Chocolate!

Ok, I love chocolate. I didn't really when I was younger. Not even all that much when I was in college, but when I became a teacher I couldn't get enough of it. (Don't really know what the sudden change was..but I am ok with that).  So when I saw that I could buy chocolate made from cocoa beans where the workers earn a fair wage and are treated respectfully and fairly I was super excited. You can read more about that HERE to know exactly what I mean. Well, it arrived in the mail today and I am in big trouble. This is the BEST! I have 9  bars HERE in my kitchen that I am supposed to serve at my party, but I am now fearing that I may be buying more before then. Ok, there are really 8 now. So if you are looking for some yummy Easter chocolate for your kids, friends, parents, coworkers, Sunday school teachers, or YOURSELF than I totally think it is worth it!! It only takes a few days to arrive too, which is perfect. So whether it is for Easter, a party, date night at home, or just for no reason other than to indulge in a yummy treat, I suggest you get your hands on this. Next to try is the dark chocolate with raspberry. I'll let you know how that is!  They would make a great hot chocolate....hmmm..... :)

Film Screening Party!!

Ok, before my plans start changing again, I am going to have this party. The date is set, Saturday, May 15th. I was thinking recently and talking to my friend Jessica and totally realize that this is a VERY busy time of the year. I can easily count 6 people that I know that are having babies right before this event, BUT i know that if I don't at least TRY to do this, it may never happen. So even if it is just me and one other person, it will be worth it. The great thing about this party is that it isn't a fundraiser. What?? Yeah, that's what I said. Originally, I was in "fundraiser mode." BUT after a lot of prayer and thought, my new plan emerged....which is a lot less pressure to start out. (Fundraisers will be in the future...and they will require more help, so maybe you can help me??) So anyway, about this party in May.
Instead of holding it like a typical jewelry party, it is going to simply be a film screening with lots of food and chatting and if you feel led to purchase something from Trade as One to help girls who were trafficked or others who are now working for a fair trade company you may. If you just want to view the film and take some information to pray about and think about, that is just as good!! I want this night to simply be the planting of a seed. Just learn, learn, and learn. I am hoping that some people take the information and start their own "action steps" about making others aware of some of the injustices happening under our noses. So that's my little plan. So I hope that if you can come that you will.

Oh, did I mention that it will be at my house? I may have said that in a previous post. It is official now!!! Let's start small and see what God does from here. :) Here is a trailer for the film, At the End of Slavery from International Justice Mission. (It is a short film, so there will be lots of time to hang out too!)




Did I mention that when you bring a friend you can win a giveaway prize? So just bring one friend and you could win a yummy (fair trade) treat or a cool piece of jewelry (of course another fair trade item).

Off Topic...but important.

It feels like forever since the last time I have written on here. So much has seemed to happen over the last couple of weeks. One thing that I want to write about doesn't really fit the "theme" of this blog, but since it is my blog I figure that I can write about it too, right? A few days after my last post, a friend of mine was killed. His death was shocking and has really just had me in a state of....deep thought? I don't really know how to put it. He was a great guy, who accomplished so much in only 28 years of life, and I have just really had so many feelings recently about the situation. The reason I am sharing this is to ask for your prayers. His family is grieving right now and there really are no words that can comfort them at this point. Prayer is sometimes the only thing that we can do in these cases....just like I've felt with the issue of sex trafficking. Prayer is more powerful than we will ever know. So this blog is really just a request that you pray for Daniel's family, specifically his mom and brother. Thank you so much. I will attach the news clip so that you have some understanding of the situation that you are praying about. Thanks again.