This is one of the spectacular views from the One World Observatory located in One World Trade Center in New York. It took less than 47 seconds for the video-screens-for-walls elevator to soar 102 stories!
back home
So grateful to be back home visiting my parents in New York. Here is Jones Beach on a beautiful evening….
light in the darkness
The biggest take away from my trip to Haiti was the reality that light shines amidst the darkness. We met missionaries, pastors, entrepreneurs and nuns that are bringing hope, practical help and light to Haiti.
The Apparent Project is a bright light in Haiti. Please take a moment to acquaint yourself with this life giving and life changing work: http://apparentproject.org/
On the homepage of The Apparent Project you will read: “Arts advocating for the poor.” This is a remarkable work that is providing skills, employment and, literally, life, to families.
Be sure and check out The Apparent Project Party Box page on the site: http://apparentproject.org/party-boxes/
Thank you!
see these shells
See the shells? I never thought that I would hate seeing sea shells. I love the shore…I love the ocean, but these shells…these shells I would rather not see. Do you see these shells? These jagged, dirty, sad, colorless shells serve as the sidewalk…the road beneath the bare feet of those beautiful children who run across these shells, which occasionally are submerged in sewage…see the shells?…these shells supporting a young boy whose silent stare and precious smile invade my heart…shattering my bent to complain about the smallest inconveniences in my comfortable smart phone filled life…see these shells? I will never again see shells without remembering to pray for the precious men, women and children of Cite Soleil in Haiti. I am eager to return to this city, these children…I don’t want to see these shells, but I will return for all those unseen children….those unseen families….
Haiti
We have had a wonderful time in Haiti! Our hearts have been broken by the poverty and darknes here, but we have also been encouraged by the many people here who are bringing light! The Hatians are beautiful and have such a warm spirit. Our team has had ministry with children and adults by sharing stories, dancing, performing skits as well as feeding children, painting a church in Port au Prince and painting a house that our church helped to build in Cite Soleil. Here are just a few images…
until we “meet” again
The sun doing some painting over the Illinois River in Morris, IL. This may be my last post for a week or so. I will be in Haiti this week on a missions trip and will enjoy sunrises there! We will be ministering to widows and orphans with a team of talented high school students and adults. Until we “meet” again, have a wonderful week!
i am here
power
The past few images were taken at a local power plant where a friend of mine is employed. I had a great time exploring and hearing all about how the plant produces energy with great efficiency. This was an interesting photographic experience because I am drawn to landscapes and nature, so I ended up with quite a few unusable photos, but with an appreciation for the experience.
non condensable gas
Hmmm…..non condensable gas…..I think I had that once….
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