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3 Things I Can’t Get Off My Mind – Toilets, Cell Phones, and Second Hand Laptops
Recently I’ve had a few conversations with different workers at the guesthouse that I can’t seem to comprehend. Even after being here for a bit of time, there are some things as Americans we just can’t relate to or understand – ever. One of our workers is trying to fix up her house. It’s just a little…
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When we understand this truth, we live differently
I started reading the book Godspeed (only $2.51 on Amazon!). Thought the author had some interesting thoughts. Here are a few captions and paraphrases from the book. — It’s about the mission of Christ to the world and our specific place within that mandate. Your place in it. Mission is the single reason why your life’s purpose is different…
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Kou Kizin avek Marjory (Cooking Class with Marjory)
At the guesthouse we serve both Haitian and American cuisine. Our cook, Marjory, is extremely talented, and people are always asking for her recipes! I have decided that once per week I will spend the day in the kitchen with her to learn her secrets. Haitian cooking is not a quick, four-step, three-ingredient job. So…
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Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow author unknown “There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of those days is Yesterday, with it’s mistakes and cares it’s faults and blunders, it’s aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond…
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Pumpkin Carving – Haiti Style
For whatever reason, I love Halloween. Maybe it’s the beautiful fall colors, cooler weather, dressing up in goofy clothing, memories of trick-or-treating… I also love carving pumpkins. We were in the states in September this year and had a chance to do that with our friends one evening. Now back in Haiti, I wanted to…
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?