Month: November 2008

Some of you may remember Eveline - the girl that takes pictures of all the groups. We post those pictures online for friends/family to see. She also works part-time as one of our nannies. She mainly works with Gabriel - you've probably seen her taking pictures WHILE holding Gabriel! Obviously having 5 kids is a … Continue reading Eveline’s First Trip To The States

Since it's Thanksgiving Time - I thought this was a great post. I got this email from a good friend and I found it very fitting for the Holidays!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!   FOR THE grown kids  WHO are COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES  BECAUSE IT MEANS they are AT HOME,  NOT ON THE STREETS.    FOR THE TAXES I PAY  … Continue reading I Am Thankful…….

So this is our second year to do Thanksgiving here. Before we started spending our winters here - the Haitians told me they never celebrated it or even took off work. It was just a normal work day. I decided that would never be the same again - if I could help it!  It's unfortunate … Continue reading Thanksgiving…..Haiti-Style!

The Jesus Prom was held at Southland Christian Church on Friday November 14, 2008, from 6:30 pm to 10pm. Southland, and a local sponsor from Lexington (Geno's Formal Wear), provided dresses and tuxedos for all men/women (prom guests).  There were over 1200 guests who attended this year. The Jesus Prom has a different theme every year...this … Continue reading Jesus Prom

So sad today - Rosie's mom came to visit. She cannot weigh more than 50lbs. She was diagnosed with AIDS a few years ago and I kind of thought she would die last year - but when I see her today - it is so overwhelming. Jose and I had tears just coming down our … Continue reading Rosie’s Mom

Courtney Pierce is one of the missionaries here who runs the Miriam Center. She just went home on Christmas break. Please be in prayer for her friends and family. Hi Jody and Heather, I am not sure how this works but I know I have a great mission family all  across the states and overseas … Continue reading Message From Courtney Pierce

Well I'm home!! YEAH! I've spent all day going through crates, expense reports, listening to all that went wrong while I was gone - and I LOVE IT! Just so good to be with the kids and to see all our friends!  The generator is still down! We are using T-man's small generator to run … Continue reading Here He Comes To Save The Day….Mighty Chuck Is On His Way!

I'm stuck in Miami tonight - but should be in Haiti tomorrow. I cannot wait to be home even though the generator is broken again! Looks like we won't be able to put up lights around the compound quite yet - at least not if we want to turn them on! Even still  -I'm happy … Continue reading Stuck in Miami

I'll be heading back to Haiti tomorrow! YEAH! I finally got cleared from my doctor and am so excited to be going home! Also - while I was gone - the boat came in with all our CHRISTMAS! How about that for a wonderful homecoming! They just brought  to the compound our Christmas crates, food … Continue reading HEADING HOME 🙂