When we moved to the Mole – we received quite the “Welcome” from the local voodoo groups. We hadn’t been here for more than a month and they decided to hold a 4-day service right in front of our house. They would chant and beat drums all day and all night. While the service was … Continue reading And You Say You Don’t Wanna Go to Church?
Don’t Let The Drama Shrink You Back…
I feel really convicted to be in the Word more. Everyone has their share of drama but on the mission field it is intensified. Things that shouldn't matter seem like giant obstacles here. Laws that protect us in the states don't exist here. The oppression, the poverty, the voodoo, the sickness, the open abuse, the day-to-day … Continue reading Don’t Let The Drama Shrink You Back…
We Are Home!
The Adventure Home: Tuesday afternoon we loaded up the van with all our luggage and headed to Cincinnati! We flew on a direct flight to Miami! Everyone including the puppy was great on the flight! We landed at 8:30pm. Our next flight was at 7:30am. That meant we had an 11-hour layover in the airport! … Continue reading We Are Home!
I Will Never Forget…
I spent the morning looking through my posts from January 12, 2010 - reflecting - praying - crying.... Jose and I were supposed to go to PAP together that morning to meet with the Director of Tortuga Air. We had some shopping to do as well and he needed to help clear a container. So … Continue reading I Will Never Forget…
Lexington Herald Leader – Wedding Ministry!
I can't tell you how excited I am to see that Diane Cornelius 's Wedding Ministry is on the front page of the Lexington Herald Leader! It's a little different than the article that was in the Weekender Today! NWHCM is very blessed to be serving alongside Diane as she ministers to over a hundred … Continue reading Lexington Herald Leader – Wedding Ministry!
Haiti 2012 or Bust…
Well folks we've nearly finished packing our 18 bags! It's time to head home to Haiti and we couldn't be more ready! We have truly enjoyed our time in the states! It's been so encouraging! We've been able to really fellowship with our friends and family over the holidays! It's been a ton of fun but … Continue reading Haiti 2012 or Bust…
Happy 8th Birthday Rosie!
Today Rosie turned 8 years old! I've written before about Rosie's story and all that she's overcome! The fact that she's still here is a miracle! She is a miracle! This past fall Rosie was diagnosed with Profound Developmental Delay. She also has Sensory Integration Disorder. These past few months have been very difficult for … Continue reading Happy 8th Birthday Rosie!
Health Care In Haiti…
My very talented friend Tiffany Parsons recently had an article published in Transformed Magazine! She shares our personal story & work in Haiti - as well as other information from my Thanksgiving blog! I feel incredibly humbled by her kind words and SO GRATEFUL she was willing to share her personal story! She gives all … Continue reading Health Care In Haiti…
Happy New Year…
It's the first day of 2012. It's officially a New Year! Praise the Lord! Today many of us are reflecting over our last 12 months. We're remembering the good & unfortunately the bad. We're thinking about what we learned and what we're hoping to forget. We're setting goals - dreaming dreams - deciding what things … Continue reading Happy New Year…