"You do not choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them," - Desmond Tutu. Today we got the opportunity to meet two unique families. The first Grace Village, a large orphanage in the hills of northern Haiti, and the second Isaiah's orphanage, a smaller area behind a school. Although these kids have no moms or dads they live together as a family. Today we went to the beach for the first time with Isaiah's children. As we watched Isaiah stand and watch over these children we were struck by how much he cared for and loved them. It was as if he was their father, watching over them and making sure they were safe. He always knew wear they were as they played with us and their nannies. At Grace Village we saw another makeshift family. The children have banded together and watch over each other to make sure that everyone felt safe and loved. They flew homemade kites, taught us to dance, and played sports. We took a tour, saw the aquaponics, and attended to Edmond an elderly man. It was incredible to see the improvements at Grace Village and the new medical center.
On the way home we had the opportunity to ride in the front of the truck with Maxime and see the roads and villages along the way. Driving in Haiti is extremely chaotic, and your horn is your only protection. Although it was terrifying it was very fun to see the villages and people along the way. In all' it was a very fun and exhausting day.
- Ben Ose and Nick Beckman
- Ben Ose and Nick Beckman
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