Author Archives: Jessica

We’re often asked -whether by random strangers, family, or Haitians-how long we’ll be Haiti. I wish I could answer that. There is something unsettling about not knowing how long you’ll be in a place for. Until now, I have never really understood people like my sister, who bless her heart, always finds a way toContinue reading “A couch.”

I can’t quite explain to you how dark and scary the new house was. It is all concrete, which we didn’t realize how dark it made everything, until we got a few coats of paint up. And wow! What a difference a few bright colors made! I can actually say after a solid week ofContinue reading “Extreme makeover-Haiti style.”

My mom gave me a few little gifts as we set off this most recent time  to come back to Haiti. One particular item she gave me is a devotional book. I have to admit something here, something I didn’t dare tell her at the time, but I don’t really like those little books. YouContinue reading “A little tiny book.”