Yvrose, a Haitian woman, shares her story in this memoir. Yvrose grew up in Haiti, then moved to the United States for 20 years. After many difficult experiences, including abortion, emptiness, and divorce, Yvrose gave her life over to God. She had a dream about starting a school for Haitian children. In the dream, she felt the location was very specific, but she had no idea where it was. And that’s when her adventure and healing began.

Back in Haiti, Yvrose explained the landscape from her dream to her brother. Together, they found the exact location of her dream. She began to set up a school and trusted God with every step, saying, “When you trust God, your appetite for God increases.”

Eventually, Yvrose remarried and God began to build their family. They cared for 37 children over the years, while also serving and maintaining some schools.

Yvrose said, “If we were a business, none of this would make sense. We’d be overextended and under-capitalized, and our budgets would look unrealistic and laughable. But we’re not a business. We’re a family. And families are motivated by love, not profit. Sweat is our main equity. Compassion is our growth strategy. Prayer is our decision-making tool.”

I loved this book. I loved seeing the faith God increased and developed within Yvrose. She was a willing vessel, allowing the Lord to work in whatever way He wanted. He provided at every turn. I have been listening for the Lord’s voice and direction in my life and this book increased my desire to pursue Jesus even more.

I received an ARC copy from net galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley!

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