Meet: Laura

Name: Laura "Gypsy Eyes" Van Dyke
Age: 28
City you live in: Visalia
Job: RN


What word would best describe you: genuine

Describe the perfect day: Relaxing hanging out with friends and family and enjoying God's creation by hiking, going to the beach, biking or really any activity outside in the sun


Who are the top 3 most influential people in your life: My parents Tom and Helen Van Dyke and my Grandma Zylstra

What’s going to be playing through your headphones on this trip: Chris Tomlin Our God is one of my new favorite songs and anything by Needtobreathe

Why did you sign up for this trip: I heard about the trip and prayed about it for awhile then God really made it clear to me that He wanted me to go and I am so excited!

What excites you most about this trip: I am so excited about the medical aspect of this trip! I am eager to see how I can use my skills as a nurse to care for people in Haiti. I am also excited just to love all of the orphans!


What are you nervous about in this trip: that I am going to want to take the orphans home with me

How can people pray for you through this trip: Just pray that our group is really able to make a difference in some of the chaos in Haiti and that we can share the love of Jesus.