Author Archives: Tessa Andrews

For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 2 Peter 1:5-7, ESV Are we treating one another in love or in hate? That may seem harsh, even overdramatic, but really think aboutContinue reading “With love”

June was the first of two months of furlough. During these months, I visit the states to see family and friends, and visit with churches. As I sit here to write what went on it feels like a whirlwind…so much happened but I almost can’t remember it all. I have been thankful to see theContinue reading “June 2022”

I was asked a few weeks ago what is the hardest part of being in the states instead of being in Haiti. My answer is simple. It’s everything. Everything is hard because everything is different. And you miss your people and your home so much that sometimes you can’t sleep. You have to be carefulContinue reading “everything”

May started off with a bang! We still had the team here visiting their sister church. They came in at the tail-end of April. It was good to spend some time with them and get to know them better. May 1st is a big agricultural day in Haiti. A friend’s mission holds a fair eachContinue reading “May 2022”

I have a little bit of news to share with you. Two things, unrelated, but both important. Firstly, I am moving houses! I am very excited about this opportunity. It is something that I have been praying for for years. The move will lead me to a smaller home where it will just be OtisContinue reading “News alert!”

I suppose I should apologize. It has been a long time since I have posted an update here. March was not an easy month and in some ways neither was April. I like to be honest and open but sometimes it is easier to hide the hard times. We all know that social media isContinue reading “April 2022”

This week makes 5 years since the first time I visited Haiti. I had no idea that trip would change everything and I would be here 5 years later, feeling more at home than I ever have. I am so thankful for God’s plan and the country of Haiti. This post will be a littleContinue reading “memories”

February has been a whirlwind. Some days I don’t even know what day it is or what is going on. Typically, I put out two posts a month. Not this month…. I always try to be real and honest. This month may be more raw than I typically get. So much has gone on. IContinue reading “February 2022”

January started off on the break. We didn’t go to work until the 4th. It was nice to wrap up the remaining days with good friends. An island day with some and out to lunch with another. The 1st in Haitian independence day. Unlike most, I didn’t celebrate by eating soup joumou (pumpkin soup). ItContinue reading “January 2022”

Dear Lord, thank You for another year. Thank You for bringing us into this year. So much has happened in 2021 but we know that all things work together for the good of those who love You. We know that Your promises are yes and amen. We know that You have cared for us inContinue reading “a prayer for 2022”