01/12/2026
Dear Friends,
Today, we enter our 16th year missing Stephanie.
On October 28, Jamaica took another huge hit from Hurricane Melissa. The island was ravaged by the storm. Dozens were killed and wind and flooding took down homes and we believe, at least two Steph’s Places. We are waiting to hear if the schools can be rebuilt. If the schools can be rebuilt, Steph’s Mission is positioned to help with the rebuild. Steph’s Mission continues to do meaningful work serving children on the local level with Comfort Kits and opportunities for summer camp.
This year Stephanie became the heavenly angel aunt for Jordana Lin Crispinelli born on May 14, 2025! We can’t help but think Stephanie is overjoyed with her two nephews (Cam & Luca) and another nephew on the way next spring …and her two nieces. Mila, in particular, who seems to share lots of Steph’s personality traits!! ( :
So today, as we pause together for a moment of silence at 4:53pm, let us mourn our lives without Stephanie. Let us remember the 250,000 others who perished in the Haiti earthquake. May we take the opportunity to ask God to heal the world from the effects of climate change and bring an end to poverty, hunger, oppression, hate and war. Let us praise God for all the blessings He brings our way every day. Let us take comfort in knowing God is in control of this crazy world and Steph is with Him…free from the worries and uncertainties of life and surrounded by love, peace and joy.
May peace, that surpasses all understanding, be upon Haiti and all the families and friends who lost loved ones in Haiti on this day, 16 years ago.
With love and heartfelt appreciation,
Stephanie’s family
