Port au Prince, Haiti suffered a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 earthquake on January 12, 2010. Immediately upon hearing reports of the devastation I thought, “Lord, send me, I want to go.” But it wasn’t time yet. My China trip was looming over the horizon and honestly, I was not qualified to offer the type of aid Read More
Cries of Her Child
Daughter’s voice rings out, penetrates the night Mommy hurries to her room hoping all is right Drowsily stumbling down the hall Anxious to soothe the heartrending call Sleeping peacefully, tucked in his bed She finds not her daughter, but her son instead Tears well up, tender heart rips Soft muffled sobs escape parted lips Child Read More
From the Heart: A Collection of Stories and Poems from the Front Lines of Parenting
Exciting news! The book being published with two of my poems is available for presale. I’ve ordered 12 copies and still have 6 available for purchase. The presale cost is $22.50 plus $5 shipping for a total of $27.50. Cost for the book will go up to $25 plus shipping/handling. I do not receive any Read More
Daughter of China
Born disabled in a foreign land Abandoned by parents who could not understand Having no idea as I passed through the door How much I would love you, what God had in store Hundreds of orphans housed in one place My mother’s heart melted as I gazed at your face Swaddled in blankets despite the Read More
Chinese Hair Salon
Hair salons in China are open late, so after dinner on our last night, several of the team members decided to experience a Chinese hair washing. For approximately $4 clients are treated to a relaxing hair wash, uncomfortable ear washing, face, neck, shoulder/arm massage and then a blow dry and style. Like most businesses Read More
Reverse Culture Shock
Home from China for less than 24 hours and reacclimation is already hitting me full force. The trip was emotionally, spiritually and physically draining. I’d anticipated being able to spend some time recuperating before I had to jump back into my life full throttle, but unfortunately life does not stand still. My family did a Read More
Homeward Bound
At this posting the River Stone team is headed home. We awoke to rain, so glad it was clear on Thursday. We had our last breakfast in China this morning at 8 a.m., checked out and boarded our bus at 845. The trip to the train station was short. It was still raining when we Read More