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Marjory is in Labor (Quick Update)
You may have noticed in our past blogs of pictures showing off Marjory’s very pregnant state. She works at the Guest House and has been part of the maternity center’s program. We have been waiting and waiting… finally, tonight she went into labor. It could be a short time or a while until the baby…
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Thanksgiving
I want to continue to thank you all for those that have been supporting us in this journey. Without your help we wouldn’t be able to be in Haiti helping this wonderful organization called Heartline. Melissa and I just hosted 18 people for our first Thanksgiving dinner. We actually didn’t know that this was going…
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A Time of Thanks and a Call to Give
After a few months here, we have been reflecting a lot on what has been happening at the guesthouse, all the people we’ve met, and all the wonderful things God is doing through Heartline. The guesthouse is a unique ministry in that we are not out directly “in the fields” going to orphanages, building houses,…
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Only in Haiti
Here are a few highlights/adventures/lessons learned/near death experiences … from our time here these last few months: Melissa’s nearly been steam-rolled while driving through a crazy intersection with no stoplight. (Who needs exercise when your heart rate can go through the roof just driving?) Ryan now has a Master’s degree in toilet repairs. We’ve had…
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What Does Tilapia, Foothills, and a Chef Have In Common?
They are all mentioned in this post! Ok, I know… it’s a stretch, I really just couldn’t think of a title for this post 😀 So much has been happening lately, it’s hard to pick which piece would be the best to dive into. Family Gary (Melissa’s brother) and Kristin have had a son named…
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What is Brokenness
Brokenness can mean so many different things. I am learning what it means to be broken. I have been challenged by this especially while in Haiti. You look around and see physical brokenness everywhere. The earthquake was almost 2 years ago and a lot of the rubble has been removed and recycled. Then, I drive…
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Three Month Update
Ryan and I have now been in Haiti just over three months. In some ways it’s went quickly, and in others it feels like we’ve been here forever. We have met a lot of amazing people, both guests and Haitians. Being at the guesthouse is never predictable, and you never know what a day is…
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Death Rate of Women Giving Birth in Haiti
I have Google alerts setup for articles related to Haiti. I came across an article which was pretty hefty. It reminds me of why Melissa and I are here in Haiti and supporting Heartline. One of the cornerstones to Heartline is the Maternity Center and the programs they provide. Women can enter the program during…
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Safe Place
Where has the time gone! It has been over a week since Mel or I have written! There have been some major highs and lows this week. Where should we begin the story? One of our prayers is that the Guest House can be a safe-place. A sanctuary where guests including visitors, missionaries, Canadian, US,…
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Bòn Fèt Monise!
“Bòn Fèt” means “Happy Birthday” in Creole. Yesterday, Monise, one of our workers at the guesthouse, had a birthday. So we decided to throw a party for her. It was a lot of fun, but I had no idea how complicated it was going to be. As I’ve said before, everything in Haiti just seems…