Added a little treat to the goodness of a night spent with friends doing homework!

Celebrated Zak's first birthday at a green-themed party!

Received two checks of generous amounts and reached my fundraising goal for Italy! How faithful and awesome is the Lord...

Got a letter from my sweet 8 year old penpal, Savannah!

Watched the Oscars with friends and ate so many snacks as we guessed award winners!

Hung out at IHOP for four hours, sharing life with a wonderful friend and getting to know Mr. Waiter Man Steve!

(coming soon)

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After several hours of driving, got out of the car for some stretches and joyful laughing!

Ate lunch at Chick-fil-a and shopped at Oak Park Mall!

Walked in the light with precious friends, on a beautiful day at an outdoor mall!

And enjoyed a wonderful dinner at The Cheesecake Factory!

Ate PB M&M's, chocolate starZ, juicy apples, and car-made lunches on our way to Kansas City!

Arrived at IHOP and had a very memorable first time in the prayer room!

(coming soon)

Began my day by watching the sun rise as we drove to Decatur...

Ended my day by doing homework and drinking tea!

Spent the day with this crazy little dude!

Got a hilarious second-hand yet personalized shirt from Italy team leaders!

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Watched 8 of my favorite kids - made jello hearts, did hair, ate popcorn and watched the Lion King... had so much fun!

Worked for a bit at the good ol' JCP!

Tried a new drink @ Fusion Brew - passion fruit snow! (and did homework...)