We were both saved In September 1981, while attending a house group bible study. At the time, Roger was in private practice as a chartered accountant and Denise was the office manager of our own firm. In the late 1980's we felt a tremendous need to do more for the Kingdom of God. In 1989 after a trip to Tijuana Mexico, we felt the Lord's calling to this very poor nation. (Genesis 12:1). In 1990, we sold everything we had and on August 2nd, we left for the mission field.

On a daily basis we saw the great needs of the children, both in the natural and spiritual. Tender Loving Care Children Ministries was born June 1, 1992. We fed the kids and taught them the Word of God. We had feeding stations and food distributions in several areas of Tijuana. On a weekly basis, we were helping an average of 1500 children.

It soon became overwhelming for only the two of us. We prayed to seek the Lord's guidance. The solution was to train the nationals to help their own. In 1995, at the request of local Mexican pastors, we began to write and distribute our own Spanish curriculum for Sunday School Services and weekly Bible Studies. For years, we made 5,000 copies a week, that where then distributed in 24 shanty towns in and around Tijuana. A good meal was always provided after each church service. We also distributed bread, rice and beans so the kids could take those home to help feed their families.

In 2000, Roger started having health problems, first with his eyes (2 retina detachments). We remained on the field although we had to reduce the workload. Then, in 2002 came the nightly headaches. Those got so bad that he was getting very little sleep. By the end of 2003, he was physically exhausted. In January 2004, after months of prayers and seeking the Lord, Roger felt the Lord telling him that it was time for us to "Go back Home".

In March 2005 we came home. In November, Roger, a non-smoker, was diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer. For 28 months, he fought like a champion. Unfortunately, he lost his battle and went to be with Jesus on March 14, 2008 (2 Timothy 4:7). But his vision for the children continues to live through Denise and the team in Mexico. Every summer, our Vacation Bible School program attracts many kids.

Our Spanish curriculum is available on our website. CD’s are sent all over South America and in Cuba. Roger’s vision was to see our Spanish children’s curriculum distributed free of charge in the Hispanic world. His vision is now a reality!

Because of Covid-19, I now spend less time in Tijuana. Therefore, during the pandemic, Pastors Jorge & Rosa have taken full responsibility for the daily operations of the ministry. I am self supportive, therefore 100% of the funds raised go to teach and feed the children and young adults in our program. Daily, I am encouraged that working together we accomplish God’s will to “Feed His Sheep”. (John 21:17). I am absolutely committed to continue this important work for the good of the children, in memory of my precious Roger, but most of all for the glory of our great and faithful God.
Please pray for me. Thank you