Category Archives: Heartline

Grief–Plain but not so simple……

Posted on November 14, 2010 by tvanderwell

Beth from Heartline tells the story well… A Daughter Dies A Mother Grieves Marjorie and her large family have been in our lives since the earthquake. She came to our field hospital very ill and spent months with us. Her … Continue reading →

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Pray for Haiti

Posted on November 13, 2010 by tvanderwell

John McHoul wrote an update on the Heartline Blog that really encompasses quite well what they are doing and what, in my opinion, ministry in Haiti needs to be.   You’ve heard the term – “A hand up, not a hand … Continue reading →

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Running for the Haitian People–Tara Livesay

Posted on November 6, 2010 by tvanderwell

On the short list of really awesome people we’ve met in the last 7 years we’ve been involved with Haiti is Tara and her husband Troy…… PRINT | E-MAIL | RSS SHARE        Heroes Of Running 2010 The Humanitarian: Tara Livesay Through running, Livesay … Continue reading →

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What Can You Do to Help the Cholera Fight in Haiti?

Posted on October 29, 2010 by tvanderwell

Jen Halverson of Heartline Ministries wrote a very educational piece on her blog, This Isn’t Grey’s Anatomy, about what is needed and how you can help (and also what shouldn’t be done.   Worth the read – if you can help, … Continue reading →

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The Power of Love; Part Two by Tara Livesay

Posted on October 24, 2010 by tvanderwell

love empowers II expectant teen moms These girls pictured above are all pregnant. These girls are all going to become first-time mothers soon. These girls are all teenagers. ~~~~~~~~~ The girls pictured below are already moms. They all have one … Continue reading →

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The Way Things Are – and the Power of Love – by Tara Livesay

Posted on October 20, 2010 by tvanderwell

I’ve got to warn you, Tara really tells it straight here.   No beating around the bush here, but it’s an important discussion about the reality that the women and children live with in Haiti. love empowers When working in a … Continue reading →

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Fighting the orphan crisis at the most foundational level – by Heather Hendrick

Posted on October 13, 2010 by tvanderwell

…My sweet aunt came and visited me in Haiti last week.  She is always a breath of fresh air.  While she was here, I took her to Heartline with me. It was my first time to drive myself.  I felt … Continue reading →

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An Update from John McHoul and Heartline (John’s the guy with the hair…..)

Posted on September 9, 2010 by tvanderwell

Reposted with  permission from Troy and Tara Livesay. A Key Before you read John’s story let me coach you just a tiny bit.  If you know John it is very fun to read his blogs because you can “hear” him … Continue reading →

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A Medical Nightmare – and someone who’s doing something about it…..

Posted on September 4, 2010 by tvanderwell

As a follow up to the medical nightmare story that I told you about last night, I want to introduce you to a couple of friends who I’ve never met (well, I’ve met one).   They are all involved with Heartline … Continue reading →

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Medical Needs in Haiti

Posted on September 3, 2010 by tvanderwell

I almost hate to post this story, but it’s too important not to.   Medical care in Haiti was difficult even before the earthquake.   This was written about one woman’s experience recently.  I’ll have more later this weekend, but coming soon … Continue reading →

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