12 Years ago we adopted our girls Brianna and Bethany
(Wideline and Wiedlin their Haitian names) from the Ebenezer Glen Orphanage.
The girls are now almost 13 and want to give back to the orphanage that so wonderfully cared
for them when they were infants. The girls came home to us in such a way that can only be described as miraculous and we will forever be thankful for the heart and hands of the EGO.
We know it has gotten increasingly difficult (almost impossible) to adopt out of Haiti and had
it not been their willingness to act in faith it is possible we would never have been able to
get our girls home. Thank you Don and Doris and EGO!
Joe and Sheryl Stephens Washington State
Well, this is going to be brief cause I'm at work but it may be all the time I have this week:
Sandy Gregory-10/06/08
I just returned from an incredible trip to Haiti. It was so nice to spend a weekend with you in Port before the team from our church arrived on Monday. We were able to catch up on alot of personal time and I think we talked non stop for 3 days.
Our church team consisted of 10 people and was actually an introduction to the orphanage. It's been 26 1/2 years since I was in Haiti and I was blown away at all that's been accomplished since I was there last. I was so proud to fill our team in on our meager beginnings, show them the 4 room house we rented in town, tell them of your walk of faith and how God has been the ever faithful provider over the years. They couldn't get over how God could take two very simple and unqualified people and accomplish His plans and purposes for Haiti through you nor that at 76 years of age, you're still seeing visions and acting on them. You simply said yes when God called. That is something most people will never do.
One of the ladies on our team likened mom to Mother Theresa of Haiti and I think she was right. Always moving, always thinking of those in need, those less fortunate then yourself. Healing the hurting, giving a cup of water to the thirsty, a meal to the refugee's, clothing to those who have lost everything.
And Dad, the quiet strength that has designed and built every building on the property (with help from teams and Haitian workers). It takes a special person to listen to the vision and implement it like he has. I was amazed to see the work he's already done on the school. I know he's anxious to get it finished and I know that God will supply all the money needed to do it. It doesn't matter to God if it's $200 or $200,000, when God orders something, He is faithful to complete it. Our only part is to obey. I'm proud of you Dad!
It's hard for people to believe that such a place exists, and that 99.9% of the money that comes in actually goes to the children, their care and education. When word gets out, there will never be lack at Ebenezer Glenn Orphanage again.
I'm proud to be your daughter, and I'm even more proud of the rich heritage of faith I've received. I'd rather have that to pass on to your grandchildren and great grandchildren then to have any kind of monetary inheritance.
All my love,
Sandy Gregory
