Our week on the Nurses for the Nations (NFTN) Service outreach trip could not have begun in a better way. Sunday's church service in Bolivar, after arrival on Saturday, was wonderful. Carlos' sermon was inspiring and we were all moved by the palpable presence of the Holy Spirit! That evening, God's … [Read more...]
Ecuador Reflection, 2017 A Time to Remember, Nurses for the Nations
Serving on the May 2017 Nurses for the Nation's trip was such a privilege. Thank you all for your prayers and support. I have been very blessed to serve on mission teams since 2006 and every time I obey and go, the Lord shows me His amazing glory and grace. This trip had many firsts for me. The … [Read more...]
Zimbabwe Reflection, 2016 Service Initiative, Nurses for the Nations
Imagine a cool crisp breeze; cool enough for one to need a sweatshirt but warm enough to enjoy an evening outside with a blank page and a pen. Specks of dirt kept getting in my eyes, as I would look out into the distance watching the children play. Children’s screams and laughter filled the air in … [Read more...]
Rwanda Reflections, 2015 The Dream of Three White Doors, Nurses for the Nations
The adventure began! I was asked if I wanted to be the team leader and spiritual director of a missions group called Nurses for the Nations (NFTN) for the Rwanda missions outreach. This amazing organization founded by Mary McMahon, sends nurses into impoverished countries to bring much needed … [Read more...]
Guatemala Reflection, 2014, Nurses for the Nations
God always has a plan! Many times we can’t see or immediately experience that plan because our hearts aren't ready. When we truly stop and seek God’s plans for our lives and give our hearts completely to him amazing things begin to happen.One of those amazing things in my life was God using my … [Read more...]
Haiti Reflection, 2014 Bearing Fruit & Thanks, Nurses for the Nations
The team is back from Haiti, and I think we’re all still processing our experiences. In short, it was amazing, and you played a big part in that. Your prayers and donations made this possible. I wanted to thank you and give you a brief report. On arriving in Cap-Haitien, the second largest city in … [Read more...]
Ecuador Reflection, 2013, Nurses for the Nations
Ecuador was my first trip I have ever been on… I have not traveled within the U.S. or outside of it. I was so scared and nervous for the entire trip; mostly flying in an airplane. However, this experience was the most rewarding experience of my life. Ecuador, I feel was a good starting trip for me. … [Read more...]
Liberia Reflection, 2012, Nurses for the Nations
This was my first Missions trip with Nurses for the Nations and my 3rd trip to Liberia overall. In many ways it was probably my “best” experience so far. This was not because of anything that I did, but because of the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ that was evident in what God showed me and … [Read more...]
Liberia Reflection, 2012 The Liberian Handshake, Nurses for the Nations
As I sit at my desk attempting to put into words my experience as a mission nurse in Liberia and Guinea I have in front of me two photos that I took during a service at the Christian Revival Church in Monrovia. I’m trying to understand why these two are my favorites, despite all the sweet ones I … [Read more...]
Guatemala Reflections, 2011 A Land Broken in Spirit from Sickness & Poverty, Nurses for the Nations
As a nurse for Nurses for the Nations, and part of a mission team to San Pablo Guatemala, the poverty was instantly recognizable through the unsanitary conditions and infrastructures of the villages. The Guatemalan people dressed in customary clothes of the culture, as the women wore bright colored … [Read more...]