True Commitment

This precious young lady rang our doorbell a few years ago. Resume in hand and assurance in her steps, “I”m here for the teaching position in Cien Fuegos.” I sat with her for a few moments and fell in love. She interned for a psychologist who was a friend of ours (God rest her soul)Continue

Wait on Him While You Wait For Him

Waiting is most definitely at the top of my most hated to do activities. It takes supernatural power from my heavenly Father to make me sit quietly as I await anything! I must admit, microwave popcorn was like a dream come true for me. No more waiting for the oil to get hot. No moreContinue

Well Done

Imagine the scene. Friends and family meeting us at the airport while the morning was still dark to bid final farewells. Dad being pushed by mom through the airport in a wheel chair. He broke his Achilles tendon at our going away party. Eight kids in tow, each loaded down with carry on bags, blanketsContinue

Anxiety flees…Peace arrives

My head rested comfortably on my special “flight pillow” as the plane ascended. Here I am, once again on a flight back to the USA. A few years ago, I would’ve jumped with joy at the chance to take a trip back home. Its funny how I’ve changed. Now, a trip back home is flyingContinue

Reach Out and Believe…He’s Passing By

As I sit on my favorite chair in my special spot on our massive wrap around porch, I can’t help but rejoice in the sounds outside my gate. Little girls running and laughing and not far behind them, I hear their mom. She’s laughing too. The mom who no one believed in. The mom who simply yearnedContinue