Orevwa et Mesi Anpil (Goodbye and Thank you very much)!

Our week in Haiti has come to an end. Our hearts today are filled with gratitude. We were protected from sickness, injury (except for a few blisters), mechancial failures that would have prevented us from doing what we came to do, and natural disasters. We were blessed with a team of 15 people that were flexible, thoughtful, enthusiastic, and dedicated. The Haitian people have been gracious as they have allowed us a glimpse into their lives and culture. We came to help them in small ways by delivering clean water and playing with orphans, but we all recognize they were the ones who ministered to us. We've had the opportunity to observe a people with a steadfast faith in Christ. By American standards, they have nothing. Yet many of us found ourselves envious of what they do have - a life that is fully dependent on God. They do not worship their possessions or take comfort in the things of this world, but direct all of their worship and praise to the ONE who provides for their needs and gives them the strength they need to persevere despite their life circumstances. Thank you to the people of Haiti for teaching us much and to our God for his love for us in providing us this opportunity. And thank you to those who have followed our journey and prayed for us. We look forward to sharing more with you when we return.