Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Home, Sweet Home!
We have all arrived in Haiti and we are trying to get settled in! I feel like I'm creating more of a mess than I am cleaning up my house, but it will get better!!!
Yesterday, Megan, Alexa, and I started painting the inside of our house. The blue kitchen hadn't been painted in at least 10 years (April Sumner could probably tell us what year she chose that blue paint!), and it was in DESPERATE need of face-lift! We finished that last night (with some help from Benny and Gepson--Thanks!) and hope to move on to the upstairs today. At least the upstairs is already white so one coat should do it this time!
Hopefully we can get this done soon so that we can all get busy working in our classrooms! So much to do and the little ones will be coming soon!
Yesterday, Megan, Alexa, and I started painting the inside of our house. The blue kitchen hadn't been painted in at least 10 years (April Sumner could probably tell us what year she chose that blue paint!), and it was in DESPERATE need of face-lift! We finished that last night (with some help from Benny and Gepson--Thanks!) and hope to move on to the upstairs today. At least the upstairs is already white so one coat should do it this time!
Hopefully we can get this done soon so that we can all get busy working in our classrooms! So much to do and the little ones will be coming soon!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
trying again...
so i have never been much of a writer, but i'm going to try this again. it is hard for me to come up with fun and exciting things to write about because all the crazy things about living in haiti have become normal and ordinary!
so, my goal is to post more photos on here, which can hopefully tell the story of my life better than i can with words.
so, my goal is to post more photos on here, which can hopefully tell the story of my life better than i can with words.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Love is NOT colorblind
I am linking a really awesome blog post that i read off another haitian missionary's blog (no, i don't know these people, i just read their blog from time to time). i found it said many things that i have felt, but never knew how to articulate. check it out:
http://livesayhaiti.blogspot.com/2010/07/vision-test-by-amie-sexton.html
http://livesayhaiti.blogspot.com/2010/07/vision-test-by-amie-sexton.html
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
ac360
i have never watched anderson cooper on cnn...but i love him.
http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2010/02/08/why-im-back-in-haiti/
http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2010/02/08/why-im-back-in-haiti/
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Update from Dr. Bob
here is an update from Dr. Bob Johnson's Ministry "Missions of Love." It is obviously written by someone who speaks Spanish, but I think you can figure it out...
Gentlefolk,
Our plans for the trip going in on Feb. 1st are being modified drastically and on an hourly basis. We will keep everyone updated with our plans as the date gets closer.
Following is a note from Dr. Abel Vallejos and Enrique Montenegro who are working on the ground in Port au Prince, Haiti.
Warning: This report contains graphic details about the horrific medical conditions in PAP.
MODERATOR’S NOTE: Please pray! This is a direct report from Dr. Abel Vallejos and Enrique Montenegro working on the ground in Port au Prince, Haiti.
WORSE THAN THE TSUNAMI!
Time 00:54
Wednesday, 20 January'10
Puerto Principe-HAITI
We're almost incommunicado. The team is good.
We have 7 doctors working and 8 paramedics. We are taking more than 200 injured per day.
Most amputees because of the time has come unattended, and gangrene which has been formed. All hospitals are a mess. There are corpses in the streets, people walking around and even patients in the asphalt.
We are located opposite the palace of government: it is the epicenter of ground zero. From here we see, as 80% of the buildings are lying, while others are about to fall.
The earthquake today (Wednesday) brought new people injured and hospitals muertos La are on the ground, and that some fell on him the medical equipment, or even the weight of the tents where they are served. Is total chaos! We need doctors, nurses, medicines ...
Please: Do not stop praying and giving.
People sleep on the asphalt on the streets. There are hundreds of thousands of people dumped in open fields. Although they are dead in the rubble and the streets, the smell is nauseating. We also slept in the field under a tree. It's sad ... injured children, with amputacones, bodies strewn, infected! It really is worse than living in the Tsunami!!
Our only daily food consists of water and 3 granola bars. Even the most experienced physicians like Dr. Abel Vallejos, break and cry for the pain that is here. It's so scary chaos and the situation, there are no words.
The nurse Ramon Bravo, is doing an outstanding job as the only paramedic team that makes surgery.
