Alo!
The last two days were both physically and emotionally draining, so we were exhausted today, but somehow God gave us the energy before each place we went to serve as his hands and feet. First we visited elders, and God blessed us by allowing us to see the beloved Marie, who everyone prays to get to visit because of her love and trust in the Lord and her precious graciousness. Getting to see the joy her heart as we played music and the neighborhood kids joined in singing "gwal pou Bondye" (Glory to God) was a bigger blessing to me than it was to her. We then visited Edmund who was blind and partially deaf and it was also a joy to see Laurie wash his feet. We realized how different it is back at home where we need more time to do all the activities and daily duties, and all he has is time and not much to do with it but think and pray. The presence of the Lord here is incredibly powerful, and is making a huge impact on all of our faith lives. Today we also visited another elderly woman named Charletude who was a sweetheart and we really saw Jesus in her as she repeated "Mesi, Mesi" (Thank you). Then we visited Grace village and Shalom orphanage. It was a well needed happy day filled with hope.
Miss you mama and daddy,
Haley
Today was a great day, After two pretty tough days of seeing a lot of hardship in Cite Solei and General Hospital, we saw some very positive things. Grace Village is an amazing place that is giving an opportunity to a bunch of kids by giving them schooling, food and a family environment in which to live. It was pretty cool to see the kids and spend time with them. We then went to an orphanage called Shalom. The kids there were so excited. We gave them a few things to play with but I think their smiles did more for us than we did for them. Again the day closed out with soccer in the streets with the neighborhood kids. It has been a joy getting to know them. They are trying to teach me some Creole but I think I am a lost cause.
Love to Joan, Rachel, Anna and Lydia. Davis and I miss you.
Reid
The best part of my day is "catching up" with you in Haiti and hearing about your day. I am amazed at all the love and compassion you are experiencing every day. Keep safe, sun screened, hydrated and remember your are loved and missed here. Can't wait to see you soon Lauren, Love Mom. P. S. I had to use your account to post a comment, sorry.
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