On the road

I’m currently in the midst of a 16 hour road trip down to Texas with my mother.  The main reason for the trip is visiting my grandparents.  The main reason for another tortuously long experience in transit 36 hours after returning to America (as opposed to just flying down) is a dog.  My mom’s sister rescued a dog a few months back that my mom is adopting; consequently, dog transport equaled road trip.  The little pooch better be worth it!

We’ve made the stop for the night in Hope, Arkansas, the birthplace of Bill Clinton.  I’m not a huge Bill Clinton fan, but that’s about the only distinguishing factor about this roadside hotel.  I believe it may be my first time in Arkansas.  First impression?  It’s hot.  Even at 11:00 at night.

However, all of this is not my main reason for posting.  My main reason is to direct you here. I’ve mentioned Stefanie several times here, and I just absolutely adore her.  First of all, she is a momma to some of the cutest kids on the planet.  Secondly, she’s a part of a group of ladies that creates super cool t-shirts.  And lastly, she has a huge heart for orphans in China, which is how I first got connected to her.  She does great work advocating for an awesome organization, An Orphan’s Wish.  Two of the kids from the orphanage in my city are currently finishing up club foot treatment with An Orphan’s Wish (read more about them here and here).  Anyways, right now in celebration of 1,000 posts Stefanie is donating $1 to this organization for every comment left on this post.  Go now, take 2 seconds to leave a comment (or two or three), and then stick around to read more from Stefanie.  You’ll be both challenged and entertained, I promise.  Are you still here?  Really, get on over there NOW!