The last few weeks have been a blur. We closed on the house, packed up, said our goodbyes, and drove the 1,000 miles to Los Fresnos. We arrived Tuesday night and have been busy unpacking and organizing the house since then. We want to thank all the people who have helped support us by praying … More Finally in Texas!
I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself. -Maya Angelou As the days grow short in this old house it seems as if memories lurk in every corner, awaiting the moment that I least expect them to show themselves. A simple walk up the front steps floods my … More This Old House
Wow, things are happening fast! We are moving six weeks from today. As of this morning, we have a signed contract on our house. A family from Forestdale whose home was destroyed in the tornado is going to buy our house. They are getting a good deal, and we are getting out from under our … More Almost time to Move!
I have been back from Haiti two weeks now. Things are always muddled when I get back from Haiti. Hopefully my thoughts have gelled enough to put some of it down on paper(digital paper anyway)… These people have really grown on me. They endure so much, and yet are completely dependent on His sovereign mercy … More Petite Rivierre des Bayonnaise
Another team has journeyed to Haiti in order to assist with some projects and continue to build relationships with the Holy Bible Church and the surrounding community. Jeremy is on this trip, as well as several other men, most of them mission trip “veterans”. I don’t have all of their names, but when they return I’m sure Jeremy … More In Haiti Again…
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything on my blog, but now I’m back and ready to let you all in on how things have been going since the big announcement a few months ago. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, please read this post, written by my husband back in December. … More A Few Answers for You
Wow, the last few months have flown by. I’ll try to update you guys on the various aspects of our lives as we get ready to move to Texas. Our house has been showing a lot lately. Two people are interested in it but have to sell their own houses before they can make an … More February 2011 Update
Friends and family, We are writing this as we embark on a new phase of our lives. The last twenty-four months have resulted in the trajectory of our lives being changed forever. Most of you who are reading this post probably know some or all of this already, but we just want to get everyone … More New Beginnings
I have been unable to finish my account of our trip to Haiti, in part due to the busyness of home schooling, soccer games, dance class and all the other activities that seem to fill my days, but primarily because of my sheer inability to get something down on paper that conveys my experiences in … More Out of Darkness
The journey across Haiti to the small town of Petite Riviere was long and filled with sights which were new to me. When driving through the country side of Alabama it is very common to see pastures full of cows, horses or goats. Occasionally a hen house can be seen in rural areas of the … More The Journey North
Sanders Party of Five 