Angels there for you began with a chance meeting after a great dissapointment. Patricia Cruz arrived in Canada from Chile with nothing but suitcases of clothes and books. She and her teenage children were homeless, sleeping on the floor of her friends’ home. She knew this was not a permanent solution and that she needed work that would provide for her and her children. … [Read more...] about Angels there for you
Debbie Cazander
Debbie Cazander lives in the Fraser Valley with her husband Jake. They have five adult children plus four grandchildren and counting. Debbie retired from her leadership role with the Telecare Crisis and Caring Line ministry and is enjoying time pursuing other passions - including writing.
They walk the streets and back alleys of the downtown eastside
On a recent afternoon I made my way to Vancouver, to an address on East Hastings Street, in the heart of the downtown east side. Dozens of times in the past I had driven this infamous street, with its’ share of homeless and destitute people, but I had never stopped – other than for a red light. Now, I was set to interview John and Jen Riley who, not too long ago, had … [Read more...] about They walk the streets and back alleys of the downtown eastside
Hearts of Hope, dealing with pregnancy loss
The birth of a baby is not only the culmination of nine months of pregnancy, it is most often the fulfillment of the woman’s greatest desire to finally hold her newborn child in her arms. The motherly nurturing in her heart can now come to fulfilment as she cares for her little one, and the love she feels for this small person is deeper than can be … [Read more...] about Hearts of Hope, dealing with pregnancy loss