A year ago.

Today.

We were on our way to a country that would capture a piece of our hearts and our lives that we'll never get back.

A {trip} at first...
just going along with my Sister. She decided to move there for a few months and I'd always wanted to go to Australia so THIS was my chance!! I couldn't pass it up.

It became a {journey} an {adventure}
larger than what I ever thought it would be or could be.

You know the things in life that GRIP you.
The things that don't let you go no matter how much you try and shake it or wiggle your way out of it.

Australia. the people. Hillsong. the country.
Has Changed Me.

My sister and I were talking the other day. It's funny when people who know you've been there ask you, "SO - do you ever think of Australia?" {HAHA}
She started to answer, "only..." I completed her sentence, "every day."

I've traveled to many countries and places... each affecting me in amazing ways:

The Marianna Islands{3x} {Saipan, Guam and Tinian}
B.eautiful tropical islands and people. amazing. I have a handful of {little sisters} over there that I love and cherish memories of.
Argentina
GREAT STEAK. dogs everywhere. Gorgeous children and LOTS of giggles. bonding with friends
China{2x}
The people we met had Extravagant Faith. They could be killed or thrown in jail for their faith. I got to hold babies in orphanages. Saw the great wall, Beautiful Temples, Tienanmen Square & Mao's Tumb
Uganda
built a home for 8 orphans. so rewarding! "Webale Jesu. Webale Jesu. Webale Jesu. Webale Catonda-wange" {a song we wrote and would sing as we built the home} went skinny dipping and saw my life flash before my eyes in the Nile. Amazing!!
Mexico
So much fun working for the community. painting. serving people. using the LITTLE Spanish I know
England/Scottland
relaxing vacation. beautiful country. amazing history. time to reflect & bond with my cousin.

AUSTRALIA{2x}
life changing. a point in my life where I say, "before I went to Australia" and now after.

There was something about this {trip}...

I could truly write for days about it. Actually. I did. If you want to know more details... read blogs from the end of February last year... and also the month of July.

Happy reading if you go there.

Seriously. if you've ever thought of going to AU. you should go. You won't regret it!

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Most of the work done recently are families, babies and events ;)

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I've got a lot to catch up on.
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love.S

blessed.

I had no clue.what I needed.
until I saw it. felt it. and now know it.

what I now KNOW that I need...

someone who jumps right into my crazy life and does what he can to support. someone who loves to cook. someone who sees the value in communicating before there is a problem rather than after. someone who sees me and loves me in all of my quirkiness. someone who listens and wants to understand me more. someone who gives as much/MORE than I do. someone who is concerned with people and will put himself on the back burner for the greater good. someone who is thoughtful and tells me his thoughts. someone who loves the Lord and wants to grow continuously in Him. someone who I'm naturally MORE myself with everyday. someone who can't tell if I'm wearing make up or not. someone who laughs constantly and who's smile lights me up inside. someone who TAKES CARE OF ME and has my front. someone who is becoming my best friend 2nd in line to my family. someone who loves my family... {even if they haven't met YET}. someone who will stay up with me prepping for my {Suzy's Closet Sale} and sets up my clothes with more detail and thought than I ever would have. someone who appreciates me - just as i am. someone who is honest and not afraid of the past or the future. someone who knows we're both not perfect and anticipates imperfect times. someone who sends me songs just to let me know he's thinking of me. someone who loves spending time with the people I love. someone who is confident. someone who is strong. someone who carries peoples' burdens. someone who volunteers and steps outside of his box. someone who when he wants something he'll pursue it. someone who shows his concern. someone who I want to partner with through out life. through the ups and downs. someone who I believe in.

I know now what I want. And I AM BLESSED.

there is definitely no reason to settle.
there is {someone}
out there that will be what you need.
if you've already found that someone.
reflect on how blessed you are.
if they haven't shown their face yet.
enjoy your time
be the {someone} you're looking for.