Guatemala: when you have no words

I actually have no words. But here are a few. 

God has been crazy blessing Mitchell and I, through our t-shirt selling 'business'. For our first order, we had 45 shirts - awesome! But, some of those included my brother and I getting two each, then my parents. So it was only about 30 something that we sold. Still a great number. And we made a decent amount of money on them that went towards our trip, which was sweet. 

However, once we got our shirts in and people started wearing them, that's when things got crazy. Within less than 1 week, we already have gotten 45 orders for more t-shirts!!!! (and that number is still growing!) 

My brother is one excellent salesman. Yesterday, the mayor of Oshawa came to this place called The Living Room downtown Oshawa. The Living Room is a new, unique place where people of all ages can come, explore + use their creative self-expression through different forms of art. My brother has been going to there periodically for the past few Wednesdays, and yesterday he went and the mayor was there. 

My brother and his best friend were wearing our Guatemala t-shirts when they met him, and so naturally my brother started to talk to Mr. John Henry about our trip and what our t-shirts mean. He ended up selling a shirt to our very own MAYOR. 

My brother is amazing. He is so good at talking to people and striking up conversations with anyone and everyone. I love being his partner in this, because my role has been more the social media/advertising/promoting side. I, too, have friends that have reached out to me wanting to order shirts, or I have reached out to certain people such as my co-workers, but Mitchell has been out there at school and work every day talking to people and sharing our story. 

All of this would not be possible without God. We have been praying over our trip and our fundraiser every day, and just thanking Him for each and every person who has blessed us in one way or another. We see God working and we are thankful to have a fundraiser that people are interested in, people can wear and advertise for us + that actually makes us a decent amount of money towards our trip. 

We know that we are meant to go on this trip, and we are certain that the money will come. But, we are still a long ways away from our goal. So we are praying, trusting and passionately sharing our story with the world. We believe that if others are inspired by our story + our mission, then they will want to help us get there by supporting us (t-shirts!) or partnering with us (finances!) AND with their prayers! We are so thankful to all those who have been praying for us and who tell us that they will be praying for our trip. 

Okay, I said I have no words. But really I had quite a few. The reality is, God's grace makes me speechless sometimes. And that's all I have to say. 


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t-shirts are still available for order. 

we will be sending in our second order in 1 week (June 9th).

t-shirts take 2 weeks to arrive after the order has been placed. 

$20 each $25 if we have to ship to you

-Choose your colour HERE

-Sizes go from Small - 7XL 
-Contact me through text or facebook

we are ready for anything, 
in omnia paratus

Guatemala: Love Needs No Translation

Love needs no translation.

Let's just take that in for a moment. Love. It does not need a translation. 

"My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and truth". 

1 John 3:18 

Regardless of what language you speak, you can show love to others. It is not something that needs to be said, but something that can be shown. How wonderful is that? 

I believe that as a Jesus follower, He is living inside of me. In His word, He tells us that 'God is love' (1 John 4:8) and if He is living inside of us, then that love is inside of us.  I don't know about you, but I want that love to pour out of me everywhere that I go. I want everyone, regardless if I speak their language or if we are from the same country, or not, to feel that love. I pray that His love would radiate from me, wherever I go. 

As you may have heard, I am going on a trip to Guatemala in August this year! The purpose of the trip is to serve, and to love. In Guatemala their native tongue is Spanish, not English. There are a lot of people on our team who are nervous about the language barrier, that we will no doubt encounter. But, I believe - and I know - that LOVE needs NO translation. Regardless if we speak Spanish, or if they speak English, I know that God + His love, is going to shine through us in everything we do. To love God, is to love people. And by serving others, we are sharing the Gospel without saying a word. 

When you step outside your comfort zone, go out into the world and show love to those around you... I hope you are ready for anything! 
In omnia paratus 

Guatemala: My brother is coming too!

Hi friends!

I have decided to create a series on this little blog, about Guatemala. So from now on, if you see the word Guatemala in the title, then you can probably guess the post will have something to do with the journey to Guatemala! 

I'm so excited to tell you guys, that my brother is going to Guatemala too! I feel so blessed that we get to experience this together and go on a great adventure, together. I know that God is going to do BIG things in Mitchell's life over the next 6 months, and during our time there. 

Mitchell and I have become good friends as we have gotten older. Before he used to be just my annoying little brother, but now, he's more than that. He is my friend, my buddy, someone who always has my back and someone who loves me at my worst. I am thankful for our sweet relationship and how God has brought us closer together over the years. 

The idea of getting to travel to another country with my brother, and even just the thought of doing God's work along side of him, fills me with joy! 

Here's to all the adventures ahead of us, bro. 

In omnia paratus