by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 16, 2019 | A Southern Soul
Puerto Ricans, American citizens, began protesting in San Juan against their governor this week. Teargas and rubber bullets are being used against them in the streets we walked on a mission trip just two weeks ago. Grateful for Souls interviews that helped explain...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 9, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in Puerto Rico. My brother taught me how to do this. I can make fish, birds, flowers, hats, baskets, grasshoppers, and crosses. My brother is having problems and my mother is taking care of him, so now I run the business. I have been doing this for 14...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 8, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“I was born with spina bifida. My parents did not know I was a girl or that my spinal cord didn’t develop properly. Surprise. God put me in a position where I needed to have a C-section. I was delivered and needed a doctor fast. The doctor I needed...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 7, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“My light bulb moment came in a college class titled ‘Human Trafficking in America’. The professor compared pennies to victims of human trafficking. Just as pennies are stepped on and stepped over, so are victims of human trafficking. We don’t see pennies...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 6, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“My daughter is my miracle. I went to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip and found out I was pregnant when we got back. I lost one child before her and I didn’t want to love her until I held her and could see she was alive. I had to protect myself. She is...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jul 4, 2019 | A Southern Soul
“We will have fireworks and food and celebrate the 4th of July, but Puerto Ricans don’t need a holiday to make a party. I taught 7th grade for 36 years. I retired ten years ago and never looked back. There have been many problems with the government and...
