Rocks in the Sun by Troy LivesayI met more blog friends yesterday. God is really good. I can't believe He takes the time to bring just the right people to my life via the silly old internet. But He does.
I'm thankful for the chance to hug Tara while jumping up and down. Meeting her was like meeting an old friend. An old friend that I had never before met, but felt like the comfort of an old shoe. Yes, Tara. You are an old shoe. And that's the best kind of compliment. Because you're the kind of friend I would definitely choose to put on, familiar and broken in, as if I'd met you somewhere other than bloglandia years and years ago. You are lovely! Thank you for fitting in some moments with me in your short trip to the Minnesota.
Check out the Livesay (Haiti) Web Log, people. It is a beautiful (nearly) daily portrayal of life in Haiti with a family of nine who will be the first to say they aren't perfect. But that's part of what makes them so inspiring as they tell their stories with honesty, humor and faith. They knew God wanted them in Haiti and even in fear, they went. Isn't that what life is all about?
I picked up Troy's book yesterday. Rocks in the Sun; Haiti in Pictures and Proverbs.
It is so beautiful. I've poured over the pictures and words and loved every moment. So I've decided to give it away during the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival! (click on the words to see more giveaways.)
(No worries. After I give it away, I'm going to order another one for myself. I can't NOT have one.)
All you have to do is leave a comment. Don't forget your contact information (an email or your blog address.)
I know you'll be busy visiting all the bloggy giveaways, but you won't be disappointed if you take the time to check out the Livesay (Haiti) Web Log too. (:
Good luck!
P.S. Speaking of giveaways, I won ANOTHER one! She won mine, I won hers. We're tied. Thank you, Melanie J!
Update: OOPS. I forgot to say when I'll announce the winner. How about Sunday? Sunday sounds good to me- November 3rd it is. Big drawing. Sunday.
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Yeah!! Pick me!! Pick me!! Sounds like a great book. I am going to check out the site right after this!!
I love your new blog look! The cake makes me hungry :)
What incredible people! That is true devotion. I would love a copy of Troy's book! Thanks! Oh--you mean, I have to win? I don't automatically get one? (How about I buy one if I don't win?)
Out of all the blog people I know, I wish I could meet you.
Does that help my chances? ;)
Oooh, good one! Pick me, pick me... I'll even save you the shipping, LOL.
The Sun is Up Today.
Blessings, Whitney
Im hungry. :)
I'm in too! I can also save on shipping! :)
I'm so glad you met another friend. It's like my name only a T.
That book looks fascinating. I have so much to learn!
Please enter me :) Thank you!
Cool blog reference. I will have to check in on that one here and there. Inspiring stuff. Thanks H!
I want that.
I feel like I shouldn't enter or I might win and we'll become the center of a minor internet conspiracy theory.
But it sounds too interesting not to, so I'm entering!
I would ADORE this book! I love the Livesays blog, and I Love Haiti!
I've never tried to win an online give-away before but for photos and proverbs (along with the endorsement of my newest online friend), maybe today isn't a bad day to start.
So count me in on this contest.
Am I seeing this correctly? Do they have EIGHT kids? I know one is the live-in niece, but EIGHT? AND they live there? That is incredible. I don't know how my faith would pan out if I was being called to do something like that. What a great experience!
Can't wait to win the book!!! :-) I'm so presumptive, but seriously - pick me.
Hi Heather!
Finally finished picking up my yard in anticipation of snow so now I can blog again!
I am NOT a loser.
Ooh, lucky me.......I get to type retrards for your word verification thingy:) Doesn't that mean I'm the winner of a fabulous prize?
I checked out the website, and they are a really cool family!
Thanks for sharing the link!
I guess am going to have to look at this bloggy giveaways carnival. You are the second blog I have visited today that has talked about it.
It sounds like a great book you are giving away.
fun fun. glad you got to meet some of your blog friends.
have a good week girl.
Count me in girl ~ I'm giving a book away on my blog tonight!! Stop by.
I would love to win this book. I would gift this to my mother in law :)
Looks like a good book to me!
I gotta win something sometime! This looks like a great giveaway. Count me in!
