You know you are in Haiti when...
You freak out and think you are running late when you wake up, but then you realize it is only 4:30 a.m.
You know what time it is by the air conditioning. We only have ac from 6-6.
You tell your husband, "Babe, you smell good today." His response, "It's bug spray."
You yell from the tap tap in a cute high pitched voice, "Naked baby!"
You have to visit the restroom, and you have to take your security guard with you!
Your favorite phrase is, "This is Haiti...," and it becomes your standard response to anything.
Cipro is your new best friend.
You look into a face of child, and it melts your heart.
Yesterday was a full day in every sense. The day began by leaving the hotel at 6 a.m. Church started at 6:30, and lasted til about 10:30. It was a great experience to worship with believers with such hope and peace, and even though we didn't understand a word, you felt the presence of God. On a side note, River Stoners can not escape the book of Luke. I think God is trying to tell us something. We have been studying the book of Luke for about 2 years. Yesterday, River Stone completed the 14th chapter of Luke. At the church in PAP, the message was about the prodigal son in Luke 15.
The remainder of the day was spent at the orphanage. The joy of my day came when a sweet girl who has been at the orphanage only 2 weeks smiled for the first time.
The afternoon was spent leading the kids in every kid song you imagine with hand motions, and watching their eyes and body dance with joy.
Yesterday, I felt the Lord was calling me to pray Psalm 139 over every child I either held or made eye contact with. I would look deep into each and every child in the orphanage and know that they were created by God for a reason and a purpose. He has a plan for each and everyone of them, and He has plan for us to be apart of what God is doing here in Haiti.
You know you are in Haiti when... You leave and a part of your heart stays here.
I have been reading your blog and am amazed at your words. I am sad you are on Cipro but it is such a blessing that it exists. My sister took it after returning from the Dominican Republic. I love the way the Lord has prepared you with scriptures for each day and moment and with songs to match. Hearts are being changed. I am praying for your continued strength over these last few days of your trip. Your blog is a blessing to me. Love you guys (and gals) Sandy
ReplyDeleteIt is so great to have Zach home. I am getting a debriefing that will probably continue for quite some time. Wow - the videos, the stories, the heartbreak, the hand of God in it all... It is overwhelming to hear about - I can't imagine what it must be like to experience it for two weeks. Praying for ya'll and praising God for ALL that He is doing. He is so incredible and nothing is impossible with Him. I am pretty blown away by Him right now!
ReplyDeleteYep! You are in Haiti alright! I can totally relate to your "you know you are in Haiti when...". However, you are blessed to have air conditioning from 6-6. We had none at all! I recently returned from my second trip. We are adopting two girls from another orphanage in the area. I have met you a few times. Our son Ethan will be attending the Master's School in the Fall, so hope to get to know you better! Thank you for being there! Thank you for praying over those precious kids! Thank you for sharing their stories! I left half my heart in Haiti on April 23rd the first time I left. I will never be the same. Please follow our blog as well at http://chosenandmuchloved.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying!
Elisabeth Ream