I went 2 Leogane to get more stuff we rode the tap tap which was new & fun & walked a lot.Im super exhausted!We ate ham sandwiches

I went shopping in the morning w/Gil bought2 cases of canned milk&gave 1/ kid.They were very happy &said thanks.I told them that the ppl who came b4 sent $ 4 it

Going on a haitian shopping spree! Lol. Getting canned milk, diapers, formula, baby food, tang:), laundry soap ect

Cliff bars r great. Except when u eat 1 a day for 2 weeks.Then they make u gag.I'd almost rather starve then see another cliff bar:)Sherm left me some cheerios!

Fred is coming today!Im hiring him 2 take me 2 Leogane to buy some supplies then we'll come back & do some stuff w/the kids :) We might have to ride the tap tap

I really need some1 2 google the weather here cuz last night & this morning were COLD. In Haiti..I am cold.No a/c. Very strange but VERY GOOD! Txt me the temp

You know what I just realized?! Everynight when I go to sleep I hear children laughing.How awesome is that? These kids have more to teach me then I to them :D

Played Go Fish w/Tou-Tou, Kinzy, Emmanuel, &Qua-Coo today!I videotaped it cuz it was so awesome!They taught me a game 2.I wasn't so good.wish I could play nertz

One of te North Carolina ladies is giving the sex talk to some of the kids 2day. Should be interesting :D

I need2wash my clothes cuz they r all smelly.The kids were nt impressed with my "skills" & took over!1 older girl Ketienne is washing them in exchange4 my watch

Im def not ready to be a mommy in haiti :) if anyone babysits charlie in the future u def need a pack n play. This kid moves like crazy! I prob got 1hr of sleep

Pretty sure I just felt a little earth shaking happen. 2 seconds. Mom don't freak out :) :) :) I can't sleep cuz I wanna make sure I hear charley breath :)

Charleys staying the night...I.e. Pray 4 me! I prob won't get any sleep :D Pray 4 him to get feeling better & 2 shrink 2 fit in my suitcase :)

Charleys staying the night...I.e. Pray 4 me! I prob won't get any sleep :D Pray 4 him to get feeling better & 2 shrink 2 fit in my suitcase :)

@Pam-Thank u so much! I made sure she got the pic & I tell her everything u say. @everyone-my phone is breaking so we'll see how long updates last :(

I have a fear that some of u will think I didn't stay long enough. But I really feel God telling me I need to go home. Im fine here. I just feel its time

Its raining like crazy here! I've been praying about it a lot & Im going 2 head home Saturday.Ill get to SFO around 10pm.Teams will b here 2 weeks after I leave

Charley has an upper respiratory infection he got antibiotics, mama has an ear infection & fever of 102.4 she got antibiotics, & Estay has insane pink eye

Im really feeling like I should go home @ the end of the week.Please pray God will guide me in what He wants me2do.Txt me any bible verses u think I should read

@Chris-The kids loved the pics u sent!They went crazy!I will pass ur msg along
@Pam-im fine w/$ here.if u want 2 contribute 2 my plane ticket that's all I need

I showered orphanage style today!U know walk in front of everyone in just a towel,bucket o water,stand in room attached to toilet so u smell poop the whole time

Went 2 church again 2night in Engish!Rode home in the dark in the back of the box truck.I held & sang to crying Monica & Origuez.Got back & held them more <3<3

Met a team from NC who was here b4.They stayed in tents!They will have a medical clinic 2moro at the boys orphanage!Charley & I will be going :)

I went 2 church this morning @ the boys orphanage for amost 3hrs! Vanessa made me go up front. My verses 4 2day Matthew 6:25-34 much more real when ur living it

1st night "alone" in haiti. I cried a lot.the kids found me & all told me they loved me :) We r now watching tv at Qua-coos tent haha

Bob & Pierre came 2 visit 2day!bob will post some pics & something I said on my facebook. Mama sang Jesus loves me 2 my mom over the phone & my mom cried :)

When choosing hotels in Haiti...DO NOT choose the one with the nightclub if u would like 2 get any sleep :) Please God let the Haitians go to sleep

If u have any questions about specific things in Haiti or want to donate to "amys haiti" trip/blog email Rodrigo tabletennisfool@gmail.com I can't see comments

Please pray 4 Sherm he is feeling very sluggish.He only has 1 more day here.GOD BLESS SHERM he has really taken care of me.im indebted to him 4 life.good man!

Just met a couple from Ohio who are working to adopt Charley. They seem very nice. We exchanged contact info.

Jean, Junior, & I passed out kids against hunger bags 2 the village today :) Now we are putting the sunshade on top the container.Charleys new fav is cornflakes

Ate Leogane spaghetti today. Awake now at 3:4am not feeing good :(Guess Ill be stickin 2 my own food. I ate pizza in Petionville & was fine

My new fav in Haiti is Mary-Kay After Sun Replenishing Gel. Makes my sunburn not hurt & my skin feel awesome! Smells good 2. Thanks Aunt Karen!

