If one is driving in Haiti, the most singular rule of the road to remember is that small must yield to large. That is, a motorcycle must yield to a car or pickup, which in turn must surrender to a tractor trailer or bus. Pedestrians must ap [...]
We have been doing personal evangelism on Saturdays in Dondon, a village about an hour away from us. This has not been a friendly area in which to witness. I had believed that it was a hopeful place to plant a church; that remains to be see [...]
Our Christian school has been in session for a few weeks. Theresa is teaching English as a second language again this year. There appears to be a good spirit among the students, with almost no absenteeism. I believe this is due in part to t [...]
Should everything go according to how the Haitian government has outlined the future calendar for her citizens, Theresa and I will be allowed to return to St. Raphael on August 11. We have been advised by both Haitians and Americans not to [...]
In our last prayer letter, I gave an update on a few medical setbacks that I had been experiencing. Shortly after you received that report, we began to receive news of the virus outbreak. Unfortunately, my dad lost the battle with COVID-19 [...]
“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.” (Psalm 90:10) After turning 70 in December, life h [...]
On January 13, one-third of the Haitian Senate will complete their political term and are required to step down from their positions. Normally, that is not too problematic, but the affairs in Haiti have not been normal in recent months. Som [...]
When Theresa and I came out of Haiti this past summer due to the violent demonstrations throughout the country, I did not foresee that the civil unrest would escalate. Schools have not opened their doors this fall. Transportation continues [...]
I trust you received our updated prayer cards in August. Your faithful financial support and prayer support are greatly appreciated. We are monitoring the hurricane activity in the Caribbean, as well as the violence in Haiti, for our return [...]
On May 12, we conducted our annual Fet Mwason, equivalent to a Harvest Holiday. Preparations for this celebration started on the 10th with the dressing of a cow. Meat is a delight for the average Haitian, so it was little surprise that we w [...]
