I don’t mean I actually want to turn into the plant on my windowsill. Before I explain, let me take a moment to tell you some amazing facts about the Spider Plant. Originally from the coast of South Africa, these grass-like plants are a widespread favorite for houseplants in the
Written out of a place of sadness and longing after fleeing the troubling situation in Haiti September
I was never the smart one. I always stressed over memorizing. School wasn’t easy for me. Learning to read was a chore well into middle school. When an 18 year old just graduated me was thrown onto the mission field in Haiti. After 6 months of Spanish classes, I was
I have learned to kiss the waves that throw me up against the Rock of Ages Charles H. Spurgeon I lay there crying, the events of the night plunging me into sadness every time I thought about it. It was the morning after we lost our baby to miscarriage. I
We have an urgent update. Remember baby Mike-John? He is now 18 months old. His surgeries have recently come to a halt because the hospital is no longer able to keep seeing him. His mother called us crying that she can’t live this anymore. He is trying to walk and
Hello Friends! In preparation for my husband and my upcoming ministry trip here are a few ways you can get involved. Donate Electronics! Maybe you don’t have extra finances to contribute right now but you have a used phone, laptop, or tablet laying around. Many schools in Haiti have an
Hello friends, it’s been a while. As most of you know my husband and I have been busy adapting to our new season of life stateside. He was finally approved to travel to the US on a ten year green card the first week of April. We made quick plans,
Thank you all for your questions. Question and answer is one of my favorite formats to share about ministry and life. I’ve summed up the questions into three categories: ministry, marriage, and more. Let’s get to it! Ministry What kind of ministry do you do in Haiti? This is a
Our sponsor students are hard at their studies. This week most have started their midterm exams. Our first priority when I arrived two weeks ago was to pay their tuition. Because we were uncertain in schools would be open for the whole year, we only paid half down on most
When You give to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand they are filled with good things. Psalm 104:28 I am sitting in the cozy corner of a local coffee shop, customers are coming in for their morning brew, standing while they wait for the barista to
Hi! I’m Rachel. Through a series of God orchestrated events I ended up in Haiti, in 2017. Through years of serving with a ministry there I came to love the country and its people. I met Nelson and we got married in 2020. It was the best decision of my life!