Missing my American/Haitians besties:) Hil, Cath-wrath,fan,becc,twins, Geanine, Rachel, Corben, Bryce, & Davina.I need Jonathan 2 shout good morning haiti

I saw Carlos 2day.He is VERY good!He told me the other day it makes him feel loved that sum1 came back so fast!I passed on hi's & hugs.he misses heather&her mom

I just drove freds jeep! It was awesome! Haha too funny. All the boys were freaking out :)

2 all those wanting 2 take home haitians.we don't really know their stories/family situation.my 2 pomegranates have families!ricardo went back 2 his:)& mama...

I learned something new today. Mama has parents. She lives w/them...Qua-cu & FiFi. Her brother is Jon-eli! SO CRAZY RIGHT!?!?

Guess who is doing some labor?! Me! Holy crap the sun is beting down. No shade :(

Im very impressed by these Haitian men! They r so strong & work when it is very hot! Emmanuel, Tou Tou, Kinzy, Wilfrid, & Jacques are hard workers! WOW!

I think im becoming accustomed to the weather. Last night I couldn't use the a/c I was too cold! Haha I slept w/a sheet & my towel wrapped round me :)

Im stying at a hotel for 2 nights until I can make other arrangements.THANK GOD FOR A/C! Im sooo excited to shower! This is a dif hotel than last time

2day we sang songs(sum1 txt me wrds 2 lord I lift ur nme on high)&answered "California" 2 the kids questions of Geanine?Rebecca?Jessica?(ect)most asked "Julia?"

Today is Roberline(now 15) & Shebem(now 10) birthdays! They both got their hair done & I saw Shebem w/her own bag of cheetos :)

Im at the nice restaurant my 2nd week team came to. Not eating just for a meeting. Im going to drink fresh papaya juice :) I can't tell u how good I am feeling

Im w/Sherman & Gil!4 those of u who don't know Sherman is the man who is building at the orphanage & our mission director Chris' father in law

Today was the hardest day for emoionally & spiritually. I have never felt the way I felt today. Im thankful 4 GOD,mom,hubby,hil,cath,becca, & sherm 4 helping me

My updates may not make sense @ times. I can't always remember what I've said :) no power all day. Praise God I hve it now. So I can use a fan & charge my phone

Realizing how much I take for granted. Electricity, showers,flushable toilets,weather,freedom to go where I choose,being able 2 speak 2 ppl around me..ect

On a positive note I just talked to sherm.I will meet him & Gil 2moro to go to Leogane :) My spirit is lifted!PRAISE GOD!I know I can trust God,He is ALL I have

I went 2 an english church today :) it was awesome & spoke to my current fears.im having a very hard time.mission trip b4 was luxury. Keep praying please

THANK GOD FOR J/P HRO!Charlie got looked over & got meds.Vanessa too. Hilary sent formula 4 him & he is loving it :) He is looking much better since getting it!

Yesterday was hard for me today is better. I need to figure out where to stay closer because gas for 1 day was $60! Pray please!

No charge for my phone so little update. We r at J/P HRO hospital with Charlie & Vanessa :)

I don't know what to say. Kids are amazing. Being alone in Haiti is INTENSE. Not scary or anything. Just feeling not in control :) Please pray...A LOT

Im safely with Bob & Pierre!

Taking off! Bye bye U.S.A!

In the Miami airport :) Just met a team from a church in San Diego going to work in an orphanage. I got to teach them some key creole words for sit down & share

Alright I'm off! Feeling nauseas/nervous :)

Overwhelmed!

I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed by a lot of things right now. Here's the crazy thing. Normally when you hear someone say I am overwhelmed you usually think that a lot of bad stuff is happening. I'm overwhelmed with all good things. I can't even tell you how many people called, emailed, or txted me yesterday asking "How can I help?" Haiti really has impacted many of our lives for the positive. It's amazing to see God working. I'm not a person who writes well & I can't even express how much gratitude I have. I know I've said it many times but that's because I am constantly humbled by my appreciation.

On to a subject I hate talking about. Money. A lot of people have told me that they would like to contribute financially to my trip. Whether it be to help pay for my expenses, pay for healthcare for the kids or whatever. I'm not technically going through the church so that makes things like taking money complicated. I guess all that I can say is you have my word. I will be happy to put your money towards whatever you want it to be put towards. For right now with all money questions I'm going to say email my husband Rodrigo tabletennisfool@gmail.com. My friend Derry who works for the Justice Ministry at Cornerstone will probably be arranging something so that everyone can get tax write offs & we can go about this the right way. Whatever happens with that Rodrigo can you lead you to her. Please make sure that whatever money you give you tell him what you want it to go to if you have specifics in mind.

