Mi Familia!

This time of year, I get so excited! I always have!

When I was a little kid, Christmas time was so enchanting! Lighting up the house with Christmas lights, and putting up the tree with my family! Then, on Christmas morning, my siblings and I sneaking down the stairs long before our parents were awake to just get a glimpse of all the presents waiting for us! :)

I remember the year that I didn't feel that same epic feeling about Christmas, presents and all that...and, I remember it made me a little sad at first! Soon after though, I began to realize the reason I truly love this season as an adult is because it is one of the only times in my year that I am able to be with my whole family. No one missing! Even if it's just for a short visit, it is always the best moments and what I look forward to each and every year.

I know that I've been blessed beyond measure to have been placed in this family by God. I am eternally thankful and know how much of a privilege it is to be in the situation I am in. I definitely do not take it for granted & as we approach my families Christmas gathering {this coming Friday!} I have this thankfulness fresh in my heart!

God, I love my family! Thank you so much for them :)

oxox

Oh, the places we'll go...

This past week, my church had a special visit from our Pastor and his family who run the feeding station we have in Guatemala. I love this family soo much! I have had the chance to go to Guatemala City and minister there with them a few years ago...and whenever I get a small taste of another culture, country or way of life...I just get so restless!! I remember the reasons I LOVE being in other countries, and the reasons why I know I was made to live in other places besides the United States.

I mean no disrespect at all, I love my home, the United States is an amazing place and I know I am blessed beyond measure, but there's another part of me that knows I am made for something else.

So, now, here I am...with my little travelers bug, and all I can think about is trying to sell my car so I can get away with living somewhere else without any crazy bills. Haha. I know right now it's nuts. But if I had it my way, I'd be boarding a plane tomorrow :)