Perhaps it was all the emotional drama from yesterday - I'm not sure. But I found myself back on IV's around 3am this morning. I had a really rough night. I'm beginning to feel better but Magdala wants to keep me on IV's until tomorrow night so that I'm good and strong before the group … Continue reading WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Mimose…..
Rosie's grandmother just came to deliver the news that Mimose has just passed away. We are having a small wake tonight for her and then she will be buried first thing tomorrow morning. Jose went to go get the casket we made and is taking it to her house. It amazes me because this was … Continue reading Mimose…..
Update on Rosie’s Mom – – Mimose
Today we received the news that Mimose was breathing her last breaths. We decided to go to her house to see what we could do. I'm completely overwhelmed with emotions. The smell itself took my breath away - almost like the body was already rotting right in front of us. She's nothing but a skelton … Continue reading Update on Rosie’s Mom – – Mimose
Rediscovering The Word……
The last few days have been a little frustrating. Just having to deal with a few things and I continue to be off and on IV's. I am sitting in my office right now - trying to get ready for the next group coming in. I haven't been in my office in awhile - because … Continue reading Rediscovering The Word……
Malaya’s Candy Give-Away
So what do we tell groups when they come to Haiti - please don't start handing out things in the middle of a crowd. Well we're still showing movies and the kids are back in the courtyard again tonight. Malaya came up here and said that "the people" want candy. I told her we don't … Continue reading Malaya’s Candy Give-Away
AFTER CHRISTMAS SHOPPING…..
Wish we were out for all the great sales - but YOU are out - so you can help us. We sent out a newsletter asking for Christmas decorations to over 12,000 people! Guess how many boxes of lights we got - about 12 boxes! SO don't think someone else will do it. Go out … Continue reading AFTER CHRISTMAS SHOPPING…..
Christmas 2008
I was on IV's until noon on Christmas Eve! Talk about God's perfect timing! We enjoyed a great evening with the kids and Santa came Christmas Eve! I was glad Santa came early since I was kind of sick this morning!! All the kids were in the back bedroom with Eveline. Now the weird thing … Continue reading Christmas 2008
Christmas for the Street Kids…
We've been showing movies every night! The kids line up at the gate around 6pm. We pass out Skittles and Pop! One little kid told me it was all he had to eat today. It's amazing the things we take for granted. It's amazing what a $1.00 (skittles and drink) can do for just one … Continue reading Christmas for the Street Kids…
Our Christmas Miracles…..
You are looking at BABY A and BABY B! Not to sound like a Christmas Song - BUT - DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? That's right - you're looking at one of the first pictures of our twins! God doubled His blessings on our family and gave us two little miracles! Looking on … Continue reading Our Christmas Miracles…..