Hello Friends and family! I am sorry that our blog posts have been somewhat infrequent, but its just the nature of being down here - you just never know what the schedule is going to hold or allow! Quick run down on important points:
1.) Our bus ride from PAP - St. Louis de Norde was nuts! We made it, but the trip was fast, bumpy (a whole new meaning to bumpy), and tight with ravines, trucks and buildings. The driver was skilled to say the least - who knew that a school bus could be used for river crossings and 4X4ing! Thanks for your prayers!
2.)Brynn’s back is holding strong! Wow, back’s that are strong normally are hurting from the jarring of the trip - but the Lord Spared Brynn from any major issues. Truly a miracle.
3.) We have had significant challenge and growth already - there has been serious breaking in many of us - I’d love to go into detail, but I’ll let those individuals tell you themselves.
4.) This morning we did children’s church and Curtis preached in La pointe. They started us to early for children’s church and what was supposed to be an hour of children’s church turned into 2.5 hours of improvisation and learning who it means to have faith in God’s provision! Curtis did a wonderful job from what I hear!
5.) Janelle and I got to meet our sponsor child today - he is amazing and adorable. He’s so much the same size as Ezra, and just wanted to sit and snuggle with us. He ended up falling asleep on Janelle’s lap. Joy and stuggle all wrapped into one!
6.) Tomorrow is a day at the mission, plugging into multiple areas of ministry here on campus (old folks (gran mune), orphanage, work projects, Curtis will be in the clinic with youth shadowing him (pray that God will give him wisdom with new issues and the language barrier), cleaning, etc.)
7.) Sorry we didn’t have a chance to get any of the team to write today - we sent them off to bed! They’re sleeping under the stars and a full caribbean moon. This truly is a wondrous place.
Please continue to pray, the spiritual battles are raging. God definitely wants to do a work.
Doug
Good evening Doug - thank you for your news. We here at home realize how precious your time is and are grateful to hear from you... Janelle, I am so glad you were able to hold a sleeping child today. My thoughts are with you - Maxine
ReplyDeleteB.C. Greetings,,, Hi Tyler,,, by now you will be climatized. It sure does get hot and not much relief even at night in most places. Thank the lord that you got their safe and sound. I pray thst the Lord will send many rich experiences and opportunities your way as you are His hands and feet in a needy world. May the Lord hold you close as you serve Him their,Abe 6/5/09,,10 PM.
ReplyDeleteHello Roxanne
ReplyDeleteWe are so glad to hear that you arrived saftely.
We are praying for you and the whole group for saftey and spritual guidance while you are in Haiti. Our church is also praying for you. May you continue to do God's work!! Love Grandma and Grandpa.