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Haitian Disaster Relief Conference
We have had a group staying at the GH with a slightly different purpose then most. They are here studying disaster relief. Asking what went well, what didn’t do well, how to help effectively, and pretty much anything and everything was on the table. I thought this group had some interesting insights as they gathered…
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What day is it?
Verse of the day on the GH whiteboard: Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you. – Galations 5:1 A few pictures… We…
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Haiti Earthquake 2 Year Anniversary
Today is the two year anniversary of the Haiti earthquake. It has been easy to live here and not think too much about how this is the same place where a quarter of a million people died within a few days from the effects of it. Yes, there is rubble scattered around and some buildings…
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Full House (No, Not with the Tanners)
The month of January is going to be very busy. Below, in the picture, you can see all the different groups that will be coming through the guest house. It’s amazing how lives intersect in this place. Different groups passing through or staying for a longer period of time. Tonight we have almost every bed…
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Yet Another Adventure for the Books
Ryan and I have finally come to the conclusion that it would be very helpful to have a vehicle for personal use during our time here in Haiti. Much to Ryan’s disappointment, the cheapest option by far was a motorcycle. 🙂 He had his 30th birthday on Wednesday, January 4th, and got to unwrap the…
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Haitian New Year = Haitian Pumpkin Soup
This year marks the 208th year of independence for Haiti. Independence day is celebrated on New Year’s day (and the day after). It is undeniable that Haitians have seen more than their share of death, struggle, turmoil, hopelessness, poverty, <insert more struggles here>. The story of a powerless, beaten, and victimized culture overcoming oppression is easy for me…
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Guest Post: A Parent’s Perspective of Haiti
Written by John Mortier (Melissa’s Dad) You’ve heard the expression “a picture paints a thousand words”, in Haiti “a picture paints a million words”. Cathy and I have been in Haiti only three days and our eyes have witnessed events which will be engrained in our memories forever, observing lifestyles which no human being should…
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First Haiti Guest House Christmas Party
Melissa and her parents organized the first annual Christmas party for all the workers here at the Heartline Guest House. 1. Lunch We have been noticing that when we have pizza for dinner, the next day all the left overs are gone by breakfast. The Haitians seem to love pizza as much as Americans 🙂…
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Bòn Fèt Clarel!
Today we celebrated one of our guesthouse worker’s birthdays. His name is Clarel and he turned 25! Clarel was orphaned at the age of five when his mother was on a refugee ship that sank. He was then sent to an orphanage with his two brothers. From what I have heard, it sounds like it…
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Hearing Real Stories
I find it difficult to even remember what I did yesterday, but here is a quick attempt at everything that is going on as of late. The months of October and November at the guest house were crazy! Things have tapered off quite a bit in December. January will pick up a lot – so…