Children In The Son

Dear Family and Friends, I cannot believe the words that I am about to write to you. To make the simple statement that what has happened this morning is a miracle does not seem to adequately articulate the magnitude of the work that God has done here. Many of you know the story of the little burned girl, Crizentina. This morning, her parents signed the legal permission for us to take her to the United States for medical care. As [...]

Dear Family and Friends, I wanted to share with you part of an email that I sent Jeff earlier today. I have still not recovered from this. I am now at home praying and letting God completely take over with this situation. Once again, I am left feeling numb. God has taken care of each part of the process so far and I must continue to trust Him….I can do no more than that. I beg for you fervent prayers [...]

Dear Family and Friends, Last night, all three of my roommates/co-workers and the boyfriend of Estie, were in a serious car accident. Emilia was driving and she hit another car head-on with seven passengers. Praise God that no one will killed. Emilia is still in the hospital today with seven stitches and a mild concussion. I stayed with her in the hospital last night and I must tell you that it was nothing like I have ever seen. When I [...]

Dear Family and Friends, This week’s update brings me much assurance that God is in control. The events that have unfolded since my last email render me a bit inarticulate. I will try to explain the magnitude of the miracles that have taken place. First, the mission team from Columbia, SC came last Sunday and left Wednesday at noon. These wonderful people ministered as much to me as they did to the children and others here. Much to my astonishment [...]

Dear Family and Friends, As I type this email, two kinds of tears stream down my face. First, are tears of sorrow. I received two emails this afternoon. The first informed me that my friend and former colleague, Michelle Fonte James, MSW was killed in a car accident in Columbia, SC yesterday. The shock and sadness that I feel from reading those words has rendered me numb. Michelle was and will always be one of the most alive people I [...]