Convicting!!

Wow! Just read this blog post and I'm speechless....literally!

http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2012/02/if-not-usthen-who.html

makes you think....

Just thought I'd share this! Somone posted it and thought I would to!
Its very sad but just makes me realize how I truly need to pray more for people around the world! It also makes me realize how thankful I am for our free country!

http://www.itsagirlmovie.com/#.TzF4F9K6PXA.facebook
Here's the link. You'll have to copy and paste it because I'm forgetting how to link up stuff! :)

Preschool quotes:)

Last week was Children Around the World unit at school which is always great! It was such a fun day talking about Africa(Ethiopia and Malawi) with my students! They were a little confused when I welcomed them and told them to hurry the plane was leaving soon for Africa!:) One of my students said, "but Miss Hauter I think my mom will miss me!" Sooo cute!

Later on while I was reading a book on African animals one of my students that was from Ethiopia said, "I didn't see that in my backyard over there!" :) Oh kids are cute!

Thinking about Ethiopia and talking about my best friend being over in Malawi sure makes me miss both!

Anyways, just thought I'd tell you a few cute quotes by some preschoolers!:)

Random Act....

I have been very blessed with parents that lavish on us "kids" at Christmas time....My parents both come from families that love giving gifts. The Hauter family has MANY traditions and my parents for sure have passed down and even started new traditions that WE LOVE.:) This year before our family dinner my Dad talked to us about his Grandpa Hauter and how he loved Christmas time and giving to others. He lavished on others....just like Christ lavishes on us. So, my Dad and Mom for sure have lavished on us each year. I have many FAVORITE and memorable gifts that I'll never forget....including Capri my poodle. (I had to add her in there....:)

But the real reason for this post is to tell you about a gift that I received right before Christmas this year....it's one that....touched my heart....not because someone thought of me....BUT because.... they are lavishing on others and meeting needs for those truly in need. I have no idea who put the card in my box at church and I'll probably never know...but one thing is true...I will forever be thankful and I'm sure the children in Uganda will also be forever thankful!!!!:) My prayer is that the Lord will bless you over and over for blessing these children. Thank you for being a blessing to my heart. I'm forever grateful! -love, rachel

Here is what the card says:

"Random Act of Christmas Given because of God's perfect gift to us...

John 3:16."

"A donation was made to Amazina to help feed children in Masese."

Here is the link of information about Amazina. Maybe this will start you in the right direction for some ideas on how to help others for 2012......why don't you bless someone this coming year!!! http://http://amazimaministries.blogspot.com/

worth reading...

Just wanted to share this......

go to
www.cryoftheforgotten.blogspot.com

Thankful for...

Well, a year ago on December 5,2010, my little cousin....Mahaela JoMae Hauter came home for...ever! Crazy to think it was an ENTIRE year ago! So thankful for her life and that we are blessed to be apart of it!

Waiting for Mahaela!

Meeting Mahaela for the first time!!! :0)

Mahaela getting her face painted for the first time in Puggles!:)






Another reason why I'm thankful...is 31 years ago on December 5,...my AMAZING big sister was born!
(I'm sure your lovin' it Bec that I put your age...!)


Not sure what I'd do without her! She is one of my biggest fans she knows everything about me, is always there to comfort me, encourages me, pushes me to be a better Christian, lets me eat dinner with her fam numerous times during the week:), makes brownie mix for me whenever I want it, and lastly allows me to be 110% involved in Sadie and Ty's life! Ahhh!
Love you Becca!!! Happy Birthday!

Hurts

My heart hurts for this little one....

...when I first saw this picture on Pinterest...my heart literally tightened. All of a sudden so many scenes/pictures/thoughts of Ethiopia all came back to me and I thought to myself...am I doing my best to SPEAK UP for them...to help them?
I know its the end of November which means "Orphan Awareness" is over. Right?! You won't speak up for the orphans until next November. Correct? Hmmm.....Well, I pray that if you are reading this....that you won't let that happen. Lets keep speaking up for those who can't speak up for themselves. (Prov. 31:8) Lets help those that are in need. Whether they are thousands of miles away or ten minutes. I pray that the Lord will speak to you and make it clear on how HE WANTS you to serve those in need or how you can stand up for those that are too little to speak up for themselves.

I hope that you all had a blessed Thanksgiving with friends and family. I know I have much to be thankful for that the Lord has given me! I'm excited that my nephew most likely(and Lord willing) will be sitting with us at next years Thanksgiving dinner! :) Ahhhhh!:)

Soooooooooooo how are you going to advocate for those that need help? Just a little question for you to think about this week. :)