Yes, Carole…
I am going to post again… so here it is. In honor of you!
I’ve been trying daily to post something. And on the advice of my expert blogging husband, didn’t want to do the typical blog post that says, “Sorry it’s been so long…” or “I haven’t posted in so long because…” And if you read my first post, it’s not the easiest thing for me to just gush all of myself out for everyone in the world to see. So all of that put together has made me keep pushing it off and pushing it off.
So enough about that. Here’s the catch-up list of what’s been going on since August:
DisneyWorld vacation–we had a blast. We just about sweated to death, waiting in incredibly long lines with whining twins and grandparents (not really–the twins didn’t whine at all!) and walked and walked and stood and stood. We got some great advice from Stacy Gardana before we left–you can bring food and drinks into the park. Saved us from dehydration and bankruptcy. Thanks, Stacy! I think Lincoln has some pics on his blog if you want to see.
And I guess all the walking did something to my back–enough that I was down in bed for a few days and had to postpone my trip to Africa. But I think it’s all in God’s timing because there are so many things that we’ll be able to do with the new schedule that we wouldn’t have been able to do orginally. So all in all, it was a good trade.
I also got to see my niece, Sadie Mae, born. That was really cool to be able to be a part of. I was there to video tape (modestly, of course). It was so much fun. She’s an Edwards, so she’s one of the most beautiful babies in the world.
I’ve also been busy with Africa stuff. We’ve been working on a “Backpacks for Africa” drive, Christmas Card project, video trip planning… next to my family this is always consuming my thoughts and energy. There’s info on all of this at the Cup website if you want to check any of it out. Thanks so much, Lori and Carole, for all the work you’re doing for Africa. Y’all are both amazing!
All for you, Carole…

I don’t think I have ever seen my name so many times in a post!!
Hey, whatever works to encounrage you to blog…
Glad you’re back! You were missed.
Glad to hear from you again!!
HI!
i was wondering if you could send me toris number or email, because we come into baton rouge every once and a while and it’d be great to see you guys again! how have you all been? we’re doing great here. i just had an opportunity to go to peru this summer with focus on the family and my eyes were deffinitly opened to what’s really going on out there. I’m so thank ful for what childrens cup is doing and i pray for you guys all the time.
this is mallory searcy. I’m not sure if you remember me, I was best friends with Tori and becca schafer in the 7th and 6th grade (whoa.. it’s been a while). i live in Alabama now, near gulf shores
God bless!
mallory
p.s. if you can’t remember me, i’m the girl who talked tori into wearing all her earings on her jeans at pathfinders… lol