michelle

Another visit to Nueva Esperanza:0)

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:10:01 +0100

The classroom where I will be teaching the girls english.

The incredible view from the classroom:0)

The workshop

As you can see, the women are in need of storage. We have come up with some ideas for organization but really need totes to accomplish this. They are VERY expensive here......

One of the totes above costs $30!!!! We need about 20 of them. Can you spare $30??? If so, you can make a donation through us http://sijpheer.yolasite.com/support-us.php and you will receive a tax receipt. Any little bit would be greatly appreciated! They need a place to store unfinished and finished product.......see below.

Downtown Market

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:53:22 +0100

This was not a very pleasant experience for me! LOL It was chaotic and smelly and just plain crazy! I will be perfectly happy buying our fruit at a streetside vender near our home and our veggies I'll get at the supermarket. This pic is a very quiet area of the market as we were leaving. I'm sorry I didn't get a picture of the central hub of it. I'm sure James will enjoy the market when he gets a chance to go down.

Centro Club

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:42:00 +0100

Paul giving us a tour of the grounds and buildings.

2 New dishwashers!

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:19:36 +0100

The dishwasher that doesn't whine! He actually likes doing the dishes; we'll see how long that lasts:0)

Got milk??

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:50:16 +0100

Yeah, they don't move for you, you have to go around:0) There were 7 of them scattered in the street that day!

YEAH for IKEA!!!!!

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 01:36:12 +0100

IKEA furniture arrived and we now have a living room:0)

Our new friend "Jason"

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 23:57:19 +0100

This friendly guy found us on the beach one day during our vacation. We believe he has cerebral palsy. He was SO much fun to hang out with. James took him swimming and he played with the boys on the beach. We figured out through our language barrier that his father passed away and his mom lives in town. Lots of people in the community know who he is and they all just watch out for him:0)

New Hope Girls

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:32:30 +0100

A year and a half ago, Michelle used her love for dogs and started her own dog walking business, called Michelle’s Pack which has been very successful. It was a great experience for Michelle and filled a need for our family, and even though Michelle is known amongst our friends as the dog whisperer, she is excited for our new adventure. God has gifted Michelle with a caring heart and a desire to help others, and her gifts will be fully used in Santiago. There are no shortage of opportunities for Michelle to be involved in missions, but the one that has really struck Michelle is New Hope Girls. It is a school in the barrios (slums) of La Vega in which young girls are given quality education, health care and a support system that equips them to avoid the bondage and sexual perversion that is so common to adolescent girls in the DR. Those working at the school walk alongside these girls and encourage them to find a relationship with God and the hope and freedom that He offers.
Check out New Hope Girls at www.newhopegirls.wordpress.com.