I didn't realize it had been so long since I posted!! Wow...so much has happened. With the help of some great friends, I was able to plan a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on December 1st. I raised $791.50 that night with more coming in later. I also sold ornaments for $6/piece and several hundred dollars doing that. I have received checks in the mail from people I didn't expect them from and several unexpected things have happened. Obviously it is meant for me to go!
My trip is January 30-February 5th. I can't believe how quickly it is approaching. Back in December it couldn't get here fast enough. Now, I'm ready for it to slow down. I am super excited about returning but also have to wonder if it will be my last time I visit Port-au-Prince and Titayen Haiti. That...makes me sad. I've had alot of donated clothes that I'll be bringing to give away and the rest of the team is bringing medicines and clothes. I am flying out of Raleigh this time since I'm the only one from the Greensboro area. I didn't want to do the flights alone and have those long layovers by myself!
The challenges are still being thrown out me which hasn't been easy. It's amazing how the devil works when you are trying to do good. It is so sad that he is able to use people who you trust and are friends with to discourage you. It is so important for us to be aware of how we affect other people. I know this has made me very aware of things that I may say or do that may discourage someone.
I'm slowly learning to quit focusing on the bad and look forward to the good. I know people are praying for me and the Haitian people. The phone calls, emails, and questions about it reassure me of that.
So....I can't wait to land in PAP and see all my Haitian friends but most of all, see His work being done in Haiti!
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