Second Day at the School
April 28
a.m.
The question of the day a few days ago was what one word describes your experience in Haiti so far? For me the word was “eyes”. I have the role of photographing our experience here. I am constantly looking for pictures that help tell a story, that paint a picture that reveal what is behind the eyes of the people we are seeing. As I look into people’s eye’s I see much more industry, much more strength then the label of poorest country in the western hemisphere would suggest. My eyes are being opened while looking into the eye’s of Haitians. This morning we trekked up to the school, 15 minutes uphill over gravel roads strewn with trampled plastic pop bottles past staring, sometime curious sometimes sneering on lookers. When we ascended the 50 meter goat trail to the school we were greeted by uniformed children lined up and getting there morning drink before heading back to class. Our team scattered to set up stations so we could get the biographies of one class of students while ten of us checked out a spot to take the children’s photos. When it came time to take pictures it was also time to address a language barrier too. Apparently the English words for sit stand here and smile get lost in translation. We got a system going and soon we were moving along fairly smoothly. What cute kids. What where they’re stories? What did they think of these funny looking white people pointing black things them so they could see themselves in them? I may never know. I just know that I am doing my part to make a difference for these kids and their families.
Steve Dove
a.m.
The question of the day a few days ago was what one word describes your experience in Haiti so far? For me the word was “eyes”. I have the role of photographing our experience here. I am constantly looking for pictures that help tell a story, that paint a picture that reveal what is behind the eyes of the people we are seeing. As I look into people’s eye’s I see much more industry, much more strength then the label of poorest country in the western hemisphere would suggest. My eyes are being opened while looking into the eye’s of Haitians. This morning we trekked up to the school, 15 minutes uphill over gravel roads strewn with trampled plastic pop bottles past staring, sometime curious sometimes sneering on lookers. When we ascended the 50 meter goat trail to the school we were greeted by uniformed children lined up and getting there morning drink before heading back to class. Our team scattered to set up stations so we could get the biographies of one class of students while ten of us checked out a spot to take the children’s photos. When it came time to take pictures it was also time to address a language barrier too. Apparently the English words for sit stand here and smile get lost in translation. We got a system going and soon we were moving along fairly smoothly. What cute kids. What where they’re stories? What did they think of these funny looking white people pointing black things them so they could see themselves in them? I may never know. I just know that I am doing my part to make a difference for these kids and their families.
Steve Dove
Kyle Wierks
7 Comments:
Hey guys,
It looks like you had quite the adventure getting to the family homes. We are definitely missing you all and are keeping you in our prayers. Thanks again for all the encouraging words.
It is so wonderful for the friends and family members of the Haiti team to be able to read the blogs and see what you are seeing. May God bless and watch over all of you and the people of Haiti. My prayers are with all of you.
(Hi Taryn...You inspire me! Love Mom)
Greetings Team! What a privilege is ours to see through your camera lenses and read of your experiences day by day! You are doing a great job of touching us deeply by your sacrifices. My cry is "open our eyes, Lord, to see the hearts of these dear Haiti friends. They have the same longings as we do and have that place in their hearts that only you can fill, just like us. Grant the team everything they need with which to bless them - to be your hands and hearts to the people." Wow, God bless you guys and multiply your love as you give of yourselves every day!
Love and prayers from the Muths
hi yan. praying for you and the team.
Wow!!! This last blog really opened my eyes and touched my heart for the people of Haiti and for the job that you are doing there!!! The pictures are fabulous as usual!! Thanks for sharing your trip and vision with us watching from afar. Wow!! I'm really overwhelmed at the words and images you have posted. Your work is blessed and a harvast will come from this work many times over. Thank you team for being brave and obedient to God. You are loved and prayed for constantly and blessings on the mission effort you represent!! (See you soon Rachael!!!!Love and miss to tons) The Adams Family
Hey Kyle,
loved your story. we have been praying for you lots :) glad that you are all safe and sound there. read something this morning and thought of you guys "Luke 21 The Widow's Offering
1As he looked up, Jesus saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. 2He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. 3"I tell you the truth," he said, "this poor widow has put in more than all the others. 4All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.""
God bless you today in everything you do. looking forward to hearing all your stories when you come back. did you hear the wedding has been switched to cuba... we are trying to get on that flight with you... long story. see you soon!!!
Wow, what inspiring stories today! Thanks for your words, Steve and Kyle. Love you guys and looking forward to hear so much more in person!
Mike Mannes
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