Back in the 60s, when Haiti was still known as the “Pearl of the Antilles,” Haitian families successfully grew coconuts everywhere around the countryside. They were grown for their tasty meat, coconut oil for cooking, and their beneficial “coconut water.” Growing and selling coconuts was an easy “business” for many Haitians. Their coconut crop was...
“Fear Not… Be of Good Cheer. For I Believe God!” Acts 27:24,25 Many years ago, when we first began working in Haiti, I was taking a Mobile Clinic team to La Gonave Island, Haiti. The boats going over to the island at that time, were “old dilapidated” fishing boats with holes in them. I really...
Many years ago, a lady named “Mdm. Cheap-Cheap” told us all about a beautiful baby girl who was abandoned on the street. One of our workers hurried to find her and brought her back to us. We agreed to take her in. Later, we found out that she had inherited a severe health problem that would...
The Moringa tree is a miracle tree. These pictures are from our Agricultural Training Center (ATC). The pictures are from the preparation of the Moringa powder to the end. Our children love Moringa! It keeps you healthy! Look up the Moringa tree on Google and read all the health benefits. Next month, Sherry will give...
Love A Child travels across Haiti's diverse landscapes, where countless families grapple with the persistent challenge of insufficient nourishment. Witness the resiliency of local villagers who unite in solidarity, clearing paths to enable our vital assistance to reach villages in need. Hear the touching stories of children left to confront the abrupt loss of their...
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...
That sweet little “toddler” in his father’s arms has grown up! Only, that “toddler” was not a toddler! He was seven years old, and bloated with malnutrition. We had been conducting a Mobile Clinic in the mountains and that’s when we discovered Mackenson, who was really about seven, in his father’s arms. We took Mackenson...
Today, a poor mother named Madamn Louinette Derival received a big blessing! She is a poor Haitian mother, but when she got to hold her new baby boy, she was so happy and blessed! She had no baby clothes but one of our donors had already donated “one-sies” which say, “I’m a little blessing!” In...
“For this thing is too heavy for thee; thou are not able to perform it thyself alone.” Exodus 18:18 — Sometimes, we take on a load that is too heavy for us to carry by ourselves. We think we are “Superman” and we think we can do it by ourselves. But, this is wrong. The Lord...
Job was born in the far-away mountains of Covant. His mother, Madamn St. Bonheur, died in childbirth and his father, Elias Augustin, was unable to care for him. He took the baby, Job, to an orphanage that could not take him, and they contacted Love A Child. Job was always sweet and quiet. He is...
