We first saw Natalie at our Love A Child Malnutrition Center. Her father had brought her to us after her mother had died. Natalie was thin, malnourished, and in bad condition. She was very thin and underweight. After she recovered, we realized that her father had abandoned her. So, we[…]
I’m sure you have seen people on the highways, in towns, under trees, and just about everywhere with signs reading, “Will work for food!” But actually, most are not hungry but just want money to buy beer, cigarettes, and drugs. Last time we were in the States we saw a[…]
In the remote region of La Roche, Haiti, hunger is a constant companion that shadows the lives of its people. The children here face the harsh realities of poverty, their days marked by malnutrition and the struggle to survive in a world that offers little relief. Love A Child journeys[…]
I have seen a lot of stingy people in my life. We once lived next door to a tight, stingy, and elderly “Christian“ lady. I had to drive her car and take her wherever she needed to go. She hated spending one dime! When I would take her to a[…]
She and her cousin, Jolina, were both born in some of the highest mountains of Haiti. Yolanda’s mother died in childbirth, like so many others. She and her cousin were carried from the mountains to our orphanage here at Love A Child. When Yolanda was a young teen, she showed[…]
Last evening, the police at the small police station we prepared were attacked. The police pushed the gangs back twice!!! We are proud of them. All this happened about 10 minutes from us. These next two or three days will be a test. We are not afraid… We have big[…]
“A Very Present Help.” What a comfort these words are in the times we are living in: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the[…]
With help from security, the few police pushed the gangs back, but not very far. Our drone picked up some gang members positioning themselves. Right now, we are good. The children are having service downstairs, singing and praising the Lord. Sherry overheard Jesse telling his wife “that these children are not[…]
Here are some pictures from today during the peaceful march! Stephanie, from Farmer John’s, passed out about 500 cups of water. Please pray! We may be under attack tonight. Bobby and Sherry
Jesse just knocked frantically on our door, as he’s been getting messages. The 400 Mawozo gang just attacked the little police station that we set up down the road a little way. The gang has been firing on the broken police tank. We expected an attack at night, not during[…]
