Following the birth of her first born daughter with multiple birth-defects and the subsequent death of her mother, father and two sisters. Kristin's heart had taken a beating. Her belief that God was preparing her for a work He designed kept her focused and driven to stay positive and to be a reflection of hope, not depair.

Here begins the true life triumphant story of how God turns our sorrow to joy and our mourning into dancing.

"And a sword shall pierce your heart"

When God first gifted Dave and I with our first born daughter, Mariah, we had no idea that our YES, in spite of all her medical problems, would one day lay the foundation of a ministry that is touching the lives of thousands.

But, God's ways are not our ways, and ultimately, if we submit to His Will, what appears to be a heavy Cross, becomes a beacon of light in a dark room.

Mariah, who was born with multiple birth-defects, opened our eyes to see what God wanted us to see. It was a painful process, but after reviewing this website, you would ask God for nothing less.

Timeline

1995 - The Lord placed it on Kristin's heart to help the people of Samoa

1997 - Kristin founded T.H.O.R.N. Ministries & the "Heart of Tampa Project" which is a mobile feeding outreach.

1998 - THORN was blessed as a Lay Apostolate in Western Samoa

1998 - Kristin was gifted the honorary Royal title of Princess of Samoa

The rest of the story is the miracle!

Awards

1999 Samoan Health Department National Health Award Recipient

2001 Sertoma District West Winner of Service to Mankind Award

2001 Sertoma South East Regional Winner of Service to Mankind Award

Eckerd Foundation Salute to Women Humanitarian Outreach Award Winner 2001

United Airlines "Everyday Heros" Award Winner 2002