In our time here in Haiti we have had many “firsts.” Some of which we would never have dreamed of experiencing. Well here is another: Christmas in Haiti. It will be a little different than back in the good ole USA. For starters, the temperature will be be quite a bit hotter than New York. We will also have green all around us instead of white, and our tree wi
ll not be a big pine tree. As a matter of fact it will be made out of Continue reading “Christmas in Haiti!”
Month: October 2017
November USA Tour!
We are heading to the states in November! Hopefully it won’t be referred to as Novembrrrr. 🙂 After 4 months in Haiti, we are very accustomed to temperatures between 75 and 95 degrees! We will be doing a lot of traveling while we’re in the states to visit with family, friends and supporters. We would love to see you all!
Our trip tentatively includes stops in Continue reading “November USA Tour!”
People, Projects & Priorities
There’s a phrase that we often hear about relationships in both home and work environments: “people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” There are some exceptions to this rule, but orphan care is not one of them!
This week marks four months living in Continue reading “People, Projects & Priorities”
What are Village Values?
We call them Village Values.
We have two campuses (Children’s Villages) at The Hands and Feet Project with a total of 110 children, over 100 full and part time Haitian staff, and 8 American missionaries living full time in Haiti. Every one of us know what the 
Village Values are Continue reading “What are Village Values?”
How Important is Family Preservation?
The methods of caring for orphaned and abandoned children are changing. The goal is family preservation rather than institutionalization. We want displaced kids to come out of their childhood and be as well adjusted as possible. The best way to do that is Continue reading “How Important is Family Preservation?”