Learning to be a Reader!

If you know me, I wouldn't say, sit and be quite would be one of the ways you describe me. I am always on the go, helping others and just busy bee. I never have loved to sit down and read a book.  It has always been something I wanted to try like running (LOL) but never follow through. I buy a new book or two that look every interesting and say okay, this is it!  We all fail at different things in life but we must continue to push ourselves and try it again.  

So that is were I am with reading.... since coming to Haiti I have read 3 books and will started my 4th book today! Yes that 4 books in a 1 1/2 months.  I should start a reading club... Just kidding.  In Haiti things are different so I do have more time to myself to stop the electronics and other distractions.  I am learning to love books but I am not sure what kinds of books I like.  I have always been big on books that are applicable to my life. Such as How can I better myself or the world around me, Growing my relationship with Christ and other relationship type books.

Here are my recent reads:

#1- Believing Jesus by Lisa Harper: An amazing book that went through the Book of Acts while asking the important question, "Are you willing to Risk it all". I loved the challenge behind this along with her adventures in life that portrayed what it looked like in lie today.  

#2- The Singles Woman's Sassy Guide to Letting Go and Moving On by Mandy Hale: This book was recommended by a friend as a quick, awesome read.  So I decided to check this out since I love Mandy Hale's blog and other books she has written.  In this book she covered the five major areas of life that we often find ourselves needing to let go of: Relationships, Friendships, Jobs, Opportunities, and Grievances. She took each of the five areas then explained the Who, the What, the Why, the When, and the How. My favorite part of the book was at the end of each chapter, she reviewed the Five Fabulous Finds from that section which helped me with great "take always"

#3- For the Love by Jen Hatmaker:  This book is hands down the most authentic book I have read to date.  It is full of truth, wisdom and lots of laughs.  Jen talks about our joys, struggles, thrills, and heartbreaks related to people, beginning first with ourselves and then continuing with the people we are surrounded by.  She talks about how these people come from all different walks and can be the best and worst thing about the human life.

#4- Angry Conversations with God y Susan Isaacs:  This is the book I am currently reading.  This book was recommended by Mandy Hale on a list of books so I am pretty pumped.  I will let you know my thoughts once completed.

With that said I am open to hearing what you are reading or any suggestions you may have for me!

As always all is good here in Haiti.  I still feel blessed to be here and have been given this opportunity.  My purpose and perspective are changed and challenged daily.  I love it and I am thankful for the sacrifices made to get to a new place.  As for Haiti, there has been some Political stuff going on but nothing major.  The President stepped down last Sunday and Carnival was this past week.  So I would say the country has had a lot going on.  Please continue to pray for this place and these people.  

Love you all!