This is unbelievable. The emergency will last for 2 months yet, as they are millions of people who are in the streets. The city has 3 million people, there are already more than 250,000 dead and 150,000 missing. Everyone is wandering from one place to another, international help arrives ... but not enough!
"Dr. Abel Vallejos tells us that all the sick, children, toddlers, women, men and elders who serve, have trauma to the body by the pieces of masonry fell on them. The injuries are huge and have not been treated in time. The catastrophe is the ever-increasing poverty in the country.
We attend the same cases that we saw in Indonesia, a difference that is greater misery around us and thus the greater the catastrophe.
Flies abound and lay their eggs in wounds. This causes not being cleaned in time become worms, which we work even more difficult. Today we had to pull worms from their eyes even some children, apart from between the legs, arms or any injury to afford "
Of the 200,000 injured by the earthquake, tens of thousands will die of infections not treated in time. Nobody gives flooded with so much work.
It is tragic Tragic ..... .... tragic!
We meet the 3 leaders of these organizations:
* Let us love (Spain)
* YWAM (Dominican Rep.)
* Love and Grace Ministry
and decided to form a strategic alliance to work together under the name "Rescue Mission".
People are receptive to the gospel. We preach to each person we serve.
Please: keep praying, offerings, and for medical equipment that can come to support.
A greeting: Enrique Montenegro
MOL Website
As hard as it is to pass along this information that we receive, we believe it is vital that people understand the enormity of the situation. Thank you to each and every one of you who has given to the relief effort. Continue to send people to the MOL website where they can make an online contribution or encourage them to mail a check to the MOL Office. Please continue to pray for everyone involved in this catastrophic event.
MOL
PO Box 292
Hartford, KY 42347
Gentlefolk,
Our plans for the trip going in on Feb. 1st are being modified drastically and on an hourly basis. We will keep everyone updated with our plans as the date gets closer.
Following is a note from Dr. Abel Vallejos and Enrique Montenegro who are working on the ground in Port au Prince, Haiti.
Warning: This report contains graphic details about the horrific medical conditions in PAP.
MODERATOR’S NOTE: Please pray! This is a direct report from Dr. Abel Vallejos and Enrique Montenegro working on the ground in Port au Prince, Haiti.
WORSE THAN THE TSUNAMI!
Time 00:54
Wednesday, 20 January'10
Puerto Principe-HAITI
We're almost incommunicado. The team is good.
We have 7 doctors working and 8 paramedics. We are taking more than 200 injured per day.
Most amputees because of the time has come unattended, and gangrene which has been formed. All hospitals are a mess. There are corpses in the streets, people walking around and even patients in the asphalt.
We are located opposite the palace of government: it is the epicenter of ground zero. From here we see, as 80% of the buildings are lying, while others are about to fall.
The earthquake today (Wednesday) brought new people injured and hospitals muertos La are on the ground, and that some fell on him the medical equipment, or even the weight of the tents where they are served. Is total chaos! We need doctors, nurses, medicines ...
Please: Do not stop praying and giving.
People sleep on the asphalt on the streets. There are hundreds of thousands of people dumped in open fields. Although they are dead in the rubble and the streets, the smell is nauseating. We also slept in the field under a tree. It's sad ... injured children, with amputacones, bodies strewn, infected! It really is worse than living in the Tsunami!!
Our only daily food consists of water and 3 granola bars. Even the most experienced physicians like Dr. Abel Vallejos, break and cry for the pain that is here. It's so scary chaos and the situation, there are no words.
The nurse Ramon Bravo, is doing an outstanding job as the only paramedic team that makes surgery.
This is unbelievable. The emergency will last for 2 months yet, as they are millions of people who are in the streets. The city has 3 million people, there are already more than 250,000 dead and 150,000 missing. Everyone is wandering from one place to another, international help arrives ... but not enough!
"Dr. Abel Vallejos tells us that all the sick, children, toddlers, women, men and elders who serve, have trauma to the body by the pieces of masonry fell on them. The injuries are huge and have not been treated in time. The catastrophe is the ever-increasing poverty in the country.
We attend the same cases that we saw in Indonesia, a difference that is greater misery around us and thus the greater the catastrophe.
