Friday, May 24, 2013


Well, I made it to the mission. It was an interesting ride. First we hop on the ever familiar "Boeing 757" then we hopped onto a very small 5 seater from Port au Prince to Port au Paix. We then rode in a car to the mission. When we got to the mission I immediately got a tour and met all of the Miriam Center (special needs center)  children and the Gran Moun (elderly orphanage). I was introduced to our Aquaponics center and the orphanage. I met all the little girls and boys and they wouldn't stop hugging us and chanting our names. It wasn't a very eventful night. We just relaxed in the staff lounge and bonded a little. Today started bright and early. About 6:15am I woke up and went to breakfast at 7. We then sat and talked until it was time to go into town. I made a new friend named Presney, he is an 8 or 9 year old Haitian boy who went along for the walk into town. He told me that we were friends and lead me through the town. If there were rocks he would lead me around them and if there was someone coming down the road on a moto (slang for motorcycle) then he would tell me to stand to the side so he could protect me. He even fended off all the beggars for me. We stopped by the brothel so I could meet the prostitutes that the mission works with. They were sitting outside with their children. While we were there, Presney pulled me closer to the wall so that I could be out of the sun. He never left my side and never let go of my hands. Now he tells me where he is going so I can find him. We just finished lunch and now we are just doing some housekeeping things until later when we get to play with the kids in the courtyard after nap time. 

It is amazing how evident God is when you are out here. It is also evident how much these people need Jesus. I am so looking forward to the summer!

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