You know I have two sweet little cousins in Haiti, don't you ?? That means I'd LOVE that book.
;)
The book looks awesome- count me in!
oreo89 [at] gmail [dot] com
Honestly that would be the most perfect giveaway to win but I seldom if ever win anything, so I'm not hoping. But you can change my luck and pick me...????
I'd love a book with pictures in it!
Count me in.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
i'm in katelynthames AT yahoo DOT com
Hey. Pick me.
Yeah, I'm feeling a little sick-ish today, so I couldn't muster up any real enthusiasm. But someday, when I'm myself again, I'll be happy that I entered the drawing.
See? Can't even bring myself to do a little smiley face.
This books sounds great.
Looks like a beautiful book.
Oooh pick me! Pick me!
Lucky you, getting to meet your bloggy friends! One day, it'll be our turn :)
Oh I am so jealous that you got to meet Tara IRL! Don't enter me because I have already bought several copies of the book, but I just wanted to say that my Haitian kiddos LOVE to look at Troy's book, and IMHO it is a MUST HAVE for anyone parenting a Haitian child. Our kids should know that their country is a beautiful place...
Corey
Please enter me. Thanks for the giveaway.
How I love a good book! My fingers are crossed!!
Sounds like a neat book! Count me in!
Kathy
bigfamily8(at)yahoo(dot)com
I almost couldn't see the "post a comment" since it is in white text, anyways
how fun
KawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) com
Pick me!
We would love to have this book. My husband's father is from Haiti and my husband lived there for a year as a child. It sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing
Christy
Sounds truly wonderful. Thanks for the chance.
I would love to win this book! Thanks! cross_home2001 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I'd love to win the book...thanks for the giveaway.
Heather
poncey76 at hotmail
That sounds nice. And it is wonderful to "meet" new people through the internet, isn't it?
The book sounds beautiful! Count me in, please!
frog123 (at) cyipcom (dot) net
This would be the ideal present for my father-in-law who has gone to Haiti several times for mission work.
I'd love to win!
what a nice giveaway - thanks for the chance
Great giveaway, thanks for the opportunity to read this book.
purehrt555(At)yahoo(dot)com
Thank you for the giveaway! :D
anastasia@mediamafia.org
Awesome Giveaway. Thank you for the chance to win :)
HOw exciting! I went to Haiti on a mission trip in college!
Elaine
bells6ATbellsouthDOTnet
We have a friend who goes to Haiti to teach in a Christian school 4 times a year (sometimes more). It's been very interesting to hear his stories. I'll be checking out the blog, and I'd love to win the book!!
Thank you.
Lalycairn (at) gmail.com
Sounds great, thanks for the blog link!
This sounds really interesting. Maybe it will help me get over my fear of going to Africa... :)
Love the new header on your blog, but the cake is making me drool...
teacherkrista at gmail dot com
Count me in!
I have always wanted to adopt from Haiti.
onlycancan at hotmail dot com
www.MomMostTraveled.com
It is wonderful when He brings just the right person at just the right time into our life. Please enter me into your giveaway. Thanks so much.
I love the colors of your blog! Crisp and very clear
daniwilliams30 AT gmail DOT com
Sounds like a wonderful book. Thanks!
charlotte(dot)evard(at)comcast(dot)net
Count me in. Thanks for the giveaway and have a great Halloween.
Thanks for sharing this!
jen
mariettaseller(AT)yahoo(dot)com
I thik the book would be cool to look at. How fun. Thaks
This sounds like a book I would enjoy. Thanks:)
Theresa n
weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hi Heather-
Wow. I have not been able to read your blog for two weeks ... so I was catching up and saw this sweet thing you did here. I felt instantly connected too -- and that is not always the case when meeting "internet friends" (that sounds like it could be wrong) --- you are so adorable and I love that I found you from your SCL comment ... which is quite random yet not coincidence at all! I am praying for you and for Ryan and just hoping that God will make a way for you all to not do this travel all the time thing for much longer ... now I need to go read more posts ... love to you! THANK you for coming - I loved meeting your cute face.
tara
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