Flies abound and lay their eggs in wounds. This causes not being cleaned in time become worms, which we work even more difficult. Today we had to pull worms from their eyes even some children, apart from between the legs, arms or any injury to afford "
Of the 200,000 injured by the earthquake, tens of thousands will die of infections not treated in time. Nobody gives flooded with so much work.
It is tragic Tragic ..... .... tragic!
We meet the 3 leaders of these organizations:
* Let us love (Spain)
* YWAM (Dominican Rep.)
* Love and Grace Ministry
and decided to form a strategic alliance to work together under the name "Rescue Mission".
People are receptive to the gospel. We preach to each person we serve.
Please: keep praying, offerings, and for medical equipment that can come to support.
A greeting: Enrique Montenegro
MOL Website
As hard as it is to pass along this information that we receive, we believe it is vital that people understand the enormity of the situation. Thank you to each and every one of you who has given to the relief effort. Continue to send people to the MOL website where they can make an online contribution or encourage them to mail a check to the MOL Office. Please continue to pray for everyone involved in this catastrophic event.
MOL
PO Box 292
Hartford, KY 42347
Giving to Sonlight
It has been so encouraging to be lifted up from all parts of the world!!! From Chris and Dora in Thailand to Dave in Iraq, across the globe I have been so encouraged by the love and support you have shown to me and to Haiti. THANK YOU!
Also, thank you to so many of you that have given financially to any organization (especially Dr. Bob) helping out in Port-au-Prince. The needs are still great, and will continue to be for many years.
Many of you have asked for specific ways to help in Port-de-Paix...We have already seen many displaced refugees making their way up to the Northwest. People that have no homes, no money, no jobs, no food are relocating here and now here is a chance to help!
If you would like to donate financially to those who have come to Port-de-Paix from Port-au-Prince, or to help families who are being forced to include more people under their roof, you may donate it through Sonlight Ministries. Please know that this is not a money-maker for Sonlight. 100% of the funds given for "Earthquake Relief" will be used ONLY for this project. Please write "Earthquake Relief" on the memo line of your check and send it to:
Sonlight Ministries
P.O. Box 8031
Evansville, IN 47716
(If you have already mailed a check to Sonlight for Earthquake Relief, but did not include that on the memo line, please let me know and I will let the appropriate people know.)
Again, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for your support, your love, and most of all, your prayers! Please continue to pray for the nation of Haiti during this difficult time.
If you would like more details about how this project, please feel free to e-mail me with questions (cady.calvert@gmail.com)!
Also, thank you to so many of you that have given financially to any organization (especially Dr. Bob) helping out in Port-au-Prince. The needs are still great, and will continue to be for many years.
Many of you have asked for specific ways to help in Port-de-Paix...We have already seen many displaced refugees making their way up to the Northwest. People that have no homes, no money, no jobs, no food are relocating here and now here is a chance to help!
If you would like to donate financially to those who have come to Port-de-Paix from Port-au-Prince, or to help families who are being forced to include more people under their roof, you may donate it through Sonlight Ministries. Please know that this is not a money-maker for Sonlight. 100% of the funds given for "Earthquake Relief" will be used ONLY for this project. Please write "Earthquake Relief" on the memo line of your check and send it to:
Sonlight Ministries
P.O. Box 8031
Evansville, IN 47716
(If you have already mailed a check to Sonlight for Earthquake Relief, but did not include that on the memo line, please let me know and I will let the appropriate people know.)
Again, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for your support, your love, and most of all, your prayers! Please continue to pray for the nation of Haiti during this difficult time.
If you would like more details about how this project, please feel free to e-mail me with questions (cady.calvert@gmail.com)!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
more links to a few articles
here are a few more links to articles:
picturs on msnbc:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34845446/ns/news-picture_stories/
Tom Foreman's letters to President Obama:
http://tiny.cc/TQvcP
http://tiny.cc/b2sQl
picturs on msnbc:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34845446/ns/news-picture_stories/
Tom Foreman's letters to President Obama:
http://tiny.cc/TQvcP
http://tiny.cc/b2sQl
Ways to Help
hey all...i have had a million people ask about ways to help in haiti...i myself am still trying to wrap my mind around all of this, and i am not sure the BEST way to help at this point.
the most important thing you can do is pray. pray for the people who are injured. pray for the people who have lost someone. pray for the face of christ to shine throughout this dark and depressed country.
