Feeling Nostalgic

I was listening to Jewel the other day and it completely took me back to an experience I had while Living in Haiti..It was an experience I would never forget(one of many)I was having an afternoon rest on my little springy mattress in the house I was staying in, I was listening to Jewel at the time and was interrupted by a knock at the screen door..It was a young man around the age of 17 or 18 and he was holding a baby boy in his arms.The baby was very weak and lethargic almost lifeless.The young man was pleading for me to take his son from him and into my care..I was completely shocked and didn't really know what to do.The man told me that he hasn't had any food or water in three days, I took the young baby boy from him and invited them into my home(at the time)I brought the baby to the kitchen and tried to find something for him to drink and eat..I tried water and milk and he wouldn't really take it,I was persistent and he eventually had a small amount of fluid.As I was holding this baby I had tears on my cheeks thinking that he was close to passing away and his short life could come to an end. I took the baby to a clinic that was close by and handed him off to a nurse and talked to a missionary about the situation.After leaving I wasn't sure what the fate of this young precious baby would be.A few days later I was again in my little home and there was a knock at the door.It was the young Man and for me he had a piece of wood the shape of a square and in it was carved 'Karina Thompson in Haiti' and a cross on the other side..He made it for me to say thanks and he told me that his son was doing well and was actually going to be living with a wealthier family who can take care on him..The father loved his son very much but he knew that he could not provide for the infant and made a wonderful decision for his baby..The piece of wood is the most thoughtful gift I have ever received and has the most meaning behind it..That was about 6 yrs ago now and I often wonder how the baby(boy now) is doing..I cannot express the feeling I get when I see this gift on the ledge of a shelf in my home..I am really glad I was there that day and possibly made a difference in someones life.

I love my Girl.. and apparently she loves me too!

I put a chalk board up in my Kitchen..I knew Bailey would love it!! The sweetest thing is that she wrote all those nice things on it about me!! I have never felt so loved and adored,she has such a sweet soul and she melts my heart..

I love Sock Monkeys but could not justify spending $30 on one so I decided to make them for my girls! They are so easy to make and I love the fact that they look homemade..;)

My newest idea!!

I always try to think of ways I can help the less fortunate and get my daughter involved..I think it is the most important thing to teach a child(how to give back to others) I always have ideas but it is pretty hard I have learned to put the ideas forward.Money is the biggest problem! you always need money to start anything!..I have a new idea that could be good if it all works out..It would probably be called Gardian's Wardrobe..We would collect clothing from women and girls and send them in a container that would be going out to third world countries.Its a girl helping girl thing..We will see if this works out but I would really like to stick to something long enough to make it successful. Wish me luck!