I know you all know that I miss Haiti. 

You all know that I would rather be in Haiti than in Canada.

You all know that I can't get Haiti out of my head.

Yes, I miss the hot weather, I miss the food, I miss the adventure.

But do you know what I miss the absolute most?

I miss the little moments of being Mama.

I miss having a baby smile when he sees me walk into the room. I miss having a toddler see me, and start making funny faces that only we know how to make. I miss having little ones feel safe enough to fall asleep in my arms, almost every time I hold them. I miss talking to the younger kids, after they've thrown rocks at each other, and tell them "I am not going to MAKE you apologize, but I think you know that Jesus would want you to say you're sorry, right?", and have them nod and apologize when they are ready. I miss playing tic tac toe for HOURS, and fighting with my opponent about who is cheating, and what is considered cheating. I miss having to change a diaper in the back of a vehicle. I miss having SHOCKINGLY deep conversations with the older kids, and being reminded over and over how much WISDOM they have already. I miss realizing that each one of these kids is worth fighting for, and that I can't WAIT to see how they grow and flourish.

And to think, in Canada, I am not quite sure how to deal with a lot of the kids here...

BUT there are some plans, some things a-changing, so work that needs to be done!

I have a WHOLE LIST of goals related to Haiti. 

The first, get a website set up. That one, I believe, is just about done! I might have to tweak a couple things, but that's not so bad! Suggestions? Let me know!

Second, I want to have some calendars made as a fundraiser for my next Haiti trip, something affordable, and with my own photos. If you have suggestions, ideas, contacts, input, let me know! If you WANT a calendar, let me know!

Third, my goal is to at LEAST have the paperwork to start my own not-for-profit organization finished over the Christmas break. I have a little information from a while ago, but again, if you have suggestions, ideas, contacts, input, let me know! If you want to be involved, let me know!

Are you interested in GOING to Haiti?? Then you should REALLY let me know! Let's make it happen!

And let's build up our community! If you think I can help YOU with something, let me know!

 I want to help people succeed in Haiti, but my family in CANADA is incredibly important too!

I love you all! Thanks for being excited for this journey!

Teri-Ann <3