Today we all woke up with heavy hearts. We know this is our last day and we still have so much more we want to do. The need here is overwhelming and there is so much more that needs to be done. We left for the job site a little later than usual as we had to load the truck with materials. We were all excited when we pulled up to the home of the lady who practiced voodoo who gave her life to Christ a few days earlier. We were building her home. We were able to give her clothes for her children, her, and a few of her neighbors. We went time with her just sharing about ourselves. Her home dedication was something that words cannot adequately describe. The feelings were overwhelming for all of us as we held hands and sang with her. Imagine my surprise when Freugens started singing one of my favorite songs, "Thank You for Giving to the Lord". If you haven't heard it, please go listen. Those of you who are reading this blog, praying for me and my team and/or gave monetarily will one day meet this lady in heaven. She is the life that was changed. Part of the words to the song say "thank you for giving to the Lord, I am a life that was changed, thank you for giving to the Lord, I am so glad you gave". You see, without your prayers and financial support, none of our team members would have been there at that moment when she accepted Jesus. I may be the one who was physically in Haiti, but without your support, I would not have been. Your role is just as important as mine. I hope you all realize that and I can never adequately thank you enough. You will get your reward in Heaven I know!
The second part of the morning was more emotional. It was a God thing. You see, back in November, the last day I was there, we walked approximatly 2 miles up hill in the blazing sun and 90+ degree whether only to reach a homesite that had a gated and we weren't allowed in. We sat for over an hour singing and talking with our Haitian team. Imagine mine and Paul's surprise when exactly 12 weeks later, we were sitting at the exact same spot with the materials for the home we were going to build. Just another reminder that we are on God's time, not ours. See, 12 weeks ago, we were ready to build that house and were more than frustrated that we didn't get to. Now 12 weeks later, I am in the exact same spot building this home. It was an awesome finish to the week.
The afternoon was spent going into Port au Prince visiting a market and seeing the capitol building (or whats left) and the devastation in the city. We visited a local eatery which was alot like our food court. The food was not very good but the ice cream was a nice treat!!
Evening was spent packing up and going for a walk. We hung out at the pool talking about our week and sharing. Saturday morning...I will be heading home!
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