Not if, but when.

There have been many ups and downs involved in preparing for my trip to Haiti.

When I heard about the unrest in Haiti, it did more than just make me stop and pause in prayer for the people. It made me realize that this trip is at risk and all that I could do about that was pray and wait. All I could do was let go and let God. This is not a foreign concept to me but at the same time, it is the hardest thing I could possibly do. All that I have been thinking about is the next four months of my life and it seemed like all the planning was coming to a screeching halt.  In response to the unrest in Haiti, the country was put on a level 4 travel ban.  Missionaries were getting stranded, Americans were being sent home, and some paid thousands of dollars to get private helicopters to escape.

As quickly as it all happened, the storm shifted again.  The leaders resigned, the people rested, and the travel ban was lifted. My heart is still racing a little bit, but this is what I know: Haiti is not going to be peaceful, calm, and safe all the time. My hosts have the ability to come into the airport and get me before I have to walk out into the chaos. I won’t be alone. The home I live in will be with people I know and love.

This is why I am not afraid of the place that I will be going. I know that these are likely going to be the hardest months in my entire life but I also know that I will grow more than I can possibly imagine.

Throughout my last two weeks in the US, I plan on focusing my mind on what I can control. As always, I invite you to come along side me with your prayers. There is a “support” button at the top of this page if you would like to offer financial support as well.