Trusting in Transitions
The Sheppard Family December 31, 2022
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Time sure has flown. It has been almost ten years since our family moved from Oregon into Haiti. Little did we know what the Lord had planned! We started working with a small clinic in Gromothe and expanded to the village of Belot and then even further into the mountains in Sonis. While supporting the growth of churches, building schools, operating mobile medical clinics, developing irrigation systems, and conducting trainings, we began to incorporate therapy to heal from trauma as well. This amazingly brought us into gymnastics that started in the villages and then advanced into orphanages and into the city of Port au Prince.
Wow! It’s been quite an adventure as many of our kids have grown up and moved onto their own adventures in life. One is living in France and the rest are spread throughout Oregon, Washington and North Carolina. Ron, Linda and eight of the Sheppard kids are now transitioning into North Carolina. We are excited to see what the Lord has in store for us next!
These changes have been huge, but we see the Lord’s hands each step of the way. We are now working with Union County Gymnastics in Wingate, North Carolina. This location has become a “sister school” to the gymnastics outreach in Haiti. We have many programs operating in Haiti, but for now, they will continue through trips in and out of the country and entrusting our local staff to oversee the projects si Dye vle. Linda will be traveling back to Haiti in January and also leading a medical and trauma training team into Guatemala in February. Ron is working in Charlotte and continues to manage the village projects in Haiti as well as helping with the local gymnastics program in the evenings. The kids are also keeping busy by assisting with gymnastics and volunteering at the animal shelter.
We want to thank each and every one of you for your continued love, prayers, and support. We miss all of our friends and family, especially around the holiday season. May the Lord bless you and bring you peace, love, and good health this coming year and all years to come! Please prayerfully consider donating one time and with monthly support. Your partnership is greatly needed and appreciated! We are humbled and inspired to see friends and family step up to make such huge sacrifices to help the children and families in need around the world.
God Bless,
Ron, Linda and the entire Sheppard Family
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