So I posted earlier (then removed) that Janeil and Heather were at the hospital and were going to have a baby and it was a false alarm! This is the 2nd time I've been excited only for them to come back home with no baby! So frustrating....(okay maybe a little more frustrating for them than … Continue reading Will You Have the Baby Already?
There was Laughter, Frustration, Silence, Tears, & Hope….
The day before we left - we were making final arrangements for Wisley, Jose and I to travel to Gonaives. We were going to bring some supplies - food and clothing. Magdala and Roselande said they had family there and wanted to go with us. We laughed because as we got into the truck that … Continue reading There was Laughter, Frustration, Silence, Tears, & Hope….
Still Processing This Trip…..
I'm not sure where to begin or how I even feel about what happened today. My senses are completely overloaded. What I saw - What I smelt - What I heard - What I touched...... I felt compelled to to put this video on tonight. We got home about an hour ago. I'm trying to … Continue reading Still Processing This Trip…..
God of this City
I'm sitting in my office for the first time since we've been here (because we just got power)- tears streaming down my cheeks. I have felt more than overwhelmed the last few days. I spent most of the weekend with major migraines. I've been talking to Heather via email and she suggested I just sit … Continue reading God of this City
Can’t Complain…….No One Else Does!
Chuck and Frank have been here for days rebuilding the generator.....I'm feeling the fruit of their efforts as I sit in my bedroom with REAL power!! We will run it all night just to make sure it's really fixed! BUT WE THANK GOD FOR CHUCK AND FRANK AND ALL THEIR HARD WORK! Jose and I … Continue reading Can’t Complain…….No One Else Does!
The Kingdom’s Call For Your Compassion To Be Manifested By Your Commitment
We are using this blog as a platform to fundraise in a big way for the northwest zone. Please tell everyone you know - send it out in mass emails - to read Janeil's letter. Please get the word out about the mission's biggest needs during these tough times. FROM JANEIL Several things came out … Continue reading The Kingdom’s Call For Your Compassion To Be Manifested By Your Commitment
Message From Janeil
I asked Janeil if he would give an account of his thoughts and feelings while he is here so that perhaps you all could have a better understanding of the devastation that has happened here. So he talked....and I typed. From Janeil: We inspected the damage at Ansefoleur today. We have to take immediate action … Continue reading Message From Janeil
Ansefoleur and St. Louis Du Nord
This is a picture of a canal that is being constructed in St. Louis du Nord. With the hurricane waters running off the mountain - there were a lot of homes destroyed. So this canal is to help guide the water down safely and hopefully save a few homes This is a picture of one … Continue reading Ansefoleur and St. Louis Du Nord
“Friends” versus Kentucky Friends
I had a really good day today! I woke up at 4am and flew to PAP and was back in time for lunch! When does that happen?? Janeil, Andy, Mary Beth and the Kids Against Hunger group are here. We started a feeding station of 100 people at Three Rivers. Andy and Curtis plan to … Continue reading “Friends” versus Kentucky Friends
Heading to PAP Tomorrow….
We secured 10 barrels of Diesel today 🙂 God is good! We also made contact today with Agape Flights who have extra food in Cap Haitian. They're trying to make arrangements to deliver that to Port-de-Paix. I told them we really needed Rice, Beans, and soap! So we'll see how that pans out. They said … Continue reading Heading to PAP Tomorrow….