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Category Archives: Blessings
Sick in Haiti
Three weeks ago today I woke up with a simple summer head cold. It had been going around, both here in Haiti and in the US. So I wasn’t completely surprised that I would be joining the ranks of people … Continue reading
De-Tour to Haiti
Last Wednesday, July 10, we lugged our bags into the Nashville airport (with the help of dear friends) and began the first part of our journey to Haiti. Our flight left Nashville on time at 6:00 am and landed in … Continue reading
Posted in Blessings, God's Provisions, Haiti, Waiting
Tagged beaches, canceled flights, delays, vacations
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4,939 Days
4, 939 days. That’s how long we’ve called Nashville, TN home. Just over 13 and a half years ago (December 29, 1999) we moved here to finish our undergrad work at Lipscomb University. It’s hard to believe that was over … Continue reading
On Your Behalf
Throughout this time of preparation for the move, I have heard several comments admiring us for giving up our life here in the States and moving to Haiti. I have also heard people say they wished they had the courage … Continue reading
Living in the Moment
We are short-timers, a military term used for individuals who have a short time left to serve their current tour of duty. Three weeks from tomorrow we will be on a plane to Port-au-Prince (with a tranquilized cat in tow). … Continue reading
Posted in Blessings, Haiti
Tagged contentment, friends, God, living in the moment, short-timer
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16 years
Yesterday we celebrated 16 years of marriage. It was a great day, one of the best we’ve had in weeks. We’ve come to realize that selling all your belongings and preparing to move to a foreign country is a little … Continue reading
“I trust you, Jesus.”
Today, so many years ago, the women who were following Jesus woke up with hearts so heavy, I wonder if they even left their house, much less their mats. Did the sun even come out on that day? Did the … Continue reading
Still Waiting
What is it about waiting that sends us into a frenzy? It isn’t about the time we spend waiting. For example, a person waiting in a doctor’s office for an hour and a half may exhibit anxiousness, feeling out of … Continue reading
A blessing from our month of R & R
We devoted the month of February to prayer, seeking God’s wisdom and guidance on what step we should take next. Throughout February, we became more aware of God’s blessings in our life. I’m thankful for the time of rest and realization … Continue reading
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