This
morning had a beautiful beginning, as does every day in Haiti. A few of us got
up nice and early for church and shortly after discovered that was not in God’s
plan today! Instead, He blessed us with an absolutely stunning sunrise that one
can only experience on the balcony of the guest house. As I sat upstairs
praying and listening to my Father, I knew in my heart today would be unique
and special.
Sam,
Kathy, Sarah, and Jenny all headed out earlier than usual for the wound clinic to
tend to Haiti’s most loved of people- the sick and injured. Once again, God let
us know that He is in control as shortly after they left, Sarah and Jenny all
surprised us back at the guest house due to lack of space. God had bigger
plans, as He always does! Sarah and Jenny got the opportunity to love on some
beautiful miracles at Home for the Sick and Dying Babies before they joined the
rest of our Haiti family on an exciting adventure to a local orphanage.
At the
orphanage, we were blessed to share in crafts and soccer with all of the kids.
I had been looking forward to this part of the trip all week. Being involved
with Serenity Kids and a Director at a child care center, this was right up my
alley! It is amazing how even in such a different circumstance and environment,
my heart melts at the very sight of our most precious resource- children.
They’re ability to find the good in everything is a childlike characteristic
that some of us as adults need to re-learn. We united in laughs, smiles, and
hugs. The language barrier means nothing when we share the common ground of
Jesus. Looking into those kids’ eyes, and seeing the joy flowing through them,
it is hard to feel anything but peace. They may not have ten pairs of shoes or
a comfortable bed; they don’t have two loving parents and a big family
Christmas, but they have the joy of the Lord in their hearts and that gives
them the hope they need to live their lives with purpose.
On the
other end of the spectrum, Sam and Kathy were healing the sick, helping the
wounded, and being the hands and feet of Jesus. Sam’s word of the day summed it
up nicely- perspective. They had the opportunity to see things from a medical
standpoint as they dressed wounds, distributed pharmaceuticals, and
fellowshipped with the nuns and Haitians. They described this experience as
humbling, and serious. My mom, Kathy, was able to use her nursing skills as she
helped people ranging from five years old with infections due to lack of the
ability to bathe, to a man with a laceration from a coconut! Sam, who we can
now refer to as the “Medicine Man”, took on the role of a pharmacist as he
helped the nuns prepare and disperse meds. All in all, both teams had another
blessed day.
We all
met at the guest house and rode together in the tap-tap up to the mountain for
some shopping! Not only did we leave with some fun paintings and walking sticks
(Will), we also left with the beautiful image of the mountainside view
engrained into our heads. I feel so incredibly grateful that God called me to
be a part of this incredible team! We share in so much laughter and fun
together in ALL circumstances. As Megan said at dinner tonight, we have created
our own little Haiti team family- and all in the glory of God! I know I speak
for us all when I say that tomorrow will be bitter sweet. It is our last full
day in Haiti, but man will it feel good to relax on the beach!
Thank
you ALL for your continued prayers during our incredible adventure in this
beautiful country. Stay blessed!
-Katie
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