Here’s a snap shot of our time in the Dominican Republic, serving with YWAM San Pedro! Brian worked on lots of projects around the base. Here’s a picture I took through our window as he installed some security lights around the property of the base. He also tagged along with a staff member interviewing… Continue reading San Pedro Snap Shot
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Thankful…still!
This post is a little late, but since we’re STILL thankful, I figured it would be okay to post a post-Thanksgiving post :). (How many times and different ways can YOU use “post” in a sentence?) We had a very unique Thanksgiving this year! The staff wanted to celebrate, despite the fact that we were… Continue reading Thankful…still!
You know you’re a missionary in YWAM San Pedro when…
I wrote this for a newsletter for the YWAM base here and thought I’d share it! All of them apply to Brian and me except for the first one… Enjoy! You know you’re a missionary in YWAM San Pedro when… -you can say you’ve built 9 homes for 9 families who didn’t have one before… Continue reading You know you’re a missionary in YWAM San Pedro when…
He’s not a baby in a cradle anymore…
On Elliott’s 8 month birthday (November 20), he woke us up bright and early (as has become tradition ever since living in the Dominican Republic) at 5 am. How did he wake us up? Not by crying. But by standing up in his crib, walking himself around 2 corners and 3 sides to get to… Continue reading He’s not a baby in a cradle anymore…
Welcome to the Caribbean!
Several weekends ago, we took Elliott to swim and play at the beach for the first time! The YWAM base is a quick 10 minute walk from the beach…glory. And…! He hated it. Literally, hated it. Poor kid :(. He was terrified of the sand. Baby Shark was not a big fan of the sand…… Continue reading Welcome to the Caribbean!
Meet the Staff!
MEET THE STAFF! Malcolm Malcolm is the leader of this base and is originally from England. He is a genius when it comes to strategy and logistical details. He has been serving in missions for over 18 years and personally recruited every staff member to pioneer this base! Danny & Danae Danny and Danae were… Continue reading Meet the Staff!
It Could Be a lot Worse…
Preface: This post is not for the faint of heart. *** Thank you for joining me for today’s episode of “It Could Be a Lot Worse.” Whenever I’m miserable, I always try to think of a way I could be more miserable, and it usually helps me take off my grumpy pants pretty quickly and… Continue reading It Could Be a lot Worse…
Home is Where You Hang Your Mosquito Net
Estamos aqui, afuera de Santo Domingo, La Republica Dominicana! For all you English speakers, I just said: Here we are, just outside of Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic! This is the sign that welcomed us just after we got through customs…Ahhh, we’re finally here!!!! Still can’t picture where we are? Let me help you. Here is… Continue reading Home is Where You Hang Your Mosquito Net
Dreams
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12 I grew up with dreams. And I am convinced, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that my dreams are from God. That He, the Author and Perfecter of my faith, planted these dreams in my heart long… Continue reading Dreams
7 Months!
There are so many milestones that happen between 6 and 7 months! Elliott started eating solids and has become a super confident mover! He can make his way anywhere he wants to–and quickly at that! I’ve been telling new moms the secret to getting their child to crawl: put them in a room where they’re not… Continue reading 7 Months!