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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
We celebrate the women who love those children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected - because in your arms they found the love of God.
GEORGE, I'M STILL HOPING FOR YOU
(May 10, 2013)My heart hurts when I see him and I know he’s been using glue. My hope for George collides with reality. read more
BEYOND LIMITATIONS
(May 3, 2013)These thoughts have been rambling around in my mind for some time. First thoughts, questions, then turning into spoken word, they are reality when spoken out loud, then to actions. read more
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
(April 30, 2013)I have listened to the words “I can’t” my whole life. Usually they are coming out of my own mouth. And worse, I’ve believed them. read more
WHAT WOULD - WHAT SHOULD - WHAT COULD WE DO?
(March 30, 2013)Today, Judy, a girl who came to HHMV and the Richardson home last month asking for help came back today seeking to get... read more
HEARTACHE & HOPE AGAIN
(February 26, 2013)Yesterday, I felt a renewed relief mixed with frustration. For the entire previous month Collins was in the slums with his grandmother, and he was very sick. read more
THE CHANGE WE SEE
WHEN BROKEN CHILDREN RECEIVE LOVE
(February 18, 2013)Meet my little-guy Clinton. He is the "Ham" in our house. Our silly comedian. But at only 3 years old, there is already dark past in Clinton. He has a desperate need of retraining in love. read more
WHAT CAN I GIVE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
(February 10, 2013)At the beginning of this year I was visiting His Heart My Voice website and saw that they had begun a children’s sponsorship program. I have wanted to sponsor a child for many years, yet was always weary of the “big organizations”. read more
MY CONFLICT IN FAITH
(February 4, 2013)There’s a conflict that I struggle with in my heart. I’m not sure if I’m the only one who has this struggle. Like a crazy woman, in one moment I believe that I can do what Jesus... read more
RECOVERING FROM THE FLOODING
(January 26, 2013)The end of 2012 gave our Moringa Tree Project a serious challenge. Heavy rains and flash flooding in November and December almost completely wiped out... read more
HEARTACHE & HOPE
(January 25, 2013)It’s like knowing that a knife is coming to cut you open, but you’re unable to do anything to stop the coming pain. read more
HELPING THE STREET CHILDREN
(September 11, 2012)Hey. We’re on our way home. I’m bringing a little street boy with me. Get some food ready. read more
HELPING THE STREET CHILDREN
[Part 2] (September 13, 2012)Henery, Charles and Benson all slept over, and most of the house was awoken, bright and early, to Henery announcing in his own way that he was awake. read more
HIS HEART HIS CHILDREN SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
(September 11, 2012)This program has been in the works for some time and we are excited to finally launch and make it available to sponsors. We believe this will be our vehicle to accomplishing our goal of making a significant dent in rescuing the more than 300,000-600,000 children that live on the streets in Kenya. read more
WHICH TRIAL? WITCH TRIAL? SERIOUSLY?
(August 22, 2012)I felt like I was part of the historical Salem Witch trials today. I could not have been prepared for what happened this morning. read more
THIS ISN'T HOW IT'S MEANT TO BE
(July 21, 2012)Sadness and sorrow. Those are two words I wouldn’t normally use to describe Jesus to people. I would naturally think of loving and forgiving, or full of justice and mercy. read more
THE ONE HUNDRED MORE SEEDLINGS
(July 18, 2012)One hundred more seedlings ready for planting. That is one hundred more trees closer to self sustainable food security for families in extreme poverty. read more
HOPE IN SPITE OF WHAT IS SEEN
(July 11, 2012)Since living here in Kenya (almost two years now) I have heard over and over that “this is Kenya” (TIK) or “this is Africa” (TIA) as a reason for a lot of things. read more
IN PICTURES: GETTING TO KNOW SIMON
(June 27, 2012)His smile - His laughter - His joy - Get to know Simon through these photos.
GETTING TO KNOW SIMON THE OVERCOMER
(June 22, 2012)The last two weeks have given us a good chance at getting to know Simon's character, and he really is a good kid. read more
REAL INTERNSHIP & DISCIPLESHIP
(June 17, 2012)I have lived with the Richardson family now for 2 years and 9 months as an Intern. March of 2010 started the first HHMV internship. read more
NEEDING A NEW START
(June 14, 2012)Our story with Collins’ mother, Mary, started when Collins’ was born. We heard from George that his aunt had another baby boy. read more
86 TRANSPLANTED SUCCESSFULLY
(June 13, 2012)Today, we closely inspected each tree to see whether they had successfully taken root in their new locations or not. read more
ABANDONED BUT NO LONGER ALONE
(June 9, 2012)I have a street boy sitting in my living room. Looking at the pictures now of Simon, you wouldn’t think he’s a street boy. read more
MY TIME WITH THE RICHARDSON'S
(June 6, 2012)I lived in Africa for 6 months. Living with Dave, Katie, Sam, Elizabeth, and the kids for the last 40 days was by far the best part of my entire experience for so many reasons.read more
HEALTHY BABY COLLINS
(June 1, 2012)If two teeth coming in, crawling everywhere, a healthy appetite, extra weight and chubby cheeks is a sign of success than I think we’ve reach it with baby Collins!read more
100 MORINGA TREES PLANTED
(May 31, 2012)What an amazing day! Today we planted our 100th Moringa tree. Some good hard work and the special fundraising support...read more
FOR I WAS A STRANGER
(May 23, 2012)Yesterday, we had an unusual visit from a young woman in the midst of a deep struggle and very scary circumstance... read more
MORINGA TREES UPDATE (May 15, 2012)
My first Moringa tree is thriving during this late rainy season here in Thika, Kenya. This last week I aquired 10 more Moringa trees. Unfortunately, only 6 of the 10 have survived... read more
UPDATE ON BABY COLLINS (May 11, 2012)
Six days after Collins had returned home to be with his family in the Kiandutu slums, we decided again, with the family, that it was best to bring him into our home. read more
UPDATE ON BABY COLLINS (May 1, 2012)
Today, Collins went home with his mother. He had made dramatic improvement in just 7 days. We hope his improvement continues even at home with his mommy and family. read more
BIG THANKS - WE ARE NOW WATER HARVESTING
Thanks to a generous supporter of this project, one month ago we began setting up a gutter and tank reservoir collection system for harvesting rain water. read more
THE NEWEST RICHARDSON HOUSEGUEST
We have had many stay with us over the last month. But Collins isn't our typical houseguest. He doesn't pay for his stay, and it's the first time... read more
IMPACTING YOUR COMMUNITY WITH ERIN YORK
Erin York was part of the his heart my voice internship January 2011 in Thika, Kenya. Erin became like family to us and I wanted to share with others what she has been doing... read more
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