“When All Hope Was Lost.” (WARNING: Graphic Photos) Romaine Derissaint had been suffering for over ten long years with tumors caused by a condition called “Lipoma.” This is when fat under the skin causes tumors, on the shoulders, underarms, and thighs. For Haitians struggling to keep food on the table, finding a doctor or hospital...
“Be Not Afraid.” In 2 Kings 18, we find that Judah finally gets a righteous king, King Hezekiah. With everyone else around him serving false gods and idols and committing abominations, Hezekiah feared God. He destroyed all the idols and groves where people had worshipped false gods. He was almost “standing alone” with his kingdom, serving God....
When Kenson was born, his mother died, and his father brought him to our Love A Child Orphanage. He loves soccer and basketball and gets along well with the younger children. He is quiet and has a good personality. When he goes to Church, he tries to make sure that "everything matches!" He is always...
Finding work in Haiti is not easy. All poor mothers and fathers struggle to make an existence for their children... even feeding them one meal a day is difficult. Some are farmers, but the soil is not good and rainfall is minimal. Not enough for a harvest. Some ladies try to wash clothes for others,...
PTL! Casimi was able to pick up our rice container at the Port yesterday! It was rough with the shooting and the gangs down there, but the angels were with him! Mission accomplished! Thank you for all your prayers. Yesterday Sherry and I could not attend our Love A Child board meeting in Fort Myers....
"How much is left over?" Have you ever noticed that some of the most famous stories in the Bible are about people whose names are never mentioned… the Good Samaritan, the little boy who gave his last two loaves and fishes to feed a multitude, or the little woman who gave her last two mites? They are...
Someone once asked us why there are so many orphanages in Haiti. Haiti has many orphanages and many "restavek" children. When a poor mother is pregnant, she often listens to bad advice from some of the older ladies that believe in "old wives’ tales." These young mothers have never had anyone teach them how to take...
Casimi was not able to pick up the rice we bought at the Port yesterday. I believe this was his 5th attempt. He will be trying again today. The gangs down at the Port and other areas are out of control. They told me this morning the gangs are out of control shooting. They shoot...
This week, your heart will be moved as you see patients leave our Love A Child clinics in Fond Parisien, Haiti with tales of restoration and new life. A young man was discarded on a deserted road with life-threatening injuries; good Samaritans place his life in the hands of the doctors at The Jesus Healing...
Sometimes we are in the valley, sometimes on top of the mountain. Some of you are in the valley and have been there for some time. Others receive criticism… Your family does not understand why you are serving Christ. Others may laugh at you and talk about you. Some of your friends may be against...