My time in Haiti: Time Flying By!

I only have 10 days left here in Haiti! I am not sure what happened to the time! Yesterday during worship with the kids I just broke down crying. I am going to miss this place so much and especially the children. This has been my home for the last three months and I have poured everything I have into this place. I am so excited to see my husband, family, and friends, but I am not sure how I am going to handle being away from this place. I am not sure what God has in store for me next, but I just pray that He knows the plans he has for my husband and I.

Wednesday we delivered food to 27 elderly. Going to the elderly’s homes still is one of my favorite things here at GV. They are so incredibly grateful for what you give them and they are always smiling, kissing, and hugging. They have true joy in them and you can tell the have such genuine hearts. This took up most of the afternoon since we had to get it ready and then drive all over to see them.

Today we worked on getting everything situated for Joseph’s school and then cleaned and organized things at GV. We are working hard to get things more in order/clean and we are still continuing to work on having the children follow the rules here!

I found out yesterday that Joseph’s real first name is Sadrac and his last name is Joseph. Woops!! : ) I still find myself calling him Joseph and that is what everyone continues to call him here. When you ask him his name he will tell you Joseph, and occasionally Sadrac. He is such a funny kid, and everyone absolutely adores him here.

As I reflect on Joseph’s current situation I am amazed. He is doing so well and just excelling here! He does not gorge in his food like he use to, and I think he is beginning to see that food will keep coming and he no longer has to worry about his next meal or when it will be. I have not seen him cry since he has been here, and he is constantly wearing a smile. We looked for the grandmother today to see if she was home. When we did not get an answer the principal told us she was at the market. We asked if this was common and he said yes because she tries to sell some things. He said she goes almost everyday and when Joseph lived with her, she would leave him home alone all day by himself! No wonder why he is so independent! A five year old taking care of him self and fending for him self just boggles my mind. I am so thankful he is here with us and pray for him to continue to see God working in his life.

Just want to again thank everyone who is working so hard for Healing Haiti! I also want to thank all the people that keep giving to these children. We are going to continue to hear stories like Joseph’s, as this orphanage fills up all the open beds we have here. Thank you for donating and giving! Without you we could not keep taking in these children who so desperately need our support and love.

Julie, Jeff, Missy, Susan, Linda, and Heather (and so many others) have been so incredibly wonderful to work with and have blessed me beyond belief while I have been here in Haiti. Please know how grateful I am to you and how powerful your ministry is here in Haiti. I love you all so very much and wish I could say or do more to thank you for your efforts here!

I am off to school with the children. I am excited to see Jovany’s big smile this morning, hear Meme sing to himself, watch the older boys take such great care of the little ones, smell the spaghetti being cooked, and feel the love of God’s presence through these children!