Haiti Trip ~ Day 18 ~ Wednesday, March 23

Have you ever seen a more precious site?

Prayer Partners of the Day - Anita Szerszen & Louise Horst

"Because you are important to God, everything you do is important. Every time you forgive, the universe changes; every time you reach out and touch a heart or a life, the world changes; with every kindness and service seen or unseen, God's purposes are accomplished and nothing will ever be the same again."

This is a quote that my friend, Kathy, sent me today. It was taken from the book "The Shack." On this trip, we have tried to be the hands and feet of God, to show kindness, service, compassion and love. I hope that we have shined the light of Christ to all we have encountered. Surely, those we have met have shined their light of Christ on us; we have been filled each and everyday with abundant grace and peace and love. It is clear to me that we have been blessed more than we have blessed others.

Today as we drove thru Leogane, we saw the same man who had been splitting rocks yesterday doing the same today. We saw the same marketplace vendors selling their products. We pulled into an orphanage and a school, and we were greeted warmly by those we have served alongside. I'm starting to feel like this is home...or at least "where everybody knows your name!"

We fellowshipped with friends, we enjoyed the children, and we said farewell to Elle the electrician, who has helped us immensely on this trip. All in all, it was a peaceful day, and my pants have only the minimal amount of dust and dirt on them!

Tomorrow will bring a day of rest and packing before an early departure on Friday morning. Ancy will arrive tomorrow evening and transport us to the airport. I feel so lucky to have one more day with my Haitian brother.

And thus I bid you farewell this evening as this trip is coming to an end, and my eyes are heavy. The mission has been accomplished, and now we can pause for reflection. Again I say a heartfelt thank you to those who have held us in prayer. Our trip would have been lonely without you, and certainly would not have been met with so much success. Thanks be to God for the opportunity to serve everyday. It has certainly been a privilege.