OLD FRIEND

Today brought a much too brief visit with Janeen.

What can I tell you about Janeen - this incredible young(ish😏) lady who served alongside us for several years in Haiti? 

She's the little sister neither Melissa nor I had while growing up. 

For Melissa, Janeen has been the sister confidant. 

For me, she's the baby sis who has been there for me to pick on. 

For Caleb, Hannah, Samuel, and Sarah, Janeen has been the wacky, fun aunt who jumps on hotel beds or snaps our kids with wet kitchen towels, leaving welts on bare thighs without remorse. 

She has been our co-worker, co-traveler, and sometimes co-curser.

She has made us laugh until we cry and ... sometimes ... cry until we laugh. 

And Janeen is one tough nut. 

When Melissa and I went through our toughest days as we left Haiti, many of our friendships were tested - some backed away and some proved to be false. But we never questioned where we stood with Janeen. 

We love her. 

And because we love her, I want to ask you to join us in covering her in prayer as she makes preparations to return to Haiti. She has faced untold trials in her service there but the Lord has shown Himself faithful over the years, again and again. Please pray for protection over body, mind, and spirit. And lasting fruit for her work at Cap-Haitien Christian School. 

We miss being your neighbors, Janeen! God bless and keep you!

This is one of the best things Janeen did today! She loaded up her sister's vehicle with supplies for Cap-Haitien Christian School that had filled my garage and a storage unit for over a year. Great to have the space back - even better to see them on their way to be put to use in Haiti, for God's glory!