The Drone Over HardtHaven

     What fun for the kids and what nice photos it gives us ! 
     The photos were taken by a volunteer who came to Kpando and brought his drone ! 
The kids were utterly fascinated by the drone and, as you can see, it captured some really unique photos of the HardtHaven family and our facilities ! 
     The covered area in front has several picnic benches where the kids eat, do homework, and play. The building on the left is the girl's dorm, the building on the right is the boys dorm. The building in the back is the office, library, store room, and medical room where a doctor sees the kids and sponsored families for their checkups. 
     In the group photo are the HardtHaven kids, the matrons (the women who care for the kids day-to-day), and a couple of volunteers !
     Take a look at their own website:  https://www.hardthaven.org/about/
and see them in action on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/HardtHaven/  
    Thanks to Joy Hardt for sending us the info. 
 https://www.facebook.com/HardtHaven/photos/a.475089327156.253521.79417547156/10155531550612157/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/HardtHaven/photos/pcb.10155531550867157/10155531550662157/?type=3&theater  

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I Want to Write Words for YOU

I want to write something

So wonderfully simple,

Yet interestingly complex:

Entirely sufficient and totally adequate. 

I want my words to paint a picture that

Enthralls the viewer,

gathering up scattered pieces of memory,

bringing them into the now.

I want my words to sing an anthem that

resounds from the mountains,

Yet coaxes a smile from a young child,

And blends familiar harmony with the new.

I want my words to caress the mind,

Yet awaken the slumbering soul;

I want my words to reach out,

Embracing the lonely and weary.

I want my words to knock vigorously,

Beckoning friends and strangers alike

To open their heart’s door and receive

God’s invitation to resurrection life.

May my small gift of words today be

Satisfyingly descriptive,

Yet sparse enough to easily recall;

May my words bless you ! 

By Elaine Hardt ©2004 

What did one antique say to the other antique?

“My, oh my !

    How time does fly !

Before you knows it

    the years go by.”

So, how did this happen

to me and to you ?

Smile, and remember:

Life’s a challenge, that’s true.

“One day at a time

doin’ stuff;

keepin’ busy,

Never done quite enough.”

Every day

there’s lots more to do !

It’s that way for me,

was that way for you.

Here It Comes !

Fly the flag, go see the parade.

     but remember to pray !

Life isn’t just for having fun,

     doing things our own way.

The Creator of everything,

      the Bible tells of His love,

Also tells about our sins

     so repent and go to Heaven above. 

Everyone needs to accept Jesus,

     in the world and the USA.

                         Let TODAY be your patriotic  
                         and faith-filled day ! 

by Elaine Hardt ©2018