War Eagle.

Article by a South Carolina fan on Auburn's Hospitality:

http://www.dailygamecock.com/viewpoints/auburn-hospitality-sets-standards-1.1648337#5

This article made my night-Lets keep it this way Auburn fans!

O and since I was on the topic of Auburn I had to post a few pictures of favorite and the CUTEST auburn fan i know!

A Call To Action [Part II]

{Warning: this will be scattered}
Back in May I blogged about the burden on my heart for orphans. The burden has only grown deeper. And recently my heart has been broken for my city. Birmingham, Alabama. As I had continued reading Radical by David Platt I was stuck on this question, "How many of us are embracing the comforts of suburban America while we turn a deaf ear to inner cities in the need of the gospel?" Wow. Let me just answer this question. Most of us.

All of my conservations lately with the Lord have gone a little something like this: "I realize these burdens, but what can I, a 21-year old girl do?"

I had the opportunity to attend an Orphan Care and Adoption Fellowship last night. The Lord truly showed up. About 30 men and women from all over Birmingham gathered in a living room to each share their hearts and gain much needed support. Each person brought a different story to the table but carried the same burden. Some families had adopted-Some had fostered-S0me just wanted to provide financially & Some wanted to know how to get started. By the time I was supposed to share my heart I knew I was done for. I had told myself to hold it together, but lets just say I didn't the slightest bit. But what an overwhelming feeling to know that every one of those men and women were sharing tears along side of me. Unity.

There are so many little details I am leaving out but left me just say: Our God is good! Many doors were opened. New relationships were formed and exciting opportunities to get on board and serve were presented. All I could do was cry when I was made aware of an City Wide Orphan Care Ministry that is beginning. Wow, the Lord's timing is perfect.

Summer time [Part 2]

This is late but since the fall has now officially started I guess I need to finish up about the rest of my summer :)

We had a blast on our 2nd annual Dewhurst/Swinson camping trip at Elkmont Park.

So glad I got to spend some precious time with my precious niece!

This is rare for the Dewhurst family to be together but we were so thankful to have this time!

Our fourth of July was spent at no other than Lake Wedowee.

A weekend full of good company and food :)

I got a chance to celebrate a special birthday [21] with a special friend. Best friends since 1st grade.

Savannah received a very special gift. She was added to the Wall of Inspiration at Children's hospital along with 50 other children who were nominated by their doctors, nurses, therapists, etc.

I surprised Taylor with tickets to his favorite country artist, Eric Church, and we had a great night!

I was so glad to have all of my friends back home before everyone left again. The older we get the more we cherish these moments.

We had a fun end of the summer/beginning of our senior year of college luau in Auburn the weekend classes started back. I can't express how much I love everyone being in the same place at the same time!

Encouragement.

I don't know about yall but i feel like the best gift i can be given is encouragement. Encouragement that God is working in the lives of others and are proclaiming his goodness to others. Here is an awesome blog post from a sorority sister in Auburn. i hope this encourages you as much as it encouraged me!
http://chasingthecloud.blogspot.com/2010/08/chance-encounters.html

Summer time [Part 1]

So far this summer has been super busy with work and school, but i have managed to have a little bit of fun! Here is an update on what's been going on so far this summer.

Mexican dinner for Chris' going away party! Chris is amazing and will be missed. Kentucky is lucky :)

Got to spend some lovely time with my girls before we all got super busy with summer!

SummerQuest was a long week but was a fantastic one! Joanna found out she was having a BOY this week and we are all so excited!

I was blessed to get to spend my 21st birthday with some amazing friends!

I had to pleasure of attending Sarah Hardekopf and Justin Hefner's wedding on the my birthday. Here is a picture of wonderful friends, including Sarah's beautiful sister and maid-of-honor Katie!

Sarah Hardekopf, one of the most beautiful women on the inside--She was a stunning bride!

Some of my family got to make a quick trip up to Charleston to see my cousins opening of her restaurant Hammett's landing!

The incredible owners of Hammett's Landing. If your ever in Charleston, South Carolina you have to cross on over into Daniel's Island and eat there! It is amazing!

So happy i got to spend some time with my beautiful cousin Tamra.

Blessed.

This last week I had to the privilege to be a part of the Camp of Champions- a camp held every year for foster children and foster families. I have gone to this camp growing up, being that my dad works for the Alabama Baptist Children's Home, but this year was different, mostly because my heart has been broken for these children.

Of course I kept the toddlers :) and had the opportunity to love on them while their foster parents attended seminars to educate them on their children and adoption. I have never been around children who are starving for love and attention like these children. I would have 3 and 4 children in my lap at all times and i wouldn't have wanted any other way. Here are some incredible pictures my sister Stefanie took from the week.

Savannah and Tate were so happy to be reunited. For those of you who don't know we adopted Savannah when she was 2 and we had Tate as a foster child right when he was born weighing 2 pounds. They didn't leave each others side the entire week.

Scrapbooking.

For those of you who know me know that i LOVE to scrapbook. It relaxes me! I have had several people ask me if i would put a scrapbook together if they provide me with the pictures. Here are a few pictures from a scrapbook i made for Savannah about a year ago--all of the other albums i have made are with the people i made them for :)

I do not set a price for a scrapbook it's whatever your heart desires :)

If you are interested please let me know, by either emailing me: kldewhurst@crimson.ua.edu or my cell phone number is 205-516-9147.