AFRICA! I've found my true passion in helping the poorest of the poor in Africa. Since 2006, I've been on four lengthy trips to East Africa. I've dealt with intestinal worms, sand fleas, malaria and bacterial infections. Nothing can stop me! God has put the passion in my heart--Africa is my everything! My husband Aaron and I have started a non-profit organization called CaringPlace Ministries International. Recently we've been through some challenging times. We always hoped the corruption in Africa somehow wouldn't affect us, but it has. Extreme poverty leads to desperation. Money can cause people to lose sight of what's really important in life. We helped a very poor orphanage in Central Uganda for a year, but someone took advantage of us. We know that in the short time we had, we made a huge difference in those children's lives. We understand that what happened to us was part of God's plan and we've learned so much from our mistakes. We refuse to let evil win! On our most recent trip, we met 15 street boys in Eastern Uganda who desperately want to get off the streets. We have three CaringPlace staff members on the ground feeding the boys and spending time with them on a daily basis. Our next step is to find them loving foster families. Once they have homes, they can go to school and begin to live somewhat normal lives. These boys are between 6 and 12 years old. They have been through so much--more than any child should ever have to go through. Please pray for them! Other than Africa....when I'm not working at my job (which I hate) I enjoy spending time at home reading or playing with my adorable Boston Terrier, Baxter. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends and going out on dates with Aaron.
People who care about the world in which we live. And Barack Obama :).
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I love The Office--It's the best show ever!!! I also like all of the CSI's (Miami is my fav), Law and Order: SVU, Chuck, Boston Legal, Criminal Minds, Without a Trace, American Idol, The Colbert Report (hilarious), Mind of Mencia and Reno 911.
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Jesus is my ultimate hero because he died to save us. Other heroes include my dad because he is strong-willed and hard-working. And of course for obvious reasons, Mother Teresa. As profoundly stated by Mother Teresa, "There is more poverty in the United States than in any other country in the world - for it is spiritual poverty - poverty of the soul."