Okay so someone had this on Facebook and thought I’d share my answers there as well as here. Wanna know 50 random things about me? I’m pretty open, & I won’t hold back. Here it goes!

1. Do you like cheese? More than Cake & Ice Cream.

2. Have you ever smoked heroin? No.

3. Do you own a gun? No.

4. Do you like listening to Christmas music? Throughout the year.

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? No.

6. What do you think of hot dogs? Chicago makes the best polish dogs.

7. Favorite Christmas song? “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas”

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Diet Coke.

9. Can you do push ups? Yes. Many. ; )

10. Who is your favorite Days of our Lives Character? I hate soaps. Worst acting ever.

11. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? Earrings.

12. Favorite hobby? Cliche, I know. But taking pictures.

13. Secret weapon to get the opposite sex? Before marriage? LOL. Well, BEFORE, I would always try to get them to notice me. I would almost never make the move myself. In fact how do you know they are looking at you? Yawn a couple times. (“huh?” -you say) Well, yawning is contagious and if he was lookin’, then he’d be yawning too. LOL! Then I’d make a subtle move once I know there’s some interest. Hehehe!

14. Do you have A.D.D.? I’m sure I do. Who wouldn’t with 3 babies and toddlers, a house, and a business to run?

15. What one trait do you hate about yourself? My arms.

16. Middle Name? Carolina (And no my name is not Caroline Carolina Ghetes… It’s actually Damaris Carolina Ghetes) Living in Chicago I got tired of people butchering my first name and then when I went by Carolina, I got fed up with being asked “North or South?” So Caroline it is forever. : )

17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment?

a. Backing up files take forever!

b. I need a Mac.

c. What to make for lunch?

18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday? Burger, Fries, Diet Coke

19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Diet Coke, Diet Caffeine Free Coke, Water

20. Current worry right now? When will I ever be caught up with editing and ordering?

21. Current hate? That I am not living in Chicago.

22. Favorite place to be? Chicago.

23. How did you bring in the New Year? Possible trip to my hometown (Chicago).

24. Where would you like to go? Chicago (getting the hint?)

25. Name three people who will complete this. I don’t know who would be dumb enough to. (hehehe)

26. Do you own flip flops? Wear them everyday…even when I have my poofy jacket on.

27. What shirt are you wearing? A chocolate brown off the shoulder tee.

28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? No way.

29. Can you whistle? Yes.

30. Favorite color? Pink.

31. Would you be a pirate? Yes. But I’d be the pirate who sabotages his pirate friends, by giving back everything we stole back to the people we stole from.

32. What songs do you sing in the shower? Who does that? (Okay I do, on occasion sing “The Sound of Music”).

33. Favorite girl’s name? Genevieve & Lola

34. Favorite boy’s name? Oliver & Clive

35. What’s in your pocket right now? $7.23

36. Last thing that made you laugh? Mad TV.

37. Best bed sheets as a child? I’m pretty sure they were white.

38. Worst injury you’ve ever had? Got 3rd degree burns on 30% of my body when I was two years old by spilling a pan of hot cooking oil all over myself. Apparently, I almost died from shock and stuff.

39. Do you love where you live? I am content. Ultimately if money were no object, I’d live in a modest victorian style home in Winnetka within walking distance to Lake Michigan…forever.

40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 1. In the living room and that is how I will always have it.

41. Who is your loudest friend? My friend Monica Strango, for sure. Man she is going to get me for this. LOL!

42. How many dogs do you have? 0

43. Does someone have a crush on you? Yes. My husband. Even after 6 years of marriage.

45. What is your favorite book? “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers. Best. Book. EVER.

46. What is your favorite candy? ANYTHING sour!

47. Do you know all the words to the Fresh Prince theme song? No. Not even close. I can beatbox it for you without the words. LOL!

48. What song do you want played at your funeral? “Sanctus” by Libera Boys Choir

49. What were you doing 12 AM last night? Watching MadTv.

50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Tristan was so annoying. (My two year old woke me up 8 times last night. EIGHT!)

Oh my goodness! After three boys, ages 3, 2, and 9 months, God has finally decided to bless me with a girl! For the last three years, it felt almost as though I was living in a boy’s locker room. Finally! A reason for pink! (Which happens to be my favorite color). I love my three boys to death, and now I can spice it up a little with some girl drama and diva attitude! Woohoo! According to my most recent ultrasound, she seems to have a healthy heart and a great looking spine and I am the most happy and blessed about that. We are going to name her Genevieve. I have loved the french culture since I was a little girl and knew that if I ever had a daughter, that she would get a French name. I am so excited!

Blog Pictures: Okay so I know I haven’t posted any new photos recently but that is because I sold my camera and bought the new Canon 5D Mark II which still hasn’t hit stores yet. I am waiting for mine to ship from B&H photo and I cannot wait! I hope to God I get it before Christmas, because, frankly, I would be very annoyed if I couldn’t capture the Christmas festivities with this awesome new camera! So I apologize to those who have been waiting for something new. Be patient! Once I get it in my hands, I will shooting away once again! Yay!

