Our Community Fort Jacques When I chose Fort Jacques for the CCM home I wanted to be able to raise the kids in a quieter more tight-knit community. A place that was far away from the pressure, peering eyes, and intense atmosphere of Port Au Prince. I wanted a community that we could feel safe …
Making Good Nutrition a Habit All of my kids were severely malnourished when I met them in 2012. After being evaluated by a pediatrician she reported that judging by their size and develop most of them had probably had only enough to eat to survive for multiple years. This has had a very detrimental impact …
Making Chores Fun “Chores” that word evokes dread, especially when it comes from mom. For a big family in a big house there are certainly plenty of chores to go around at CCM. These tasks are an essential teaching component and a wonderful way for our family to bond by taking care of each other, …
Vacation is Great, but We’re Glad to Get Back to School! It was a great Christmas season, but I was, like most parents, ready for my kids to get back to school and thankfully so were they! I’m so thankful for the kids’ school. It’s one of a kind in many ways, and it’s just …
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Job’s Medical Update Job joyously celebrated his 15th birthday on Saturday the April 14th. He chose a local restaurant for his day and invited his closest friends and family to his special meal. Job is the second oldest in his family by a mere 7 days. 15 is a much-anticipated milestone for the Trainer family …
Securing the home When we found this incredible home, over six months ago, I knew it would make the perfect place to raise children. It was spacious yet cozy. Close to the main road, but off the beaten path just enough to have a quiet country feel. I felt immediately at home. With that being …
Gaining the Heart of the Father Five years ago I was working alongside an incredible woman who has become one ofmy closest friends over the years. We were just going about life in Haiti as usual whichusually means that something unexpected will happen at any given time. Little did weknow that within a couple of …
Double your Donation Campaign Who knew? Who knew what it would take to prepare a house for eleven!! Not me! As we are getting closer to a move in date there are many needs we still are looking to have met! We have been given an AMAZING opportunity to double any donation that will come …
Change, its a good thing….right? As I continue to prepare for this incredible new adventure that God has generously given me, I often find myself overwhelmed at the thoughts of what was, and what is about to come of my life. I am giddy, afraid, in awe, humbled, amazed and pretty well every other emotion …
Checking Off the “To Do” List Chosen and Cherished Ministries is moving forward and several things are complete! In the last 4 months the tile, windows, doors, and outside walls have been finished on the house. Following that we signed the lease and obtained the keys. Our 501(c)3 status was approved in the US. We …
Chosen and Cherished Ministries (CCM) goal is to give hope for the future of orphaned children of Haiti by providing shelter, eaucation. nutrition. emotional securitv. healthcare and life skills.
