so this is the verse that SPOKE to me yesterday.
i knew that i was going to write this post.
and i was reading The Message and there is was….clear as a bell.
today is the 2 year anniversary of the earthquake in haiti.
i have been thinking about it a lot this week.
even when we have nothing material…..we have jesus.
and that is everything.
but if you are reading this….you have a computer and/or a phone.
and you are probably like me….NOT without EVERYTHING basic like those is haiti.
it's hard to wrap your brain around isn't it?
it is so hard to imagine Jesus being the only thing i would "have"…
even saying that sounds so worldly and yucky and full of myself and i don't like it!
it's true.
but it's very hard to visualize what life is like for the people in haiti.
and i want to help.
well today….to mark the two year anniversary….the Adventure Project is running a HUGE fundraiser.
it's called You + Two …………………………………………………………………
"We want to turn the second anniversary of the Haiti earthquake into a day of record-breaking impact.
It's a simple idea. We are each finding 2 friends. Two friends who will recognize the anniversary by sponsoring a $20 charcoal-efficient stove for a family in Haiti. And the movement begins when those two friends reach out to their 2 friends.
These stoves are revolutionary, allowing families to breathe easier, cook faster, and increase their income by saving on fuel costs. The money saved is money used to send their kids to school, start small businesses, and eat more nutritious food. The stoves are produced locally in Port au Prince and sold by women entrepreneurs. It's a sustainable business model providing a life-saving product.
So we are marking this anniversary with a ripple movement of friends.
2 years, 2 friends, 2 stoves.
Buy your stove. And find your two friends."
COME JOIN ME and donate.
you can start your own fundraising page.
you can share it on facebook and twitter and your blog.
let's make an impact today for Haiti …………………………………………..
let's help these women.
God gives each of us a fresh start and clean slate….isn't it so great when others help alongside?!
when you see GOOD happening and others join in to help?
it's contagious.
look around you.
be thankful.
tell God THANK YOU.
and help others.
JOIN US TODAY.
p.s…..it's fine if two friends have joined….it will just keep adding.
🙂
let's have ALL my friends help out.
Jessica Johnson - sitting on a stinky delayed plane. 1000 times more excited after reading this post. thank you for all your hard work and prep for us. see you SOON!!!!
Shannon - looks super duper exciting! i love that the kiddos made dinner! i can’t wait for my boys to do that! i hope they will want to!!! 🙂
Lisa - WOW! I’m so excited for you just from reading your post and looking at these pictures. Have a wonderful time! Looking forward to hearing about all about the weekend!
Barbara Nelson - Looks like you are in for a busy week, have a great craft weekend/bathroom opening!
Kristy - Your husband must be so awesome. So nice of him to let Craft Weekend overtake your house…AND help make it happen! You should give him a big kiss tonight. 😉
Dana @ Bungalow'56 - Megan,
You always inspire me with your photos. How you think to take them from different angles and perspectives. It is one of many things of course I enjoy when I visit. Enjoy your weekend. It will be a wonderful success, as we can all see the care and attention that is going into it.
Dana
Aneta Kudasik - Awesome! You guys are working so hard. Can’t wait to see pics of the craft weekend.
You know, on your craft weekend website, I can’t seem to find a calendar or schedule of Craft Weekends. Is there something like that there?
Colleen - You have inspired me to redo one of my rooms. This is why I love your blog.
Amy @ www.littleforalittlewhile.blogspot.com - oooh, we’re just starting our bathroom remodel. Knocked down walls this weekend. And guess what visited us last night? A BAT! Yikes! And nasty. Hoping no more creatures find their way in while this project is underway. Yay for craft weekend, I dream of coming one day!
Lisa B - It looks like we’re moving to a new house and a giant blank slate. First step is to hire painters. I’m a bit overwhelmed because there are so many different looks you could go for. What do I want my home to look like when friends come to visit? Welcoming, bright, full of life. Then I realized, I want it to look like yours. So eclectic. I know you do a lot of thrift/antique shopping, but do you have a list of your home paint colors and where you’ve bought the major items in your home? I need some rockin’ rugs too. Thanks!
Jennifer - Lynette’s noodles with ham are on the table, ready for dinner. Thanks for sharing the recipe. This rainy January day called for a comfort dinner. Yum!
Kara D - wellll just when I think I can’t love your blog more, you throw out quotes from my favorite movies!! get out of my brain, meg! 🙂 “hello diane, want to come and take a look at these swatches?!”