Before you go, watch this. Probably one of the best sermons I have ever heard.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Hi! So! For the past year, I have had a heavy burden on my heart for moms and dads who are expecting a child but do not have the funds, let alone the luxury, to buy some of the things they need for their little ones. After giving birth, many moms leave the hospital with just their babies in blanket and cannot afford to buy a car seat. I realize that today’s economy is tough on many of us, and as a matter of fact my family is going through the toughest financial times of our life together. HOWEVER, I also know that there will always be someone in worse shape than me. There will always be someone who has been living poorly much longer, and may have never known what it is like to own something nice and new. I realize this won’t effect the economical situation much, BUT I strongly feel that if we can help each other in little ways like what I am about to suggest, that it would make a lasting impression in this blink of time in these families’ lives. Then when they are financially able to, they would hopefully pay it forward. Pay it Forward.

This is why I feel that the Lord has laid it on my heart to start Little Angels Ministries. I can’t provide new homes or cars for these families, but with the help of my friends, family, community, and YOU, I am praying and hoping that I can show up PERSONALLY in their hospital room with many baby gifts for them to take home, that they may have never been able to afford.

And just so you know, though my passion is for the expecting parents and their newborns, I would NEVER leave out any other children that these families may already have. I will most assuredly try my best to take care of ALL of their children in whichever way that I can.

How can you help? There are SO many ways for you to help including donating your good used & new items, and even your time! Here are ways you can help:

ITEMS WE NEED OR COULD USE:
*Wicker Baskets/Empty Gift Baskets (These will be needed to put together
gift baskets for the mom when arriving at the hospital)
*Strollers
*Car Seats
*Diapers
*Wipes
*Baby Clothing
*Toddler Clothing
*Kids & Teen Clothing
*Maternity Clothing
*Adult Clothing (for teh VERY unfortunate parents)
*Shoes of ALL sizes (Babies, Kids, and Adults)
*Bouncers
*Gyms & Playmats
*Stationary Entertainers
*Walkers & Jumpers
*Swings
*Playards
*Baby Skin care & Rash Creams
*Changing Tables & Supplies
*Diaper Pails & Refills
*Bottles
*Breastfeeding Supplies (Pumps, Breast Pads, Nursing Bras)
*Formula
*High Chairs & Booster Seats
*Bibs & Burp Cloths
*Nursing Pillows & Stools
*Solid Foods
*Diaper Bags
*Child Carriers
*Shopping Cart Seats
*Bathing Items
*Potty Training Items
*Safety Gates
*Health & Baby Care
*Monitors
*Humidifiers & Vaporizers
*Pacifiers & Teethers
*Nursery Bedding
*Nursery Furniture
*Nursery Décor
*Baby & Children’s Books
*Baby & Children’s Toys
*Preggie Pop Drop Candies (for the VERY nauseous expecting mommy)

ITEMS THAT WOULD MAKE A GREAT LUXURY GIFT:
*Memory Albums, Scrapbooks, etc (for the crafty mom who would like to document
her family memories but does not have the means to)
*Digital Cameras/Video Cameras, etc (Used or New) for the mom & dad who could
never afford something like this but will be forever grateful that they
can now be able to document moments and memories with their family
*Spa/Salong Gift Certificates (for the VERY tired mommies) ; )

SERVICES THAT YOU COULD OFFER:
*Photography services
-It would be great if photographers in the Charlotte area could offer
their time to do portrait sessions for these families and give them a
set of prints and/or enlargements and/or CD with images.

*Babysitting/Nanny services/Mommy’s Helper
-If you are excellent with children and would like to offer yourself
to babysit for any of the families either one night a week, one night
per month, or some of you can EVEN offer yourselves everyday so that
one or both of the parents may be able to go out and work. Also, even
helping out a mother a couple of hours a week with dishes or cleaning
so she could have some time for herself would be ever so helpful!

*Remodeling & Handyman Services
-There may be a few opportunities where we could really use one or a few
of you handy men (or women) out there that would be willing to offer
your skills and help a crumbling home or repair a few things in the
home that could make family’s life easier and their home more
liveable.

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Now, what I have mentioned above are just a FEW ways you could help. Please keep cleanliness in mind. Bottles, Pacifiers, nursing bras and such should be brand new and unused. So far, this is all I could come up with, but please, if you have any other way of helping, I would surely appreciate your input, ideas, and help.

When we deliver the good news to these parents (either in the hospital or in their home), we will also be ministering to them about the good Lord Jesus and will be by providing them a bible (in their language if applicable), and other resources for getting closer to the Lord.

I am just starting out with this organization and with Christmas approaching, I wanted to get a headstart right away. I am currently working on filing Non-Profit paperwork to make this all legit. Until that paperwork is filed, I cannot provide you with any guarantees that what you donate can be deducted from your taxes. Also, monetary donations are gladly accepted, however until my non-profit status is approved, I cannot guarantee that you can use it as a tax deduction. But you may make monetary donations once I have gained non-profit status.

HOW DO I DONATE?
There are a few ways.

1. You can contact me via email letting me know how you can help.

2. You may drop off any items at any of the following locations:

Calvary Way Church
2432 Williams Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(Open Wednesday nights from 7:00pm-9:00pm)
(Open Sunday Nights from 5:00pm-8:00pm)
(Or drop off anytime of the week underneath the front porch area) *Please
leave your name and address or email info so that we can thank you.

If you are near the Carowinds Amusement Park area or near I-485 & S. Tryon
Street, you may email me (via Craigslist) for instructions on how to drop
off donations in that area too.

If you are out of state and would like to participate, please email me for mailing address.

3. Tell everyone you know that can help!

Thank you so much in advance, and God bless you dearly!

Caroline
Little Angels Ministries