John 4:14 but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." Water An integral part of our life. Without it; we can not survive. Yet there are nations that struggle. Clean drinking water - scarce. Their survival in the balance. Poverty a way of life. Needy. Jesus repeatedly used analogies involving water. It is something we all need. Crave. Can not live without. Yet, He ... View Post
Do You Know Where To Go To Find Joy?
Death, Cancer. They have knocked on the door. They even moved in and resided. No rent paid. Demanding; always asking for more. The heaviness of loss always present. Always before you. Reminders in every corner; at every turn. A history. Part of you- Gone. Yet, deep inside there is a joy. A joy that can never be taken. It is seen in the faces of many who have experienced much more heartache than we could ever imagine. It is in the faces of those that call Haiti their ... View Post
Joy Heard From Haiti
They have flown into a different space. A culture not like our own. Les Cayes, Haiti. The south west section. On the coast. 6 hours from Port Au Prince. The farmer and his daughter, have left the -3 three temperatures, chores and school and have joined with other farmers. . . to go. They have heard the call. God said, yes. The Safe T homes; refuge for many. Because of your faithfulness in giving and prayer, they are there. Just over 5 years ago Haiti suffered one of the worst Earthquakes ... View Post
Getting Ready To Go
In 2 days my farmer and his daughter are leaving. They are flying with love and prayers to a third world country. A life long dream for both of them. Because of your generosity, financially and prayerfully, these two are going to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We pack suitcases full of baby cereal and formula. I pray. We want this bag to hold these tangible items but more importantly We want the love of Jesus to be known. We have known help. We have know grace. In the face of dire financial times and ... View Post
Day #23 of Thankfulness
Clothes flapping in the breeze. Sunshine each day. Gorgeous sunsets. Time together as a family. A farm family that rarely leaves home. And now time to travel. Home. Home to the routines and our chores. Home to the familiar, yet changed. And coming home is so bittersweet. 30 Days of Thankfulness~ I am thankful for: Vermont coffee My own bed time with 6 people in a confined space with 2 tv's equipped with cable 4 days of no cooking or cleaning time with my farmer real conversations, about something other than the farm 3 days of ... View Post
