Author: Eric & Elisabeth

They say a picture is worth one thousand words. I could easily spill a thousand words on nearly each of these pictures. The pictures don’t tell the whole story as there are many stories behind this story–many of which I am still in awe that we are honored to share.  I hope to share a glimpse of the beautiful people and culture of Haiti and why we love it so. Eleven days after this experience the entire country shut down for two weeks and almost no one went anywhere. So we are really thankful this happened when it did as it was a long time in coming anyways. This particular adventure is the cultural experience of a Haitian wedding. It even includes a slew of really bad pictures because they are part of the story too! Welcome to the Haitian wedding experience. This special day was at least fifteen years in the making!

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So today is Giving Tuesday. What does that mean anyway? Shouldn’t we always be looking for ways to give? We are people who truly enjoy giving gifts, but also admit we are not always up for it. We imagine your newsfeeds will be inundated with lots of opportunities to give on this day and on through the end of the year. Tis the season after all! But it’s okay if you aren’t up for it.

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*Written in early September but just now publishing.

I met Florence six months ago. The neighborhood we moved to a year ago is not one that we see our neighbors as often as we did in our former Haiti hangout. Most of the houses near us are beach houses that are only frequented on the weekends or holidays. This has been a nice break considering homeschooling and feeling like we can be home when we are home without a thousand knocks on the gate. But it feels weird after living in close quarters knowing all our neighbors business and them knowing ours for five years. So it felt really nice to meet our neighbor Florence and develop a friendship that felt easy and encouraging in the months that followed. Continue reading “Tomorrow”

MERRY CHRISTMAS! We are celebrating from Haiti again this year and so thankful to be here as we remember all God has done and look forward to another year to serve Him and others around the world!

Ministries continue to grow. We love our mission team at Heart of God and the privilege of working together for the sake of the gospel around the world. Eric continues to teach and disciple Haitian pastors through our mission and our partner ministry at Disciples Village. The July conference that brought both Haitian and American pastors together in Haiti was a huge blessing. Eric has just finished planning and is looking forward to the upcoming March pastor conference with Disciples Village. Doors also are opening for Eric to travel to other countries through our mission organization this year! Keep reading for more ministry and family updates below!

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