Haiti

I have always desired for my life to have a real purpose.

I have always had a passion for people in need. I still remember, years ago, when I decided I wanted to go out of the country to serve others who lived in poverty. It became a dream, something I wanted to accomplish before I died. I never knew when the opportunity would come around; there were multiple times I got close, but it slipped through my fingertips. Instead of giving up, this only made me more determined. Disaster after disaster has happened all over the world, and I sit back wishing I could be a part of their recovery.

I love children. My heart warms everytime I see one, and I absolutely can't wait to have my own. I hear about children all over the world with no food, no clothing, no clean water, and worst of all no one to take care of them. This breaks my heart more than anything else.

Being offered the opportunity to go to Haiti was absolutely my dream coming true. Everytime I think about it I want to jump up and down. I know that I have a heart for these people, especially those children, and I am so ecstatic that God is going to use me in their lives. I am so loved by my Savior, and my heart is just overflowing. I am so excited to be able to spread this love to those who need it.

I love being used by God. I love that God is going to use my life to bless others. What an honor! I don't deserve it, and I never could have earned it. But I am so excited to be able to do this for Christ. Not because I owe it to Him [even though I do] but because I love Him, and I want to be like Him, and I want to make Him happy.

I am so on fire with love for Christ, love from Christ, love for those children, and with pure excitement.

11 weeks until I leave for Haiti.