if you are interested in helping financially, i have a few options for you. obviously, organizations like the red cross, world vision, and bill clinton's foundation are all reliable and trust-worthy. they will be able to assess the needs in port-au-prince much easier than i could.
even though we were not physically affected by the earthquake, except for feeling the tremor, in the coming weeks we will be GREATLY distressed. everything in haiti comes through port-au-prince before going out to the smaller cities. this is going to greatly determine the amount of food/water/etc. that are distributed throughout the country. food prices will sky rocket, diesel and gas will be hard to come by, and many people will suffer because of it. if you are interested in donating money to help support a family in port-de-paix that i know personally, you can do that as well. this will be needed for many weeks and months to come. please contact me if this is a way you would like to help.
also, finally, i have a list of medical supplies that can be sent to a friend of ours that will be coming in to haiti in the next few weeks. here is some information on that:
Here's a list of actual supplies and meds we need immediately. Beyond
that, money in any amount will buy much needed meds in Port-au-prince
IF they are available.
Materials:
Dresssings of any type (tape, gauze, Kerlix, ace bandages, roller
bandages, ABD pads, 2x2s, 4x4s, bandaids, perineal pads)
Plaster or fiberglasss splinting materials
Syringes with needles, (2.5 to 10cc, 20g. to 25 g.)
Alcohol /Betadine pads or wipes
Betadine solution
Surgical instruments (i.e., suture removal kits, procedure kits)
Burn dressings
Silvadene cream
Vaseline
Meds:
Topical antibiotics (Neosporin, Gentamycin, etc.)
Antibiotics, any (amoxicillin, tetracycline, cephaloxin, ciprofloxin,
sulfa-TMX)
Painkillers, any (Tylenol, acetominophine, ibuprofin, naproxen)
Deliver any medical supplies or meds to
Reflection Of Christ Church
200 Main St Hartford, KY
or in the Florida area to
Dr Johnson at 621 Morning Cove Circle, Palm Bay FL 32909
Or phone us for a pickup at your place: (270) 315-7284 or (270) 315-7489.
Donate Online
We're sending in $2000 cash with Dr Cenord Guerry, who flies in
tomorrow with Vanessa Carpenter of Angel Missions Haiti to mobilize
their clinic on Rue Delmas to its maximum ability to intervene, triage
and treat the thousands of wandering wounded. But many thousands more
will be needed over the next several weeks.
I'm going down with a team of 14 and hope to carry many duffel bags of
supplies and medications in with us on Jan 31st.
Please send any donations marked "earthquake relief" to MISSIONS OF
LOVE, Inc., PO Box 292, Hartford, KY 42347. You'll receive a receipt
for tax purposes.
the most important thing you can do is pray. pray for the people who are injured. pray for the people who have lost someone. pray for the face of christ to shine throughout this dark and depressed country.
if you are interested in helping financially, i have a few options for you. obviously, organizations like the red cross, world vision, and bill clinton's foundation are all reliable and trust-worthy. they will be able to assess the needs in port-au-prince much easier than i could.
even though we were not physically affected by the earthquake, except for feeling the tremor, in the coming weeks we will be GREATLY distressed. everything in haiti comes through port-au-prince before going out to the smaller cities. this is going to greatly determine the amount of food/water/etc. that are distributed throughout the country. food prices will sky rocket, diesel and gas will be hard to come by, and many people will suffer because of it. if you are interested in donating money to help support a family in port-de-paix that i know personally, you can do that as well. this will be needed for many weeks and months to come. please contact me if this is a way you would like to help.
also, finally, i have a list of medical supplies that can be sent to a friend of ours that will be coming in to haiti in the next few weeks. here is some information on that:
Here's a list of actual supplies and meds we need immediately. Beyond
that, money in any amount will buy much needed meds in Port-au-prince
IF they are available.
Materials:
Dresssings of any type (tape, gauze, Kerlix, ace bandages, roller
bandages, ABD pads, 2x2s, 4x4s, bandaids, perineal pads)
Plaster or fiberglasss splinting materials
Syringes with needles, (2.5 to 10cc, 20g. to 25 g.)
