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'For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Let The Adventure Begin

From a cancelled flight, a two hour drive to Rochester in a snow storm, a delayed flight to Chicago, a 2 hour delayed flight to Miami followed by 2 hours of sleep to catch a routine flight to Haiti, our team couldn't have been in better spirits. To a person, everyone was upbeat, excited and anxious to step into a world we have only read about.

Haiti is an onslaught on the senses. It is a country of extremes. There is massive poverty and destruction yet there is great beauty. From a gorgeous flowering tree growing amidst the earthquake rubble to the inner beauty reflected every Haitian face in the slums of Cite Soleil.

With 80% unemployment, Haitians are faced with great challenges just to obtain the basic necessities. Life is a struggle, yet they have chosen to be happy. Everywhere we went we were met with smiles, waves and people whose faces light up when you talk to them. Most can't speak English, yet a smile is a great communicator.

Our first day involved delivering water to the people in the slums of Cite Soleil. It can best be described as organized chaos as people jockey for a position in line to get the water they desperately need. Maybe because the water deliveries are so important, they treated us with respect and were very grateful for our help and Healing Haiti's help in bringing it to them.

On our way back to the guest house, some members of our party were quiet, reflecting on what we had just experienced. Others talked excitedly on who they had met and what they had seen.

We're back now at our lodging and most of us are fatigued from the previous night's short sleep and from lifting water buckets. Yet we are all looking forward to tomorrow and we're hopeful that through our efforts, we can make a difference in someone's life.

5 comments:

  1. On behalf of those in Minnesota, thanks for the update it is good to hear the group made it to Haiti safely (albiet a little weary). Only God knows what the journey he has in store for each of you. May your hearts and minds be open to His prompting and bring joy to those whom you meet. (Wayne, Laura, & Nicole)

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  2. What troopers! I was exhausted just reading the post about your traveling experience. God bless all of you for the work you are doing and the hearts touched.
    (Pechman, Kristin)

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  3. We are praying for your energy and stamina after an unbelievable travel day. May God's Spirit speak to you loudly and guide you as you interact with His precious children. Have an awesome time! Go light up the darkness!

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  4. Praise God for your humble servanthood! May he grant you peace and rest tonight.

    He said, “If I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, do not pass your servant by. Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet and rest under this tree.

    ~~ Genesis 18:3-4

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  5. Woah! That is a big trip just to get the journey started, stay strong and continue to do great things for everyone in the need.

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