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Hurricane Sandy in Haiti
Currently, we are thinking and praying for those in the path of Hurricane Sandy. A lot of rain hit Haiti during the pass of Sandy. Rain.Rain.Rain.More.Rain. Thankfully we avoided the strong winds. It’s amazing how in the States, we have better drainage systems in place, and this much rain would hardly affect us there.…
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Top 3 Ways to Call the United States from Haiti
It can be tricky calling the states. How do you do it and what’s the best way? John tells us of how they used Ham radios to communicate between two people here in Haiti. Then if they wanted to call the U.S., they would go up the mountain to a hotel and use the hotel’s phone to…
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Run For Life Haiti .org
Would you please take 4 minutes and watch this video I first met Barry when we came to visit Haiti for the first time. Barry & his wife Bec were running the Guest House and were looking for someone to take over. We felt called to the Guest House before ever stepping foot in Haiti.…
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Detailed Look at Today in Haiti
A day in Haiti is always difficult to explain. It’s a question we get asked a surprising number of times. Life here is different everyday. I often think, what is the most important thing I need to be doing here in Haiti. Is it running the Guest House? Is it helping with Haitian Creations? Is it talking with…
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Haiti to Stateside and Back
New favorite quote, I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. That is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant. -Martin Luther King Jr. I have been in the states for a short time. To be honest, I was hesitant and having a hard time thinking of…
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“Run For Life Haiti” Reconnaissance Trip
Over the last week, Barry, Troy, John McHoul, John Meadth, Pierre, Junior, and I have traveled on two separate occasions from the southern part of Port Salut, Haiti up to the northernmost part of Cap-Haitien, Haiti. It has been quite an adventure seeing the countryside of Haiti. You might be asking what the “Run For Life…
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Using GPS to Track Our Stolen iPad in Haiti – Part 3
This is the final segment of the story. If you haven’t already read the other parts – here are the links to part 1 and part 2. A group of Haitians start assembling outside the gate of the house having their own discussions. They seem to suspect something of this place. This is so frustrating. So…
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Using GPS to Track Our Stolen iPad in Haiti – Part 2
Sorry to keep you hanging from part 1 but these stories take some time to write. Where were we in this story? Ah, yes! We have pulled up the van around the corner of the house. I feel like I can hear my heart beating outside my chest. Internally I am processing, “Is this really…
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Using GPS to Track Our Stolen iPad in Haiti – Part 1
Like most days in Haiti, you really never know what will happen. Maybe it’s the days that you feel the most comfortable in your surroundings that the inevitably unexpected happens. This is not a story that one could fabricate or imagine but it is a real-life event told as honestly as I can. Sunday morning…
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Beware Fake $100 Bills, Isaac Update and Other Things
Around Clercine, the broken branches and debris have been cleaned up. Shoe and second-hand clothes vendors are out, the tap-tap stations are bumping, and the normal (but exciting) drive of dodging bikers, stray dogs, pot-holes, people, (oh yea) and cars… are back in full swing! The street market is bustling and supermarkets and restaurants are open.…
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?