Alcohol /Betadine pads or wipes
Betadine solution
Surgical instruments (i.e., suture removal kits, procedure kits)
Burn dressings
Silvadene cream
Vaseline
Meds:
Topical antibiotics (Neosporin, Gentamycin, etc.)
Antibiotics, any (amoxicillin, tetracycline, cephaloxin, ciprofloxin,
sulfa-TMX)
Painkillers, any (Tylenol, acetominophine, ibuprofin, naproxen)
Deliver any medical supplies or meds to
Reflection Of Christ Church
200 Main St Hartford, KY
or in the Florida area to
Dr Johnson at 621 Morning Cove Circle, Palm Bay FL 32909
Or phone us for a pickup at your place: (270) 315-7284 or (270) 315-7489.
Donate Online
We're sending in $2000 cash with Dr Cenord Guerry, who flies in
tomorrow with Vanessa Carpenter of Angel Missions Haiti to mobilize
their clinic on Rue Delmas to its maximum ability to intervene, triage
and treat the thousands of wandering wounded. But many thousands more
will be needed over the next several weeks.
I'm going down with a team of 14 and hope to carry many duffel bags of
supplies and medications in with us on Jan 31st.
Please send any donations marked "earthquake relief" to MISSIONS OF
LOVE, Inc., PO Box 292, Hartford, KY 42347. You'll receive a receipt
for tax purposes.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
welcome to my world
I guess I will be the first to admit that I haven't done my job in keeping this blog up-to-date this year. With electricity and internet issues at the beginning of the year, it was quite difficult to check my e-mail, let alone, keep up with this thing! But I guess I have realized a different reason for my lack of storytelling, as of late. Things that I would have posted about as odd or strange, now seem normal to me. The craziness of days without electricity, riding a moped as my #1 form of transportation with a haitian driver telling me loves me (and sometimes proposing marriage), jumping over sewage, dodging a donkey on the way to school, and being harassed for candy by the cutest little boy in the world, bendjy, are all common every day activities that I have forgotten aren't part of the "normal" life I used to live.
Gone are the days of driving my car to the Target to run some errands, fast food (actually fast anything), smooth paved roads, and hours of endless entertainment on YouTube. No more ice cream, reliable postal systems, blending in with the crowd (can you imagine this white girl trying to blend in among a crowd of haitians??!!), or Qdoba.
And I couldn't be happier :)
Gone are the days of driving my car to the Target to run some errands, fast food (actually fast anything), smooth paved roads, and hours of endless entertainment on YouTube. No more ice cream, reliable postal systems, blending in with the crowd (can you imagine this white girl trying to blend in among a crowd of haitians??!!), or Qdoba.
And I couldn't be happier :)
Friday, November 14, 2008
Longing for home...
I felt many emotions last year, my first year in Haiti, that I expected to feel and many that I DIDN'T expect. This year, however, I have felt completely at home. I love living here, I love working here, I love BEING here. I really feel at home.
Until today.
My brother and his wife had their first baby today. My first nephew was born today. And here I am, stuck across the ocean and not able to see this sweet little baby. Today, for the first time in Haiti, I am a little homesick.
Don't get me wrong, I am still glad to be here. I can't imagine being anywhere else. I just didn't think missing out on this day would be quite so hard. Only 33 more days until I can squeeze on that little fella, and you better believe I will be counting down!
Until today.
My brother and his wife had their first baby today. My first nephew was born today. And here I am, stuck across the ocean and not able to see this sweet little baby. Today, for the first time in Haiti, I am a little homesick.
Don't get me wrong, I am still glad to be here. I can't imagine being anywhere else. I just didn't think missing out on this day would be quite so hard. Only 33 more days until I can squeeze on that little fella, and you better believe I will be counting down!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
If it isn't one thing...
