A whole new world

To be honest- I am not much of a blogger!  I am joining this subculture at the prompting of many friends ensuring me that people actually do want to read and keep updated with my life.....so here I am :) I hope that those well-meaning friends are proven correct and you decide to stay with me thru my journey!  There are a few things that I would hope to get from this experience:  

1. Connect with and hear from friends: near & far 
2. Allow my long-distance friends and family to stay connected with my fast-paced, sometimes unconventional life
3. Testify to the goodness of God as we plant a church among students in America's college town
4. Meet my husband (if you know me- that one is a joke :) ) 

So...because I know everyone loves pictures- here are a few snapshots of life in Boston this summer! 

My Trip to Cambodia with our Training School Students

Our beautiful Team at Ankor Wat!  

What privilege to spend 2 weeks with these amazing Women of God!  

Tuk Tuks: Going around the city with Danielle, Jenna & Brittany

Cambodian children are hands down the cutest ones on the planet!
This little chunker stole my heart!  

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Here is a room full of bar woman we invited to a party!  Many of them have no other option then to make a living selling themselves.  We were able to share testimony's about the Love of God with them.  We were believing for 20 women- 23 showed up:  several of whom shared their life stories with us thru vulnerable tears!  We offered them an opportunity for life skill training to leave their current professions! Yay Jesus! 

Brittany gets Engaged!

Over years of ministry here I have had the honor of discipling and investing in many wonderful women of God!  Brittany is one of the most refreshing, faithful and joyful woman I know and she is the first of these girls to get married!  She met a great guy- Dan; and he made a wise decision and snatched her up for life!

Here we are at Mike's Pastry- surprising them after He popped the question!  

Her wedding is on the beach of Rhode Island in September!  Looking forward to a great time! 

  

 

Home Renovations!  

=We have some changes coming at 42 Saybrook!  We are saying goodbye to my beloved roommates of 2 years: Jenny and Ashley.  But Missy and I are inheriting some wonderful girls: Jenna, Alyssa & Karen.  To make way for the arrival of 3 more we needed to get our somewhat redone basement in living condition for Alyssa!  Here are some pictures of the process!  

Yeah- thats right- we are building walls!

If you take note:  Karen and I drove with the back hitch completely open!
The dry wall wouldn't fit!   

"Lord, please don't let it fall out the back"
So many memories in Big Red!

Many great helpers!

Finished bathroom!  You can't even tell it is a basement!
Thanks to the dollar store and some old paint!

I will be sure to post the finished pictures once Alyssa moves in!  

Thanks for checking out my first blog posting!  My attitude is already changing....I think this is going to be fun!