Trish - Yay! those swag bags look like Christmas! just think too after craft weekend your house will be looking great! 🙂 have fun… can’t wait to see all the photos!
kate - Add me to the list of jealous people. Craft weekend is gonna be out of this world!
valerie@fancyschmancy.ca - Hi Meg,
Everything looks so wonderful.I wish I was attending. Your efforts won’t go unappreciated I am sure!
Would you mind giving the source for your lights. I have been searching for those for quite some time.
Thanks
Heather - Looking good, Meg! I love that you have helpers!! Maybe one year I’ll be able to come to craft weekend. Keep having fun. 🙂
Kerry - jealous much *sniff* I could try and swim over? enjoy every beautiful minute! xx
Sharla - I know it will all be worth it and you guys will have an awesome time. I hope you have a great week!
tiffany gardner - you go girl. be blessed at craft weekend. wish i was there!
Tracy Fisher - You know how people have wishes??? Well, mine is to someday be at Craft Week. Looking at your photos it makes me happy. I wis you the best of time. And one day… I am there! Bucket list item for sure.
Tracy
Lori Austin - So blessed to have a supportive family. Blessed!
Hope you get a little rest this week as you finish up the final
touches.
Cannot wait to see the finished bathroom! 🙂
Cheryl - Everything is coming together! I can’t wait to see/hear all about Craft Weekend – wish i could be there in person! Have fun 🙂
happygirl - I want to get my bathroom retiled, but i think I want to keep the same tub. I wonder if I can do that. This looks like a lot of work. 🙂
Tiffany - It really is a lot of work, huh? You make it look easy (and fun).
Seriously Sassy Mama - All those pictures makes me want to get crafty!
Robin - SO looking forward to getting my Craft Weekend invite sometime. I’m on the waiting list – just waiting…
Kim - Wow! So nice to have help. It always gets messier beford it gets better. I hope you have an awesome week getting ready for craft weekend. One day I’d love to come. So here’s hoping there’s many more!
Mindi - So jealous!!! Coming to one of your craft weekends is on my bucket list!!! I love reading your blog!!! Can’t wait to see the finished bathroom and pictures from craft weekend.
Kari - Yes, I am jealous too – I hope I can come to Craft Week sometime – have a great time!
elisa - so jealous!!
Angela - Yours remains one of my favorites…wish I could be there. Love how supportive your family is!
Laura Phelps - I want to stop by with lattes and cupcakes for you…and a big hug…and tell you “YOU ARE AWESOME HAVE A WONDERFUL CRAFTING TIME!”
of course, if I did do that…it would be silly for me not to STAY for craft weekend…
I mean, CT is not that close to Kansas…kind of a big trip to just deliver coffee
you are inspiring…in your sleepless state…keep on inspiring!!!
LOVE all you accomplish…LOVE
LOVE
LOVE
I am in love! I am in love! And I don’t care who knows it!!!!!! (I KNOW you know where that comes from)
prayers for you this week….
xo
Amy Lynne - Don’t you love it when the kids start cooking?!? I hope you have a great week and an awesome Craft Weekend!
Kimberly Dial - Busy, busy, busy … oh what fun you gals are gonna have … I’m working on not being jealous! 😉 Enjoy!
keri - forever folding laundry - Just a little jealous.
I KNOW it’s going to be awesome.
And Kimberlee confirmed that she’s making
the peanut butter chocolate cake.
Please take a picture for me so I can
relive it in my memory. Ha!
Have fun, friend!!
xo.
Jenn - Wow that is a lot of work… But you are going to have such a wonderful time at craft weekend! And all this time you have spent preparing will be SUCH a blessing to the ladies who are coming :). Good work.
Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails - Oh and those seat cushions? LOVE the vibrant colors!
Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails - One of these times I WILL treat myself to a craft weekend with you! And yay for gray bathrooms. Ours is finally {just about…ahem} finished now.
Next up? Painting the kitchen. The cleaners did a great job of washing all the walls down for me after the fire so now all we have to do is repair the burnt part of the wall and paint away!
Is Craig painting beds? I got to thinking: you should beg him to finish the 3rd floor off and make it a bunk room for Craft Weekends. Think of how awesome it would look with all the beds lined up with old quilts. Im sure he’d love that idea:)
Mindy Harris - yay for craft weekend! cute chair cushions and just look at those swag bags! what a blessing for those ladies.