We spent all day on Friday driving from KY to NY to visit Jose's family. On the drive here there were at least 4 major accidents. I saw cars overturned and a tractor-trailer on its side. At one accident I saw what appeared to be a body with a sheet over it. I have personally … Continue reading SO Thankful…Day 20
SO Thankful…Day 19
I am someone who is always thinking. My mind is constantly processing things and coming up with ideas. Not all my ideas are good ideas. For that matter not all my thinking is good thinking either!! LOL! Sometimes it’s hard to know what thoughts are mine and what thoughts are from God. A few months … Continue reading SO Thankful…Day 19
SO Thankful…Day 18
Since I can remember Christmas time at our house has always been super special! I love all the traditions my parents created! All the kids would bake sugar cookies with momma. Daddy would give us each a little money and drive us to a special place to shop for each other! We even got to … Continue reading SO Thankful…Day 18
SO Thankful…Day 17
God has blessed me with so many people in my life! Whether they're Haitian or American - God has used many friends to reach me, encourage me, and set examples for me. One of my closest friends is Momma Gigi. She is Gigi's biological mom. When Gigi moved in with us at 2 years old … Continue reading SO Thankful…Day 17
SO Thankful…Day 15
I've spent the majority of my life in Haiti yet when I moved to the Mole I don't think I really had any idea what street ministry was about. I've always known how to do it - I just never stopped to really think about the people we're ministering too. Not in any sort of … Continue reading SO Thankful…Day 15
SO Thankful…Day 16
When my children were born I couldn't get over how beautiful they were. They had such little feet and tiny hands! I loved to put my finger in their little hand. There is nothing better than filling their fingers squeeze mine. I loved to kiss on those little hands! To play pick-a-boo with those precious … Continue reading SO Thankful…Day 16
SO Thankful…Day 14
Short-term trippers often ask me if their presence here really matters? The needs seem so big and it's easy to get discouraged. It's hard sometimes to see the big picture - or even notice the small changes when you're here for such a short trip. What teams don't understand is that they have a way … Continue reading SO Thankful…Day 14
SO Thankful…Day 13
Ups and downs are simply apart of life. In one way or another we all face problems and trials that bring us to our knees. We face things that threaten our "Hope". After living in Haiti for a few years - my dad made me responsible for all of the staff on the St. Louis … Continue reading SO Thankful…Day 13
SO Thankful…Day 12
Anyone who has been to Haiti knows how incredibly kind the Haitians are. It doesn't matter whether they know you or not. When you walk down the street you are greeted with a smile and a wave! It doesn't matter if they're in a deep conversation - when you lock eyes - they stop talking … Continue reading SO Thankful…Day 12
SO Thankful…Day 11
As most of you know - Haiti is pretty warm all year round! Wednesday we were having our weekly staff meeting. As I was preparing I couldn't help but notice the heat. There wasn't a breeze to be found! The sun was beating on the tarp above and I felt like I was sitting inside … Continue reading SO Thankful…Day 11