We are very excited to announce our first vision trip for Nsoko, Swaziland. Since we arrived in Swaziland a year ago we have been focusing on this rural area which is consumed with great need, as … Read more about Nsoko Vision Trip: Journey to Swaziland, Africa
A very Good Friday!
There are moments in life that define your journey, moments and days that are seared in your memory forever. This last "Good Friday" was that kind of day for me. I had been praying … Read more about A very Good Friday!
When a boy becomes a man
I became an instant mother to three boys eight years ago, ages two, six and eight. I was captivated by their energy, and charmed by … Read more about When a boy becomes a man
New clothes for “children of the dirt”
Don't you love it when things just work, well sort of…. I was going through all our donated clothes, and sorting them. Final verdict: we have lots of clothes for infants, and adults, and … Read more about New clothes for “children of the dirt”
Rage and Hope
Gary and I met for coffee in town to discuss the numerous text messages coming to us from our team in Nsoko…each one more serious than the one before. I had already been feeling heavy for a few … Read more about Rage and Hope
What raising boys has taught me…
Raising four wild men, 16, 14, 10 and 5 in Africa is a lesson in life that all women should be blessed with. I have to laugh at some of the conversations I overhear from the men in my house…all five … Read more about What raising boys has taught me…
who you were created to be Emilie
Emilie Elise Black is 15 years old today.(Feb.13) Her brothers tease her that she can still fit into the same life vest she wore when she was learning to knee-board when she was … Read more about who you were created to be Emilie
the difference between brothers and buddies
A few weeks ago I watched my husband carry a heavy load; he was tired, frustrated, and discouraged. I tried to encourage him, with a kiss and smile, but I had a sense that this was not something … Read more about the difference between brothers and buddies
please don’t say you are just not going to vote!
It is difficult to get any news here, dare I say it is difficult to get any truthful media anywhere in the world? Tracking this presidential election from a third world country … Read more about please don’t say you are just not going to vote!
