The article, “Is Trades of Hope a Scam” has been shared around and I finally had the time to respond to it. These are my honest thoughts as someone who has been a part of Trades of Hope for over 4 years:
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Father in Heaven…
My dad, Billy Ray Edwards, is spending his first Father’s Day in Heaven. Initially he was recovering from his stroke in April very well. He was determined and making progress, but complications from diabetes, dehydration, and eventually pneumonia weakened his frail body to the point where quality of life was dwindling and Jesus was calling him Home at 79 years old. We are so grateful for the assurance of Where he is and the knowledge of who he was. Continue reading
Ethical shopping – on a budget!

She laughs…
I had a genuinely good chuckle this morning at the humbling and ironic humor of parenting. My kids were trying to put into words the injustice of their sub-par lunches (which I make them pack and often from the dregs of what they can cobble together from the refrigerator and pantry) This was in comparison to other more desirable lunches that they have observed, apparently packed by, and I quote, “Moms Who Plan Ahead.” 🤣
😜 (No disrespect, MWPA! I celebrate you and hope to learn more from you…) Continue reading
HOPE in Haiti!
(I was excited and thankful that Pastor Dale gave me the opportunity to share about my enlightening trip to Haiti with our wonderful congregation at New Life Church.)
Thank you to so many of you who were praying for our trip and especially to Luke who kept the kids alive while I was gone. 😉 The first question PD asked was
BLESS THE EACKER FAMILY!
Headed to HAITI!
