If you have ever wanted to learn to paint.

Then you will benefit greatly by Mark's new website! It's how I learned to paint and countless others. My step son designed the website, and I think it's wonderful! Check it out,

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give Thanks, give Hope

Hi friends and family!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                I have recently become involved with a non-profit, www.solehope.com, based in Asheville, NC that "offers hope, healthier lives, and freedom from foot-related diseases through education, jobs, and medical relief." I was wondering? Have you or one of your family ever had a parasite of any kind? Well, to get personal, we have.                                                                                                                                                             In the past couple of years, the kids have had head lice, and we've had fleas invade our home. On that note, I can't imagine the hopelessness of not having access to a drugstore to buy the essential products to get rid of these nasty pests!                                                                                                                                                                                                              This Thanksgiving season SH is having a medical supply drive to help give the HOPE of healing to those suffering with jiggers(a type of flea in Africa that can cause someone to go lame if untreated).                            I am asking for donations of large safety pins, gauze wrap, and stickers for kids. You can simply order them from amazon or gather them, and package them and have them shipped directly to SOLE HOPE at this address:   PO Box 1492, Asheville, NC  28802                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thank you all for helping me give Thanks and give Hope!! Love, Emily                                                              

pictures only, Geneva 3 months

Georgetown here I come

I am so excited to post that I was accepted into the Georgetown graduate nursing program!!! I am going to be enrolled in the online program, where I will complete my academic assignments online, but my clinical assignments here in Hawaii. My plan is to start school at the end of January, attend part-time and complete my Masters in Midwifery/Women's Health in 2 years.                                                           Yay for learning, Yay for school!

Sole Hope!

I have recently become an Ambassador for a non-profit called Sole Hope. Being an Ambassador means  that I speak out and try to spread the word about how others can help the work of Sole Hope. This work includes helping make and distribute shoes for children in parts of Africa who are at risk of getting jiggers in their feet(among other awful parasites!). Go to the website and check it out for yourself!  Also, Sole Hope is always looking for more Ambassadors, so if you think this is something you might be interested in, you can apply on their website.