A Look Behind the Camera

You know when you want something really bad, that it consumes your whole mind and your heart aches just thinking about it? That’s me right now. The topic of my longing is Alaska. I just came back from my third mission trip there and each time, it gets harder to leave. I know that I could live there, even during the harsh winters. I feel like there is a tugging on my heart even now as I write about the topic. Yes, I know that it would be secluded from everything and just about everyone I’ve ever known, but I feel that I belong there.
I am praying that God will bring to me the joy of purchasing a one-way ticket sometime soon. (if it is His plan)

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Luggage: check
CameraS: double check
Computer: triple check
Wesley and Joel: infinity check

We’re off to Alaska as I write. First leg of the trip: Troy to Atlanta. I’m so pumped even though I got little sleep last night. Pray for us!

In just a little less than 72 hours, I will be leaving for Alaska for the third time. I have so many emotions going through me right now, but two that are sticking out more are anxiousness and contentment. Is it possible to feel these two emotions at the same time? I’m anxious that I’m going back, yet I’m content that God is bringing me back “home.” Yes, Alaska is my “home.” The first time I set foot in the Last Frontier, I was astounded at the amazing landscape and how grand it was. I thought how could a God so Awesome create these enormous mountains that have several different climates on them and still spend so much time to create all the details of a tiny human person. Upon leaving, I left a piece of my heart there and year-after-year, I always find a way to return.

As the hours count down, I keep praying that God will prepare the way for us. He has already brought us a long way. We raised all our money. Another member and I have recently gotten over spring-time colds just in time. God has already done great things, and I know more great things are to come.

If you would like to have a daily update of pics and videos, please visit the webpage we have created…… http://alaskabound.weebly.com/index.html

I will attempt to write a daily update on here as well.

Please continue to pray for us and stay tuned for more.

In just a few short months, I will be going to Alaska…..again. The first time I went, I left a part of my heart there and every time I go back, I leave a little bit more. But in return, I gain so much. I gain understanding of a powerful and loving God.

During this upcoming trip, I will be assisting with the works of what goes on at the finish line  (in Nome, Alaska) of the famous Iditarod Sleddog Race. There will be so many opportunities to meet the locals and to also connect with others from around the world who are there with the same calling.

While God has opened up a door for me to develop a greater heart of compassion for His people around the world, the exciting part is that you will be able to share in this compassion in several ways. First, you can help pray for me and my fellow students. We will need prayers that God will prepare us for our visit and bless our efforts as we minister to the people of Alaska. We will also need prayers that our financial needs will be met. At this time we need to raise $1,700 each to attend this trip, and that is quite a challenge!

Another way you can be involved is to help provide that financial support. Would you consider supporting me with a small donation? Below is a link to a Paypal form where you can submit a dollar amount you wish to donate. (Accepts several forms of payment, Paypal, Mastercard, Discover, Visa, Bank Draft, etc.)

Whether you feel led to contribute financially, through prayer, or both, all of your support is appreciated.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=halleman87%40yahoo%2ecom&lc=US&item_name=Alaska%20Mission%20TRip&no_note=0&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHostedGuest

Thanks again for any form of support you give.

Love, Heather

Just uploaded a bunch of pictures to my Facebook photography page.

You should head over there and check them out> www.facebook.com/heatherallemanphotography

Also, like the page while you’re there.

More pictures will be uploaded later this week.

-Goodnight all!

I’m finally internet official!

www.heatherallemanphotography.com

I’ve had a personal website for a while now but it’s been hosted through someone else. This one I get to host personally with my own server space (a lot of techno-babble, i know). The site is still under some construction, but by next week it will be complete.

I only bought the server space for three months, but after putting so much effort into it, I may renew and keep it.

Anyways, let me know what you think of it. :)

A little over a week ago, I had the privilege of photographing a couple who are friends of mine who are expecting their first child. I know that both of these wonderful people are going to be excellent parents and they are going to rear their daughter to be the best God-fearing and God-loving princess of the King there is.

Here are some images from the shoot.

First off, I did not actually kill a cab driver. It is a running joke that October 11 is Cabbie-killing day. Anyways….

Today was amazing. Thank you all for the well-wishes of a great day. It truely was. And as my birthday is now ended, I sit back and think about all the things I am thankful for in the 24 years I have been graced with. God has placed certain people in my life that are very dear to my heart and I know that I will never lose touch with them. God has also graced me with a loving family that is there for me through thick and thin. Most days, I forget to count my blessings and I take for granted all that I do have. But there are days when I just sit in the silence of my home and thank the almighty Father for what I do have.

Again, thank you all for the birthday wishes. It really made my day to hear each and every birthday wish.

Have a great day! Much love!