..it's another. seriously.
our recent news came monday at about 1:55 p.m. sonlight is the only school in pdp that is in session right now. all the other schools are postponed until october 6 because of the "economy" with food prices soaring, etc. well, today the minister of education decided to come to sonlight and talk to carmen. he gave her the speech about the financial situation of the people and she said, "well, all of our students are being paid for, so it's fine." then, he said that wasn't really the reason, he was there because of all the hurricanes. so carmen said "well, all of our students are able to come to school...it didn't really affect them." and then he went into all these other reasons and excuses. basically, he was just mad that we were having school and we weren't doing what they wanted.
so, now, instead of having school everyday, we are having "tutoring" from 8-12. we will be tutoring ALL of our students in reading, math, spelling, etc. and be "testing and quizzing their knowledge." the students don't have to wear their uniforms because we aren't really "in school." so for the next 3 weeks, we will be out at noon.
seriously, where else but haiti would the minister of education tell you that the kids CAN'T come to school??? geez!!!
all i can say is that is completely obvious that good things are happening here in pdp or satan wouldn't be working so hard. keep praying for us.
our recent news came monday at about 1:55 p.m. sonlight is the only school in pdp that is in session right now. all the other schools are postponed until october 6 because of the "economy" with food prices soaring, etc. well, today the minister of education decided to come to sonlight and talk to carmen. he gave her the speech about the financial situation of the people and she said, "well, all of our students are being paid for, so it's fine." then, he said that wasn't really the reason, he was there because of all the hurricanes. so carmen said "well, all of our students are able to come to school...it didn't really affect them." and then he went into all these other reasons and excuses. basically, he was just mad that we were having school and we weren't doing what they wanted.
so, now, instead of having school everyday, we are having "tutoring" from 8-12. we will be tutoring ALL of our students in reading, math, spelling, etc. and be "testing and quizzing their knowledge." the students don't have to wear their uniforms because we aren't really "in school." so for the next 3 weeks, we will be out at noon.
seriously, where else but haiti would the minister of education tell you that the kids CAN'T come to school??? geez!!!
all i can say is that is completely obvious that good things are happening here in pdp or satan wouldn't be working so hard. keep praying for us.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Hurricane Madness!
So, I have been told that I should post on here saying that Hurricane Gustav didn't wash us away! Although, it didn't really occur to me to do this because, in Port-de-Paix, we didn't even get any rain because of the storm. Hurricane Hanna is up a little north of us (or she was) and she will miss Port-de-Paix also.
Things are good. Internet bandwidth is more limited than usual and we are continuing to pray that our generator (which was on the fritz) continues to keep kicking, but despite these things, I am so glad to be back. I've seen several of our sweet little kids and given out more hugs than I can count.
The living situation in our house is better than I thought it would be. After some complications with housing, Carmen had no choice but to move two boys into the downstairs part of our house (Emily and I live in the upstairs). I was a little concerned what kind of message this was sending to the community, 2 single girls living with 2 single guys, but we are taking extra precautions to make it appear that we have divided the house into two separate apartments and we don't live "together." We share the kitchen with the boys, but we have also shared a lot of laughs...We've laughed at each other (maybe I should say WITH each other!!), at the things that happen in Haiti, and at the horrible smell that is outside the kitchen window (don't worry, I won't go into detail about that awful stench!).
Since being back, I have also been hit with what I like to all "The Haitian Sensation." Getting my body back on track with the food and schedule here is always fun!(*I don't want to go into gross details, but for those of you who know Ashley, and know her well, will understand when I say that I joined her club this past weekend. blah!)
School starts tomorrow, so I am sure I will have many, many stories in the next few days! Stay tuned...
Things are good. Internet bandwidth is more limited than usual and we are continuing to pray that our generator (which was on the fritz) continues to keep kicking, but despite these things, I am so glad to be back. I've seen several of our sweet little kids and given out more hugs than I can count.
The living situation in our house is better than I thought it would be. After some complications with housing, Carmen had no choice but to move two boys into the downstairs part of our house (Emily and I live in the upstairs). I was a little concerned what kind of message this was sending to the community, 2 single girls living with 2 single guys, but we are taking extra precautions to make it appear that we have divided the house into two separate apartments and we don't live "together." We share the kitchen with the boys, but we have also shared a lot of laughs...We've laughed at each other (maybe I should say WITH each other!!), at the things that happen in Haiti, and at the horrible smell that is outside the kitchen window (don't worry, I won't go into detail about that awful stench!).
Since being back, I have also been hit with what I like to all "The Haitian Sensation." Getting my body back on track with the food and schedule here is always fun!(*I don't want to go into gross details, but for those of you who know Ashley, and know her well, will understand when I say that I joined her club this past weekend. blah!)
School starts tomorrow, so I am sure I will have many, many stories in the next few days! Stay tuned...
