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Pictures of Tropical Storm Isaac in Haiti
Here are some of the latest pictures of tropical storm Isaac. All the Heartline people are ok. Some broken down trees and cleaning up to do. The sky is beginning to clear though we have been warned more rain could be on the way. Just heard an airplane! The airport must be open again. There…
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Dancing with a Casket? Yep.
Ryan and I were able to take a few days off this week, so we decided to drive way up in the mountains and stay at “The Lodge.” It is a beautiful log cabin surrounded by tall pine trees, mountains, and lots of fresh air! You can hardly believe that you are in Haiti, after…
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7 Year Anniversary
Today marks our 7 year anniversary! It feels like it’s beeeeen fooorrreeevvvveeer Just kidding! In all honesty, it feels like we have hardly been married for much time at all. It feels more like 3 years. I am not sure why 3 years but maybe because I feel like we have so much still to…
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Do I Still Have the Strength?
I am not going to lie. The last week has.been.tough. You don’t have to look far whether you are in the U.S. or in a third world country (like Haiti) to see brokenness. Whether it’s physical, relational or spiritual. We have seen much brokenness in this life. The things happening this week in my life…
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Night Out Downtown – Haiti Style
There have been a few carnivals that have come and gone in Haiti since we have been here. Some relate back to Voodoo, some are Catholic holidays, some just government parades and others are we-should-have-a-holiday 😀 This is the best description I can find about what this carnival is about… “Champs de Mars is boasting…
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Guest House Orientation *Video*
I have thought about making a video we can show to first time guests and groups that give an introduction of the guest house. I have failed to put the idea into action the idea. What really motivated me was the fact that Evan has a nice camera we could use for the filming. I figured…
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Who Doesn’t Love a Shopping Spree
Thank you all for your continued support during out time in Haiti! We couldn’t be here doing this without you. Ryan and I will be taking a trip home in September for my sister’s wedding, spending time in Milwaukee and the Twin Cities. If you would like to help the guesthouse out by donating any…
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Melissa’s Birthday Failure
It was Melissa’s first birthday in Haiti on July 14th. I really wanted to do something special. Let me start by saying that in Haiti, you can plan and plan, plan and plan, and come time to execute it… well. Let’s just hope you enjoyed planning “something” because what you planned will probably not end…
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Cross Posting – A House Call in Haiti
I feel like this article gives a glimpse into a conversation with a Haitian and what it might be to live in their shoes. Most of all – this puts into words what I can often not. (Thx Livesay’s for sharing) – Ryan A House Call in Haiti By John A. Carroll, MD Many years…
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Big Decisions Ahead for the Future of Haitian Creations
In Haiti, we have encountered situations in which we have never come across before. For me, difficult situations. All varying degrees of difficulty. Stories Here are some other stories I have read/heard recently from other Heartliners: A pregnant woman is being abused by her husband. She has no one to go live with and she understands…
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?