We had a full day yesterday. Our group went for a walk through the market and was quickly faced with many different smells, sights and faces. Steve bought some bread and we headed down to a local poor house. It was really special to share the truth of Jesus with them. Before we handed out the bread we shared that Jesus is the one who died for our sins and explained his last supper with the disciples. It’s exciting to know that God can take these seeds of truth and make them grow in hearts. Mom if you check this I’m alive and well so don’t panic.
Lori-Ann Van Klei
So many impressions and experiences… While I did not come here to provide nursing care, I am overwhelmed with the many healthcare needs I see around me. It has also been an incredible experience to watch Melinda and Pat provide healthcare to their children in the orphanage, and to those in the community who have nowhere else to go. I’ve seen their care with a crushed foot, a toddler with severe burns, an 18 month old weighing 13 lbs suffering from dehydration, fever, and probably an undiagnosed infection (lab results almost impossible to collect and obtain), babies with fevers, fungal infections, and even a man who was spared from certain death being revived from a diabetic coma. We at home are so privileged with our healthcare system – remember to give thanks for that. I am keeping my arms full with babies at every opportunity so enjoying myself thoroughly.Patricia McCunn
Today is a day of rest and so far it has been quit pleasurable. Church started at 10am so it gave us the morning to sleep in, unless you didn’t want to miss breakfast. Church was amazing the people were so filled spirit and joy. We had a translator, JoJo, and the message was good but long. After church we headed to the orphanage and are now having lunch. I shall see you all when I get back miss you.
-Katelynn Nolls
Just a note to say that our day of rest was much needed and well enjoyed. Church was a really good, and despite what you may hear the chair was already weak before it broke in the middle of service. We look forward to a busy week ahead and appreciate the comments as we have been reading them along with our devotions. Thanks again!
~HFL Team Leader
5 Comments:
Thanks so much for the updates and especially the pictures. Amazing! We've studied them over and over and see your love in caring for the children and others. No doubt you have heart aches at how much more you wish you could do for them, but don't lose heart! Jesus flows though your hearts and your hands into their's and that is why you are in Haiti. You are doing amazing work! Keep it up. By the way, that last picture....Where are your seatbelts???
Cheers, joy, laughter and love fill you all as you give so freely to the people.
Love, the Muth's
Amazing Pictures! Love you guys!
Corinne and Mike
I'm so thankful that you are taking the time to blog each day. It is so wonderful for us back at home praying and missing our loved ones there. I'm sure this will impact your lives and those you share the gosple with. Know you are prayed for and loved. The pictures are awesome!!! (Rachael we would like to see some pictures of you too!!) Love and miss you....from the other side of the world. The Adams Family
I'm loving reading this blog.
I especially enjoy hearing from each of the individuals.
Lori-Ann, I didn't tell you before you left, but I picked your name out to pray for, so I've been praying for you lots!
And Kyle, too, of course... my soon to be brother-in-law (just 10 days)!
And Taryn... praying lots for you, as well... I've remembered the things we talked about the Sunday before the team left and have been praying about them!
AND SYD! Haa.. I'm praying that God calls you to STAY in Haiti for a while! (Although I doubt you'll ever get enough of it!)
And Steve and Char, as you lead the team, that God would give you wisdom and guidance...
And for the whole team, of course! For those of you I don't know very well.. I'm praying for lots of fruit in all you do there! And that your lives will all be irrevocably changed!
Love you all, and am so thankful for the call God placed on your lives to go to Haiti! You are VERY often in my thoughts and prayers.
It's great to see these awesome photos and get just a bit of a feel of being there with you... our small group is especially praying for you Patricia, we had a great time last night and can't wait for you to share all your experiences with us!
love, Sandi and Len Houweling
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