I really need to pack so I have to go for now. I love you all. Thank you for your continued support.

Amy

Just when I get back to the swing of thing...

Well I'm headed back to Haiti. I'll be leaving Thursday at 8:45pm. Baby Charlie is having some health problems & I want to go take care of him. Before I even got a chance to say a real thank you to the people who sent me the 1st time I'm going again. Please pray for guidance, safety, & most of all for God's will to be done. I appreciate everyone support :)

Carlos Update

So Carlos has not had surgery on his Hernia. The details are a little unclear to me. Here's what i know for sure. This past week he was taken to Doctors without Borders where they were told that his hernia was not serious enough to require surgery. After he went back to the orphanage he complained of a stomach ache & had a fever.

I got an update today that he was feeling much better.

Keep him in your prayers please.

Carlos

Please keep Mr.Foto Carlos in your prayers. I just got word that he has a hernia :(

WATER!!!

I just got word from one of my team leads that says "Praise God there is water flowing from the well at the orphanage." SOOOOOOO AMAZING! There were so many issues with water last week! All the little girls had to carry heavy water from quite a ways away!

Interesting how I thought coming back to the U.S. Would be the easy part.WRONG.Please pray 4 me & everyone who has come back...its VERY hard to leave those kids

Just landed at SFO :) Can't wait to sleep in my own bed!!!

Flight delayed :( We won't get to SFO till after 11pm :( Lonnngggggg day. Rachel, Bryce, Avari, & I r playing cards. Corben is being a poo pants & not playing.

In AMERICA :)

Sitting all alone on the flight from Haiti to Miami :( I feel like I was just barely on this flight coming here.Aw sooo sad to leave.Can't wait to see my hubby!

Here is a picture of everyone else from my team...10 rows in front of me :(

Chillin in the Port Au Prince airport. I can't believe this is over. I just spent half a month in Haiti. WOW.

Last night in the "Haiti Hotel" haha. Not too excited for the crazy long traveling tomorrow. We fly out at 12 & get to SF like 1030pm!

Heading back to Leogane. Its completely dark :( what an evening :) I LOVE HAITI :) :) :)

We are at an extremely nice restaurant in Petionville! Culture shock! Weird that all the other people here are whities :(

Corben says-
If you're reading this, then thank you for keeping my family & I in your prayers & I'll see you when I get back!!!

Just said our goodbyes to the kids. That was the hardest thing I've ever done. Now on to Port Au Prince :)

Woke up crazy early 2day4am!Im wtchng the sun rise..its beautiful :) Im praying 2day goes well.I dnt wnt2leave them.I LOVE them so much.GOD HAS TRULY BLESSED ME

charley & I hve grwn quite accustomed to 1another.yesterday when I wasn't hlding him he was reaching4me & whn any1 else tried2hold him he would grb me tighter

My roomie Rachel&I just decided we all smell like a combo of urine,sweat,&dirt.sounds awesome right?Goin to P.A.P 2moro my "buddy" is 6'4 so I think im safe!

This morning was sad. Im starting to realize that Im leaving. Mama(my fav lil lady) told me to take her home. I cried

Picture of me kissing Mama


After Mama said that I cried & walked away. Some of the little girls came & got me & walked me back.

Super fun day! We took all the kids to the beach today :) No words can explain how much I LOVE these kids. Im REALLY sad I have to leave soo soon :(

Ricardo, Carlos, & I <3


Rachel being mauled! haha


2 of our translators Fred & Mackendy(aka Bob):


Priscilla, Davina, & Debbie chillin on the beach:


Corben with kids:


Jen with kids:


Bryce with kids:


Picture of everyone:

I learned earlier this week that A)There are over 600 orphanages in Haiti B)Some high%of kids have living family membersC)No one adopts these kids.HEARTBREAKING

Awesome day today! A 13 yr old Ricardo tells me he loves me everyday :) We went & got sugarcanes & he cleared the path 4 me & peeled it 4 me. Soo sweet :)

Happy 4yr Anniversary to Rodrigo & I. Our 1st apart :(

PRAY-I have to take Charley 2 the doctor everyday 4 a shot.Caleb gets 1 every other day. For the water situation-doc says kids r getting worms & fungus from H2O

#2 I wanted to go home!With a lot of prayer&advice I made it through.God REALLY blessed me today with "peace that passes all understanding" 2day I LOVE HAITI

#1 I know I hvent done well on updating this week. Sorry.I've been very overwhelmed.I have a lot more responsiblity this week.Yesterday was very hard for me..

New team is here! I was so excited to see them :) I love when people speak the same language as me! haha

Haiti is BEAUTIFUL.Sitting here w/no distractions(like anyone who speaks english)listening to praise music....really makes me appreciate the beauty around.

