Red Island Restoration is a response to God’s leading in our lives to see Madagascar restored in Health, Forests and Hope in Christ. Jamie was born and raised in Madagascar as a missionary kid and as a result, has a deep understanding of Malagasy culture and language as well as a powerful love for his home country and the…

Everyday, over 800 women die in pregnancy or childbirth due to preventable causes. Most of these occur in the developing world. (WHO). Women throughout the world deliver their babies at home, alone and unassisted. Other times, they deliver in facilities that are understocked in equipment, medications and professional…

An all-too-often ignored fundamental cause of extreme poverty is environmental destruction. In Madagascar, radical deforestation is wreaking havoc on millions of villagers as over 90% of the nation’s forests have been destroyed due to slash and burn farming, charcoal production and clear-cut logging. With the loss of inland…

In 1999, Jamie and long-time friend and ministry partner, Josy, traveled to Mahabana to live and fish for three months. During this time, a small group gathered by candlelight to read the book of John. This small group became a regular Bible Study which then became a small church in a village that was taboo Jesus and the…

” Better to love God and die unknown than to love the world and be a hero; better to be content with poverty than to die a slave to wealth; better to have taken some risks and lost than to have done nothing and succeeded at it. –Erwin Lutzer “

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary!

Today we celebrated the 1-year anniversary since opening the Sarobidy Maternity Center.  As a staff team, we celebrated by giving each other high-fives, hootin' and hollerin' and conducting prenatal visits.  It's been a joy to watch this dream become a reality, to...

Home Visits…

Home Visits…

Postpartum care for a new mama and baby is unheard of in this country.  I've witnessed on several occasions where babies are never even examined before they go home... not even a listen to the heart or lungs.  Once discharged from the hospital or clinic where the...

Celebrating Forests–

Celebrating Forests–

Happy Earth Day/Arbor Day week!  We're super stoked that Jamie is the International Director for Eden Projects here in Madagascar.  This organization is over-the-top amazing in their commitment to planting trees, restoring habitat, and saving lives through employment!...

This (little) girl…

This (little) girl…

Just like her big sister did last month, this little girl celebrated a birthday last week.  6 years old.  Time seems to pass even more quickly with each year.  This little girl of ours was a whole 13 days late... and when she decided to make her appearance into the...

Maman’i Josy

Maman’i Josy

In Madagascar, parents are known by their children... Maman'i Josy is Josy's mom.  Sometimes Josy's mom also goes by the name of Maman'i Dina or Maman'i Redy... or any of her other 4 children.  She's a sweet women who has seen a lot in her nearly 80 years of life-- an...

Global People

Global People

Tears... welling up in my eyes and beginning to stream down my cheeks as I read these words.  Head nodding... as these truths strike so many cords for our family individually and collectively.  Heart rejoicing... that we've been privileged with this life in which God...