Missionary Journal of Nursing

Missionary nurse in the jungles of Honduras

With our imminent move to an entire other continent, and with new ministries to start, and new “adventures” to seek, I find myself contemplating my time in God’s service over the last 15+ years... and I was reminded of this story...

Submitted by Erin Pettengill, RN

Missionary to Haiti

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On January 28th I started out on the treck to head to Haiti. Living in Honduras I found myself traveling through Miami, to get to Chicago, to head out to Haiti. But, as there were few choices of air transportation to Haiti, we took whatever we could get. Upon arrival into Haiti, the first thing that hit me was the sea of humanity.

Submitted by Erin Pettengill, RN

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