by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 6, 2023 | A Southern Soul
Thank you for reading the stories from Cuba and caring about each person who shared a bit of their lives. Here are a few more pictures of the island that is so close to the U.S.
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 5, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I have been a pastor for 22 years. Our church is in a poor neighborhood, but we are serving God and helping our community. The economic system in Cuba doesn’t work, and people don’t have many ways to succeed. People are desperate and doing everything...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 4, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I studied trade and economics in school and psychology at the university. I didn’t finish my degree because I got pregnant. I come from a humble family and my mother couldn’t give me what I needed. I suffered bullying and took the lowest road...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 3, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I was born in Trinidad, and my parents lived in the country. I have two girls. One is 24, and the other is seven. I gave birth to the youngest when I was 46, but it was beautiful. I am starting over, and she keeps me young. When I was a little girl, I wanted to make...
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 2, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“We are on our way to work at the hospital. Two of us are nurses and two of us draw blood.” Havana, Cuba (These stories are from my trip to Cuba at the beginning of January)
by Lynn Oldshue | Feb 2, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I taught myself how to play the trumpet. In church, they asked who wants to be a musician. I picked the trumpet because it’s the instrument mentioned most in the Bible. The music teacher came once and never returned, but I have been playing for 10 years. I graduated...
