One minute update
2007-01-15, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

Surprise! Went home for Christmas. Had a great time visiting friends and family. Went to the movies. Three times. Was very cold. Came back to a group of dancing and laughing children. Was nice ...

Death to all cockroaches!
2006-12-06, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

It’s funny how Haiti is beginning to feel more and more like home everyday. I sometimes worry how I’m going to feel when I’m back in Canada. Will I ever feel like I fit in again? I don’t know. I j...

November update
2006-11-26, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

I heard a song this morning that made me stop in my tracks. I had hear the song a million times before, I was even singing along, but something about it hit me today and made me stop and think. The l...

MMmmMm Lemon Sqaures
2006-11-17, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

LEMON SQUARES Base: 2 c. flour                                1/2  c. icing sugar sifted 3/4 c. butter, sofftened Combine flour and icing sugar.  Cut in butter and mix until it's crumbly.  Press i...

My famous Chili Rolls
2006-11-17, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

CHILI ROLLS 12 oz. cream cheese              2 T. mayonnaise 4 oz. canned chillies               1/4 t. onion powder 1/4 t. celery salt                     3 T. finely chopped green onion 6 tortil...

Hot Cabbage Slaw
2006-11-17, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

HOT CABBAGE SLAW 1T butter               1 onion slice 4 leaves of cabbage shredded Fry these until the cabbage is crisply soft, 15-20 minutes.  Then make a dressing of the following: 1 t. sugar  ...

Back online!
2006-11-14, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

I’ve very excited that the internet is back, and working better than ever! It was almost two weeks without internet....I was missing it! Things are going really good. Classes are running well, the ...

October Update (a little late)
2006-11-14, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

Friday, October 13th was a big day here at the Mission. At 7:00 am Rachelle Senat was born on our front porch. It wasn’t supposed to happen that way. Rachelle’s parents Claudel and Charlemene ...

Why I'm the worst vegetarian...
2006-11-05, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

I am officially the worst vegetarian on the Hispaniola Island! Let me count the ways... 1. I have tasted soup that had meat chunks in it. 2. All rice and beans (a staple) are made with chicken bro...

In need of a better filter!
2006-11-03, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

I hate when you say something and immediately wish you could take it back. It wasn’t anything bad, it just makes me feel stupid and I know I’m going to end up spending the next 3 days wishing I could ...

Baby on the doorstep!
2006-11-03, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

To my dear faithful friends, Friday, October 13th was a big day here at the Mission. At 7:00 am Rachelle Senat was born on our front porch. It wasn’t supposed to happen that way. Rachelle...

Mangoes....MmmMm
2006-09-16, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

Greetings friends! So far today I’ve played volleyball with the Hope House kids, had two pictures drawn for me, played Go Fish with Georgie, ate popsicles with the kids in my building, took some p...

August 25th 2006 request update!
2006-09-13, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: Rachelle

Praise God! Well I’ve been here for over 3 weeks now and feel totally at home. I’m still struggling with the language but am learning more everyday. It’s hot, but I’m really starting to adjust (I ...

September 13th, 2006
2006-09-13, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: Rachelle

I love Haiti. I just feel so blessed to be here and am so thankful every day. My classes are starting this Monday so please keep that on your prayer list. I've also been having some trouble sl...

Guacamole
2006-09-01, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

2 large avocados 1/2 cup minced red onion chopped chilies (as many as you want) some cilantro leaves chopped 1 TBSP lime juice or citron juice if you're in Haiti 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 chopped ripe to...

My uninvited guest
2006-08-28, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

Well I just had an interesting morning! I made some delicious looking guacamole this morning with the largest and cheapest avocado I’ve ever seen! Caught up in the excitement of tasting my creati...

August 25th 2006
2006-08-25, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

I started feeling a little lonely today, so I could definitely use some prayer in that area. And also just pray that I adjust quickly and smoothly to the climate, the culture, the language. Thank ...

Praise!
2006-08-25, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

Thank you everyone who prayed for an easy entrance to Haiti. I literally walked through customs without even having to talk to a soul! When God answers prayer He goes all out!

Greetings from Haiti!
2006-08-25, Ti Tanyin, Haiti. By: rachelle

God is so good. The past 12 months have been hard, there were times where I felt defeated, lost and forgotten but now I can vividly see that there was a reason for each disappointment. I’m so glad Go...