After living and working here in Haiti for over 33 years, we began to understand more about the life of the poor. We used to think, “Why do these poor women have children they cannot afford?” It is a very complicated thing. As soon as one is married, the woman is expected to have a...
“I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass and cut in sunder the bars of iron; And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by...
Today, the Lord’s blessings came down as we entered the village of Old Letant. With enough food for 200 families, we also cooked delicious meals for 100 children! There were 43,200 “Feed My Starving Children” meals in those boxes! The food is not only delicious, but full of vitamins, soy, and vegetables! This is the...
Job is one of the kids from the Children's Home. He has a pleasant disposition, always smiling, always respectful, and never a problem. He is 14 years old and is already about 6'2". Job broke his leg a few years ago. He has had pain that comes and goes for years, but never has complained...
“When we’re at our worst, God is at His best!” The story of the Israelites and their battle with Pharaoh and the Red Sea has such a deep message… After 400 years of slavery in total bondage, being tortured, beaten, and many killed, they are set free by the God of Israel whom they have...
Job is one of the sweetest teen-aged boys you will ever meet. He is one of our “Love A Child kids!” He is in junior high at our Love A Child School. He hurt his knee a while back, and his leg from his knee down is horribly swollen, and he is in so much...
“It’s What You Leave Behind.” Someone said, “When we leave this world it’s not what we take with us that counts… it’s what we leave behind.” Some people never think about others, how they can help the poor, or forgive someone who has wronged them. It’s “what you are,” and “how you have helped anyone...
Update On Our Newest Project: Saving Fond Parisien The committee of Fond Parisien came to us asking for help. It was an emergency. The big, dry river that comes down from the mountains, right into Fond Parisien, is very dangerous during the rainy season. Now, with it being hurricane season, the river could flow into...
Edna Matheus is a young, 27-year-old woman, who came to our Birthing Center last week. She gave birth to a beautiful baby boy! But, Edna wasn’t smiling when she came to us. The weight of the world was heavy on her shoulders. Even though she did not have to pay for her room, delivery, medications,...