Please pray 4 our a/c to work! I know it may sound petty but the a/c when u sleep at night is INVALUABLE in this heat. Its out right now so im awake :(

We made it back to the hotel safely.Thank u 4 the prayers! Pray 4 everyones travels 2moro in & out of Haiti. Also I will be alone at the hotel all day alone.txt

We had an awesome day in Port au Prince today. Saw soo much devstation :( Please pray 4 us to get home safe. We r out @ night & we aren't supposed to be.

Please pray for Jocylen. She is 8. She has some type of vaginal infection & today there ws blood in her urine. We r tking her to the doctor for the 3rd time.

What an amazing day we had! There was such a sense of peace & bonding today. I can't believe I only have 1 more day with this group:( 2moro we say our goodbyes

Success!every1 got treated@the hospital 2day!no scabies its heat rash!1kid is 20lbs underweight :(Every problem can be cured & we got LOTS of meds!Keep praying!

Charlie seems a little better today.Hopefully he'll get all fixed up @ the doctor! Im at the hotel sick 2day :( if any1 wants 2 txt us 925 961 7151 say whois 2

Yesterday Hillary, Cathy, & I took the kids to the hospital. It was a little overwhelming so dif ppl went today..John, Kaety, Becca, & Dustin. Keep praying!

PLEASE PRAY 4 BABY CHARLIE. He has blood in his diarhea. Pray for healing, & for us to be able 2 get him 2 a doctor 2moro. This hs been my hardest day by far.

Wow this is INSANE. We've been sitting waiting for 4 hrs at the doctor. Sooo mAny ppl outside begging 2 come in. HEARTBREAKING

Please pray 4 Hillary & I.2moro we will take the little babies w/scabies to the hospital. Pray 4 safety & that we get good treatment 4 them. Also 4 construction

Please pray 4 Hillary & I.2moro we will take the little babies w/scabies to the hospital. Pray 4 safety & that we get good treatment 4 them. Also 4 construction

We're having an awesome time here! Amazing kids, fabulous team, & a very real & present God! It seems simplicity is the key to life :)

Well we survived our 1st day :) It took us 2hrs to drive 20miles...the good news...we had a vehicle to take us! Haiti is different then anything I ever imagined

We made it safely to Haiti, got through customs, got our bags(CRAZINESS) & we r now riding in the back of a box truck for 2hrs to Leogane. Its pretty hot :)

Here's my last free United States update! Sorry the other one last night was out of order. I'm on the biggest plane I've ever seen! Alright well we're off!

Well we made it safely to Miami! In 1 hour we will be headed to Port au Prince!!!

Things are starting off a little crazy! I was charging my cellphone in the airport...got distracted & left it there! I realized when I sat down. Luckily a wonderful woman took it to the gate. THANK GOD! Wish me & my forgetfullness luck! Love you all! Haiti here I come!!!!

The Lost Get Found- Britt Nicole

Today I was driving in the car & I heard this song. The past couple days I've been getting a little nervous about going, but after hearing this song I AM READY! I encourage you to listen & read the words. I hope this song speaks to your heart like it did to mine <3

Getting Close now...

Wow! Time is flying by! I was just re-reading my other posts...and it seems like yesterday that I had a month to go! Now it's getting down to the wire.

This week I got my passport, and today I got all my flight information. It's crazy. I'm really going to Haiti! In the beginning I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be able to raise the money to go. Now I only have $311.67 left to raise by Saturday. My heart is overflowing with gratitude. I don't have the words to express how thankful I am. I soooo appreciate the support.

New Payment Option!

Hi!

If you would like to donate to my Haiti trip I have another easy option for you! Just call Heather Franz at 925-447-3465 ext 5629 & pay by phone! Make sure to say that you are putting the payment in for Amy Miramontes & leave your info too so that I can thank you & you can get a tax paper :)

THANKS!

Getting everything ready to go...

Today was my first painful day getting ready for Haiti. I got my first shot for my Rabies vaccination, and have 2 more in the series to get. I also got a typhoid shot, and got my blood drawn to check out my immunities to other things. One week before I leave I have to start taking Chloroquine Phosphate(i.e. Malaria vaccination) and then once a week while I'm in a "malarious area" That's all for now! Just wanted to let you know whats happening with me. I REALLY REALLY appreciate everyones support :)

1 month away

31 days from now I will be headed to Haiti for 16 days! I'm nervous. I have to raise $2000! So far I have $120. I've decided to blog about this adventure I'm about to embark on so that you can see everything involved. From raising money to coming back......and EVERYTHING in between. I appreciate the all the love & support!

Below is a map of Haiti. I'll be going to either Leogane or Port-au-Prince depending on where the need is when it's my turn to go.