Lovin' the Love

A little known, and probably surprising fact about me is that I LOVE Valentine's Day. I always have. It can partially be attributed to the fact that giving gifts is one of my main love languages. I love to send mail, especially a Valentine. Some people say Valentine's is lame because there shouldn't just be one day out of the year to tell people you love them. Agreed. But for a month and a half after Christmas everywhere you look you see pink, heart shaped goodies, funny cards and yummy treats. So I'll take another day out of the year to go over and beyond to tell the people in my life that I love them. Not to mention, indulge in Amy's chocolate covered strawberries, and Chapel of Love on my fingers and toes.

I have been collecting my Valentine's since early January, and absolutely feel the need to make a sweep down the card aisle at every grocery store, Target and pharmacy. Yesterday, I was at HEB and bought some heart shaped cookie cut-outs and got inspired to open up a Bake shop in my house this afternoon (much to my roommates pleasure!). Here is some Valentine's eye candy...






How do you feel about Valentine's Day?

I give in...

So I have been thinking for a while now about starting a blog, and finally decided it was time. I love reading other's blogs and continue to find things in my life that I would share if I had my own. I have never been great at keeping a diary or journal, and my only blog attempt during the summer I spent in Spain was fun, but only lasted a few weeks. So here it is, my newest adventure and I hope you'll read. I promise you will be entertained!

One of the reasons I finally decided to do this is because I wanted to share about the trip I am taking to Haiti in March. A team of 8 from my church, is headed down to work with Real Hope for Haiti at their clinic and rescue center, as well as check out several other ministries in the country. I have been to the Dominican Republic twice and have since had an interest in seeing the other half of the island. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and they need the love of Jesus in so many ways. I am so excited to see how God will use my passion and skills for nursing to change people's lives. Over the next month and a half, I will be raising financial and prayer support for the trip and want to have a place to keep my faithful supporters updated. So stay tuned...

In other exciting news, I will be submitting my first big girl job application today (and it's not in Texas!). It has been an ordeal, especially these last few days, to apply for this job but God never ceases to be faithful. I am praying for peace that surpasses all understanding because I desire so much to trust His Sovereignty in this job searching process. So where will I be living 6 months from now you ask? Again, stay tuned my friend....