...to Haiti for His purpose!: Engaged! Your invitation...

Just three days before I flew to Melbourne, Wilson asked me to be his lifelong friend and partner in life ... I said YES!!

For those who haven't heard, Wilson and I are now ENGAGED!!

It's been two weeks now since we've been oceans apart and I miss him dearly!

I said goodbye at Port-au-prince airport with the HOPE that we would soon meet in Melbourne not long after I'd left. I was looking forward to showing him my home country, Australia, as well as introducing him to my family and friends. But a week after I arrived "home" we found out that his visit would not be possible due to circumstances out of our control. It was a sad day :-(

For now, this blog post will have to suffice for our engagement celebration.

Apart from getting engaged, a lot has happened in those 2 weeks!

While I've been back "home" Wilson was granted a Student Visa for the United States, confirming that the next 12 months would be spent apart (but not until a short reunion in Colorado!)

If you are free on July 28 please join us for an ENGAGEMENT celebration in Colorado.

I know you're asking the question... When is the wedding? Where is the wedding?

No date has been set yet, but we're aiming for December.

As for the location... we are still deciding between Haiti, the United States or Australia?

For those who don't know Wilson his heart is a treasure. I am honored that he has chosen me to discover the depth of that treasure :-)

So who is this man who has captured my heart?

Not many people are privileged to know Wilson like I know him. He has a strong and determined spirit, especially in the face of obstacles and challenges. I admire his faith and hope that has carried him through tough times. He is fun, playful and loving! He is affectionate and unafraid to express his feelings. He is a great listener and enjoys sharing deep and insightful words of wisdom.

He is generous towards the people in his community and cares about making a difference to his country. He has a HUGE heart that wants to help others!

After the 2010 earthquake he interpreted for many international medical teams that came to assist Haiti.

He has now been given the opportunity to undertake studies in a medical profession.

This is a HUGE blessing!

(Those who have attempted to apply for College in the States, as well as a U.S. Visa will truly appreciate the blessing that this is for Wilson)

But it's not for his achievements or qualities that I love this man...

There is no explanation for a love that God causes to grow between two hearts!

I love Wilson's life goals: to love God and love others... and his commitment to love me the best way he can. I am excited to begin the next chapter of our lives together!

But before this can happen my fiance is fulfilling a life-long dream to further his education.

I am honored to be alongside him in pursuit of this dream, even if it's from the distant shores of Haiti.

We would like to invite all our family and friends to join us on this journey.

Unfortunately, I have no room in my suitcase to receive any engagement gifts but we welcome with open arms your prayers, love and financial support. If you would like to give a monetary gift towards Wilson's education and our future as a couple, we would be indebted to you.

The best way to do this would be via PayPal. Email me for details.

We have until July 20 to pay Wilson's school fees upfront.