Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Haiti Day #1 - January 11, 2011

Thanks of the day: Safety

Arrival at the PAP Airport
As we arrived in Haiti after dark, we were filled with anxiety and excitement. Our immediate thanks came as we landed safely and found all but three of our bags. No matter how much I had tried to warn our "rookie" team, there is no description for exiting the Port-Au-Prince airport after dark. There are so many people, so much noise, and so many men wanting to take your bags. Though it is dark, there were fires burning in the distance that lit up the sky. Our team was nervous, but they acted like pros. Ancy greeted us with smiles and laughter.

An almost two hour drive in the dark to Arcahaie provided much time to catch up with Ancy! I am so thankful that the best driver in Haiti was in control, which automatically brings a sense of peace. Our arrival in Arcahaie was beautiful. Pere Irnel Duveaux was awaiting us and his dear wife had a feast prepared. We set up camp, and thus began a wonderful week full of thanksgiving.

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