I have nothing to say. Seriously. Well, okay, so I’m writing down that I have nothing to say. So that’s saying something. But 2 weeks after returning from Haiti, I’m struggling to find my blog groove again. Maybe it’s because I saw people in Haiti without shoes. Or lunch. Thus, I’m finding that making fun [Read More]
Money is Gourde, I Mean, Good
I brought back some Haitian currency from my trip. My kids, ages 9 and 6, aren’t huge collectors of foreign money, but I thought they would find it interesting. Sydney looked and touched the money for about 10 seconds. Then she moved on with her life. Will examined the Haitian money a bit longer. “It’s [Read More]
Boys will be boys, even in Haiti
One of the best parts of my trip to Haiti last week was meeting Agustin. Agustin is 9 years old and in the 4th grade. My family has been sponsoring his schooling through Haiti Outreach Ministries for a year and a half. After morning songs last Wednesday, the Principal called Agustin to her office to [Read More]
I’m Back from Haiti
It was a whirlwind week in Port-Au-Prince Haiti. And a good, good week. After a day’s delay getting there (we missed our connection in Miami thanks to 1 de-icer for all of American Airline’s planes in Detroit Sunday morning) we arrived late Monday afternoon. My overall impressions and thoughts: Port-Au-Prince resembles Southern California at first. Nice [Read More]
Blogging Buddies, Day 4
I’m still in Haiti with a mission group from my church and away from my blog. I hope to share some stories of my trip next week! In the meantime, I’d like to introduce you to the Bargain Babe, who blogs at Zucchini Summer. The Bargain Babe likes to blog about family, fun, crafts, bargains, [Read More]
Blogging Buddies, Day 3
Another day in Haiti, and another day to introduce you to my Blogging Buddies. Today I’m happy to welcome Elizabeth from Transitional-Woman. Here’s a little bit about Elizabeth: I am at a turning point in my life with 3 young men in college and my daughter on the brink of marriage. Exploring the transitions all [Read More]
Blogging Buddies, Day 2
I’m still in Haiti and away from the blog and things like electricity! And I’m still excited to introduce you to my Blogging Buddies. Next up is Lynden, a divine crafter who blogs at An Elegant Touch. I am a mature, educated, creative woman – a Mother of two grown children – a Gramama of [Read More]