Some notes from Thursday

Thursday brought us the chance to spend time with many of the Elders who are served by Healing Haiti.  We also stopped in Grace Village for a short tour and squeezed in some time with the kids. I said "served by Healing Haiti" but it was truly our honor to meet and get to  know these beautiful people.  Getting into the communities was it's own experience on our way to their homes.  Our first visit was with Vertilla (I have to mention her Grandson Isemeal) her smile is infectious, she gave us much more than the meal and supplies we left behind.  She shared her story then we shared songs of praise (even some in creole).  Our next stop was Meme, he lives alone, while he may not share his home he does share of himself.  We were honored to bring him a new mattress and bedding.  We shared some time in prayer together.  The visit we had with Ofrane was memorable, he couldn't wait to meet Jean, since he spends many days a week at Hope Village he already knew Kathy so meeting her mom was it's own blessing.  We shared music and prayer, I might have lost something in translation but he is either planning to name his next goat Kathy or give it to her, she'll have to let us know.   It took some time to get the tap-tap up the distressed trails to Elie's home, his roof needed some attention.  We used tarps from MN to cover his home and weather proof the roof.   "Love thy neighbor" came to life as his jumped in bringing the ladder.  It was great to spend time with his family, you have a great view of Hope Village from his home.  About half the team went to visit Edmund while we finished the roof.  It was a great day filled with wonderful people.  We are blessed as a team to have the love and support of our families at home... Thank you!