Bits and Pieces
* Back in June I told you guys about my oldest sponsor child, Wilkemberg abruptly leaving the sponsorship program. My heart was broken and I felt like I could have done more. I could have written more often, donated more to his family, gone visit him….just more. Well, on Monday I received the most amazing phone call from Compassion! They told me that Wilkemberg has rejoined the program!!!! :o) I am beyond exited about this!! Wilkemberg will be going back to the project and begin to learn about Jesus again! When I found out this exciting news, I was overcome with emotion. I felt pure joy, love, and embarrassment. I felt God say “Did you think I couldn’t handle this?” This was a very humbling experience, and I cried for a long time. Praise Him for this amazing little boy coming back!
* Marathon training began a few weeks ago, and I have already hit a very large bump in the road. In 2008 I injured my IT band in my left leg after my first 10 mile run. While this is a pretty common runner’s injury, it is very painful and makes it very hard to run. I have been taking it easy with running in general, but I’m worried if it doesn’t get better soon that I won’t be able to catch up on my training. I am hoping that this gets better soon so that I can rejoin my team! Check out this article that was written about Team SP’s efforts to raise money for clean water projects. Yours truly interview for this! :o)
That’s pretty much all of the tidbits that I wanted to share. I want you guys to know that I really do appreciate all of you. Your kindness, support, and honesty really makes my days so much better. You are all lovely and I hope that today is wonderful. <3>
5 Comments
Lauren
September 16, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Oh can't wait to see the photos from your trash the dress session! I'm sure they'll be beautiful!
Emma
September 16, 2010 at 6:34 pm
I'm not married, engaged, or even dating, but I LOVE looking at blogs of wedding and engagement photos. Some of my favorites come from Trashing the Dress sessions. Have fun; I bet the beach shots will turn out beautiful!
Chloë
September 16, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Aww how fun! I'm too chicken to trash my dress, but your pictures will undoubtedly be awesome.
And if you're having IT problems, GET A FOAM ROLLER. Seriously, they're awesome. I wish I had one when I trained for my marathon. Might've actually finished a lot faster if my IT band didn't harass me the way it did.
Kara Lynn
September 21, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Wanna see my "trash the dress" pics? I am on Facebook as Kara Lynn Penrod if you wanna check it out.
Kara Lynn
September 21, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Oh, and for make-up, I just used lipstick for everything. I used lipstick for my blush and brown lipstick for my eyeshadow. The best waterproof mascara I have found is Ulta brand mascara. I have put that on and not washed my eyelashes, and it lasted for 6 days. My eye lashes still got wet every day in the shower, I just never scrubbed them.