Today marks my being in Haiti for one whole week. It feels like it has been a whole month and only one day, at the same time. There has been so much leading up to this trip. Now that I am here though, I honestly just feel at home. Haiti is an absolutely amazing place with incredible people who I have become very close with in such a short time.
My first glance of Haiti was when I stepped off the plane into a beautiful sunny day. I was then greeted by a band playing music that released any tension that I may have been feeling. Below is the video I took of the band I heard while entering the airport.
Even waiting in the line through customs I met an American man who lived in Haiti for over 20 years and randomly gave me incredible advise for my trip that had quite a great impact. He said…
My time in Haiti should be looked at like legos. When you get a new box of legos, you automatically read the instructions and try to build the perfect structure, like the one in the picture on the box, right? But what happens when you’re done? You don’t just sit with this perfect creation forever. They get knocked down over and over while you keep rebuilding different things with the pieces. So, look at those legos as your vocation or path that you choose in life. Do not glue your legos together and call it good because they will be knocked down over and over. It matters that you rebuild to whats best for you. Not that you create the picture that everyone expects which is seen on the box. After all, only God knows the true path that you will take.
This advise came out of nowhere and meant so much because as I start this new journey, I need to take the time to soak it all in and figure out the best way that my legos may fall into place (at least for the time being). After all, my time here is all about learning and growing in Christ.
My days are now filled with unpacking at middle ground’s new location, and organizing rooms so that we can prepare to resume daily programming as soon as possible. I absolutely love the environment that I am working in, even with the chaos of the move. The ladies that I have been working alongside and learning from are so talented and fun to be around. There is never a dull moment.
Living behind Rhyan’s house is an absolute blessing because coming home to her kids Annabelle, Henry, and Della every day makes me feel like I’m coming HOME. Walking into the house each day, I am bombarded with the kiddos wanting to play or be picked up for lots of hugs and I am more than willing to give them! It is so nice to have this family atmosphere even though I am away from my own family.
Once again, I would just like to say thank you so much to those of you who have supported me in prayer and donations. I could not be here without you. The link above will bring you to my financial support page if you’re so inclined.
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