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Tag Archives: Haiti
The Question Behind the Questions
Bitter questions are often the result of unexplainable circumstances. In response to Haiti’s earthquake two weeks ago, I’ve heard many people ask things like: Where is God in the middle of this? If there is a God, why would he … Continue reading
A Teacher Far Better Than Me
When my husband and I decided to take our boys on a mission trip to Haiti, we had no idea how much that one decision would change their lives. We started to have an inkling the first day we drove … Continue reading
My Heart is in Haiti
I had a different post scheduled for today, but I scrapped it for another day. Today my heart is consumed with Haiti. Some of you know our family traveled to Haiti in June. You can read about our trip here. … Continue reading
Why We Made Haiti a Family Thing
We live in one of the most affluent communities in Colorado. Which means: The houses are huge, million-dollar mansions everywhere you turn. The amenities are generous, including multiple recreation centers, pools, etc. Residents count their toys: boats, RVs, waverunners, SUVs, … Continue reading
Bigger Than Me
I mentioned here that there were a few moments when I doubted my decision to take our boys to Haiti, especially the youngest. Would it be too much? Would the physical and emotional challenges push them too far? Would they … Continue reading
Measuring the Worth of the Journey
Two days into my trip to Haiti and I started to question my presence there. In the months leading up to our departure, I had hopes of making an impact on a country and people who could use some help. … Continue reading
Haiti Journal: Pushing Past the Can’t
What’s your pain threshold? I’ve been told I’m pretty tough … for a girl. I can work physically hard (I’ve landscaped, drywalled, remodeled, etc.), can rough it without a shower or hairbrush for days in the middle of the Colorado … Continue reading
Haiti Journal: A Girl Named Stephanie
My life has been changed by a girl named Stephanie. Two weeks ago she was a picture sitting on my counter. Now she is a face I’ve touched, a child I’ve hugged and a life I know. We haven’t known … Continue reading
Haiti Journal: The Other Side
Though I’m stateside again, my heart is still in Haiti. I’m struggling to find the words to describe last week’s journey. This week I’ll be posting more about what we witnessed and experienced. Hopefully, over the next several days I’ll … Continue reading
Haiti Journal: New Missions
I knew very little about New Missions before I traveled here. Two men I work with and respect, Tim DeTellis and Dave Nowak, lead the organization. That was enough for me. After hearing them talk about it over the past … Continue reading