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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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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 Christmas in Haiti
Traditions go out the window a bit when you move to Haiti. You start brand new in almost everything you do, including what happens on Christmas :-D. I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. -Charles Dickens, Ebeneezer Scrooge, A Christmas Carol Melissa’s parents arrived yesterday night with…
Memorable Moments
- Using GPS to Track Our Stolen iPad in Haiti
- Used to Seeing… Now Seeing…
- Hiking the Mountains of Haiti from Furcy to Jacmel
- Haitian Wedding
- The Untold Story of the Most Dangerous Day during Run For Life
- Homeless in Haiti
- Ever seen someone show up at the dentist wearing only a shirt?