Desirée Rose IstratiDreams Do Come TrueI remember when I first left Kyrgyzstan. It was raining that day, as a family we stood sobbing and hugging our dogs goodbye, realizing that…May 8, 2017May 8, 2017
Desirée Rose IstratiIt’s not always easyStarting a non profit is far from easy. Being here for the first month of the opening of this organization has been very eye opening. I…Aug 3, 2016Aug 3, 2016
Desirée Rose IstratiLast weekI don’t know how I’m going to go back home. The thought of saying goodbye to everyone makes my heart hurt.Jul 30, 2016Jul 30, 2016
Desirée Rose IstratiLearning to TrustIt has been over a week now that I have lived at the orphanage. I am falling more in love everyday with the children. Watching them grow…Jul 27, 2016Jul 27, 2016
Desirée Rose IstratiComing alive!The transformation of the kids from one week ago to now is so amazing! When they first arrived they were so quiet and shy. Now they are…Jul 15, 2016Jul 15, 2016
Desirée Rose IstratiOfficial opening of Project Nyame NsaEver since I met Devon she told me about her dream of opening an orphanage in Ghana. The Lord gave her this vision when she was young and…Jul 12, 20161Jul 12, 20161
Desirée Rose IstratiDance is our common language!Today we went to the village of Ntukum where Devon went 6 years ago to open 2 wells. This village is so remote that before they had to walk…Jul 12, 2016Jul 12, 2016
Desirée Rose IstratiNew HomeAs soon as I landed in Accra, Ghana I felt so much joy. Everyone is so friendly and it’s so beautiful here with the lush green vegetation…Jul 9, 2016Jul 9, 2016
Desirée Rose IstratiOn My Way to Africa!Tomorrow I leave for Ghana! Words can’t even explain how I am feeling! After months of talking about this trip and praying about it, the…Jul 6, 2016Jul 6, 2016