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 :)