The Vernon Journal

From Rusty and Lynette’s blog:
Olive Hope went home to be with Jesus tonight at 6:37. The infection was too strong for her little body. She was surrounded by lots of love as she went. She left us on her daddy’s chest.

in lieu of flowers
So many of you have already graciously been asking where you can [...]

Proverbs 31:10 (NASB)
Description of a Worthy Woman
10An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.
Maybe it’s the weddings I’ve been going to. Maybe spring comes early in Thailand. But I have found today, that even after 9.5 years of marriage, I am head-over-heels *in love* with Lori.
She’s seen her life get [...]

Some of you have seen my fb updates over the last month and have therefore heard most of this story, but if you hadn’t heard:  I was in Southern California for the last week of 2009. A good friend of mine and his new bride flew me in and out of America to celebrate their [...]

A care fund has been established for the current and continuing financial needs of Rusty & Lynette Polinder and their baby girl, Olive Hope.
Please consider giving a tangible expression of love and care by making a financial donation.

Make checks payable to:
Olive Hope Care Fund
And send them to:
Stacia Hoeksema
1260 Prospect SE
Grand Rapids, MI USA 49507
A paypal [...]

Rusty and Lynette Polinder have been working with the Akha Youth Development Center here in Chiang Rai for the past couple of years and have been expecting their first child. Last night Lynette went into labor and gave birth to a baby girl 2.5 months premature.
Lynette is doing fine, but the baby girl is fighting [...]