Long Gone....

I really have been long gone, and left without saying a single word. We're in the US right now spending time with family. I'm not sure how much longer we'll be here, but thanks for continuing to check in with us and for your prayers. 

xx,

Lauren

Hospital or Hotel?

My friend, Mitra, had a sweet baby boy last week, so Monique and I traveled up the Peak on Saturday to visit this new family of three. Mitra is amazing, and everyone is doing great. 

I had to take some pictures of the hospital though...who wouldn't want to deliver a baby here?!? This the Matilda International Hospital.

 But really, it just looks like a pretty pink hotel.

Here is the view from the parking lot...

and here is the littlest man on the balcony. Yes, BALCONY!

Some more shots of the hospital...

Mitra stayed for 4 days and when we saw her, she was less than thrilled about leaving the "hotel". Ha! Maybe my biggest mistake was not having a baby while living in Hong Kong?!? 

Just kidding :)

xx,

Lauren

October....

As much as October brings the smell of Fall, cool weather, and pumpkin spice lattes (for all you living in the US...), it's also brings breast cancer awareness month.

Cancer has hit our families hard, but this weekend we celebrated these two!

Both of our moms are now SURVIVORS! 

Pam, my mom, and Adam walked in Charlotte's Race for the Cure and my dad ran his first 5K. I am so proud of all of them, and only wish I could have been with them on Saturday. 

We continue to pray for a cure for this awful disease, but celebrate that more women (and men!) are surviving it!

Make sure to wear your pink this month, get your mammograms, do your self-exams, and support your national and local breast cancer organizations. 

In Charlotte? 

xx,

Lauren