Monday, August 25, 2008
Wish List
Several people asked me to make a "wish list" of things my students need and things I need in my classroom. I told them I would post it on here for them to see.
Play-doh
Stickers, Stickers, Stickers!!!!
Uniforms (White Shirts and Navy Skirts/Jumpers/Shorts/Pants)
Children's books
Creamy Peanut Butter (for their snack at school)
Disney/Children's Movies on DVD (you can check with me if you have a specific movie in mind)
Expo Original Dry Erase Markers (NOT Expo 2 or Expo Low Odor)
Any other school supplies can always be used
If you are interested in sending anything, you can send it to the address below. Please place all items in ziploc bags or plastic sacks, in case another box leaks into your box. That way your items won't get ruined.
Lady Lotmore
Alexander/Cady Calvert
3163 NW South River Drive
Miami, FL 33142
Play-doh
Stickers, Stickers, Stickers!!!!
Uniforms (White Shirts and Navy Skirts/Jumpers/Shorts/Pants)
Children's books
Creamy Peanut Butter (for their snack at school)
Disney/Children's Movies on DVD (you can check with me if you have a specific movie in mind)
Expo Original Dry Erase Markers (NOT Expo 2 or Expo Low Odor)
Any other school supplies can always be used
If you are interested in sending anything, you can send it to the address below. Please place all items in ziploc bags or plastic sacks, in case another box leaks into your box. That way your items won't get ruined.
Lady Lotmore
Alexander/Cady Calvert
3163 NW South River Drive
Miami, FL 33142
Saturday, August 23, 2008
home sweet home
just wanted to let everyone know that i am back in haiti. i really feel like i am at home this year, since i know the neighborhood and the people...and the crazy kids across the street who are constantly asking the white girl for candy.
our internet is extremely limited right now, but as soon as i can, i will give a better update.
our internet is extremely limited right now, but as soon as i can, i will give a better update.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Video about Sonlight
i found this video on youtube today when i was actually looking for something else! it was so funny to stumble upon it! it was made by a visitor from colorado that is friends with brice and amanda.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
When the Tears Fall
When the Tears Fall -- Tim Hughes
I've had questions, without answers
I've known sorrow, i have known pain
but theres one thing, that i'll cling to
you are faithful, Jesus your true
when hope is lost, i'll call you saviour
when pain surrounds, i'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart
in the lone hour, of my sorrow
through the darkest night of my soul
you surround me, and sustain me
my defender, forever more
when hope is lost, i'll call you saviour
when pain surrounds, i'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart
I will praise you, i will praise you
when the tears fall, still i will sing to you
i will praise you, Jesus praise you
Through the suffereing still i will sing
when hope is lost, i'll call you saviour
when pain surrounds, i'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart
I've had questions, without answers
I've known sorrow, i have known pain
but theres one thing, that i'll cling to
you are faithful, Jesus your true
when hope is lost, i'll call you saviour
when pain surrounds, i'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart
I will praise you, i will praise you
when the tears fall, still i will sing to you
i will praise you, Jesus praise you
Through the suffereing still i will sing X2
when hope is lost, i'll call you saviour
when pain surrounds, i'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart
I've had questions, without answers
I've known sorrow, i have known pain
but theres one thing, that i'll cling to
you are faithful, Jesus your true
when hope is lost, i'll call you saviour
when pain surrounds, i'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart
in the lone hour, of my sorrow
through the darkest night of my soul
you surround me, and sustain me
my defender, forever more
when hope is lost, i'll call you saviour
when pain surrounds, i'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart
I will praise you, i will praise you
when the tears fall, still i will sing to you
i will praise you, Jesus praise you
Through the suffereing still i will sing
when hope is lost, i'll call you saviour
when pain surrounds, i'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart
I've had questions, without answers
I've known sorrow, i have known pain
but theres one thing, that i'll cling to
you are faithful, Jesus your true
when hope is lost, i'll call you saviour
when pain surrounds, i'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart
I will praise you, i will praise you
when the tears fall, still i will sing to you
i will praise you, Jesus praise you
Through the suffereing still i will sing X2
when hope is lost, i'll call you saviour
when pain surrounds, i'll call you healer
when silence falls, you'll be the song within my heart
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