Each of the eight times I have joined Carolee and the Lord in Jamaica has been live changing for me.This summer was no exception.It continues to be a sweet sorrow – sweet in seeing the precious children/young adults again, yet sorrow that most are still in orphanages.However, with God nothing is impossible.He provides our strength while on these trips, thanks to our prayer support back home.Several boys I meet from Mt. Olivet Boy’s home on my first trip to Jamaica in 2002 are now young men on their own, trying to survive in harsh conditions and a severely depressed economy. With limited education and no experience, jobs are hard to come by.A few have jobs, some are living with friends/relatives, and some are living on the street.
It has been a blessing to have my husband, Pat, join me the last three trips.The highlight this year was celebrating Lawrence’s college graduation.He is an overcomer and has chosen to not let his circumstance of having no biological parents keep him from accomplishing his dreams and God’s plan for his life.We had a celebration dinner for Lawrence and even though he tends to be shy, he gave an awesome speech to a room of 30 friends, while keeping God as his focus.He challenged his peers to obey God’s laws, go after their dreams and be disciplined at what they do.It has been a blessing to be a part of Lawrence’s life and see God work through him.We pray Lawrence will have an impact on Jamaica for God’s glory.
My prayers is that our church will take missions’ trips together in the future.
2009 
