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 took Natalie into our orphanage. She is now 14 years old, loves “running,” and is in 9th grade. She is still thinking about her future, and she is kind, obedient, and trustworthy! She loves school and loves singing with the children in our nighttime service! When she was younger she used to wear her hair in “two big, rough and fuzzy balls,” and the kids called her “Minnie Mouse!” But, she has outgrown Minnie Mouse! Thank you, partners, for all your sacrifices!
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 man standing in front of McDonald’s with a similar sign like that… But on the McDonald’s sign, it read: “Help Wanted. Apply Inside!”
We never saw anyone going inside to fill out an application form.
We have lots of young teens and older kids here in Haiti who work hard with chores outside and inside! Last week, our kids worked several days in the Food Distribution Center, hot and sweaty, packing food.
When they are not busy with another project they are working at the orphanage!! Our kids actually “Work for Food,” but they even work a little harder for candy or ice cream!! Ha!
They are good kids, but they know we have “wonderful partners!” Thank you, and God bless you!!
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 to La Roche with more than just food and supplies; we bring hope, compassion, and the light of God’s love to those who need it most. Our mission is not only to provide immediate relief but to sow seeds of faith and resilience in a community where despair often prevails. Through your generous support, we continue to make a profound difference, offering these children the promise of a brighter tomorrow. Join us in our mission to bring hope and healing to the children of La Roche, shining a light in the darkest of places with the love of God.
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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 restaurant, instead of paying for an extra cup of coffee, she would take a full cup and an empty one. She would fill each cup half full with coffee and dump a half cup of milk in each. When the lady tried to charge her, she would call the manager! If she wanted to buy a jar of peanut butter, she would punch a hole in the top, taste it, and then put it back on the shelf!!! I never saw her give anything to anyone! I dreaded each time I had to take her anywhere!
Proverbs 11:24-25 says, “There is he that scattereth and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat, (blessed), and be that watereth, (gives), shall be watereth shall be watered also himself.”
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 signs of leadership and honesty. She knew how to “get out of a bad situation” and make good things happen. She is basically over the kids when we are gone, although there are room mothers. She lets me know which kids need school shoes, tee shirts, etc. She is intelligent and she “thinks ahead” of problems!!
Yolanda will have two more years of High School! I will continue to pray for the Lord to use her life to make Haiti a better place to live!
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 surprises all over out here waiting for the gangs to come into Fond Parisien. We have the top former marines and snipers everywhere. Here, the road, mountain, and by the lake.
More are on the way! Traps are waiting; hell is waiting on the gangs.
Everyone here is to defend Love A Child and Fond Parisien, not to attack. We are doing all we can to hold them back from going after the gangs. If one gang member shows his face here, it will be his last time.
Never thought we would be another Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, building the wall with one hand and holding a sword in the other hand! Nehemiah 4:17-18
We are open, as always, doing our Father’s business. Thank you for your prayers and support.
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 sea. Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the Holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God shall help her and that, right early.” Psalm 46:1-5
If you have never gone through an earthquake, a tornado, or a hurricane, you may not understand what fear can do. The only peace and comfort we have, especially in “these times,” is the Lord our God. We must keep our focus on Him! He is still your “very present help” in the time of trouble and, the “only help,” you can depend on. Keep your eyes on Him, only! Blessings!
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 afraid!” Please remember us in your prayers. Our security, local brigade, and the police are doing a good job! None of us are afraid! “No weapon formed against us shall prosper.” (Isaiah 54:17) God bless you and thank you for praying.
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.
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 the day. In the last three minutes, I heard the small police force push the gangs back some. We may have to evacuate the children today. We need your prayers more than ever. I still believe in my heart that the gangs will never take us. The Lord is with us. Psalm 91. Isaiah 43:2.
