Morgan Casa

A couple of weeks ago I traveled to Ecuador with Southside Church of Christ to participate in a medical mission trip. I want to warn you; this post is going to be very long, but I hope you will read about my experience and be encouraged. A lot of people have asked me why I decided to go on this mission trip. What they are really asking is why in the world would you leave your 3 year old son and 11 month old daughter (who you weaned the week before!) and travel half way across the world? I give all the credit to my amazing husband, Matthew and God. My church is very mission-minded and groups have been going on these trips for years now. I have been on 3 international trips before (2 to Honduras and 1 to Mexico), but I didn't think I could go in this season of my life. I have little ones at home that need me every second of the day. One day after church, Matthew said to me: "You should go on that trip to Ecuador in June." "Really?! But I'm breastfeeding Ree...

Dear Reese, I missed your 11 month birthday because I was in Ecuador. Your sweet daddy, Grandma and Possum took these pictures of you. You are getting so big!  You are able to crawl now and can work your way all the way around the coffee table while standing. I'm sure it won't be long before you are walking. I am having to learn to be extra careful since you are able to get into things very quickly without my knowledge.  You finally have two teeth coming in on your bottom gum. I think they hurt so bad because you have been extra fussy. I hate that you are having any pain. You like baby food ok but you would much rather have what we are eating. I had a hamburger the other day and you ate part of the pickle, onion, beef, bun, and tomato. I hope this is a good sign that you won't be a picky eater like your brother.  I weened you right before I went to Ecuador last week and you couldn't care less but I am a little sad that we won't have ...