What
an amazing day to recap! Today we brought water to Cite Soleil. Although there has been rain this season, there
was still a great need for water.
“HEY
YOU! The beautiful sound of the Haitian voices
as our truck arrived at stops 17, 19, and 26! The kids and adults flocked the truck with all
sorts of containers, from five gallon buckets to basins and cups to carry their
water home. The children loved to be
held and asked many times to be picked up regardless of age. It was truly a beautiful sight. Like any other child they wanted to be loved
up and of course play! They got a kick out of hand games and even showed us a
couple dance moves! It was tough to say
good-bye and put down a child that a mother had placed in our arms.
Young ladies were interested in our hair and
could not help but touch and talk about it. It was very neat to see and engage with them
even though our communication is practically nonexistent-it did not stop us
from talking to them. They told us their
names and ages and introduced us to their children.
Stop
26, like 17 and 19, were excited to see us, but carried a different vibe. Unlike 17 and 19, we helped carry their water
to their home. The water is heavy and
often carried on their head. Being able
to help carry the water down the road to their front door step, you could just
see the appreciation on their faces. By
no means was it easy! We all
struggled. As for them, it was just
second nature. As much as they where
grateful for our help, they made it very clear not to spill any of the water. It really goes to show how this is their
livelihood. It made us all work harder
and smarter hauling the water.
In-between
stops we were able to tour Hope Church. It
was astonishing! The worship area is in
the heart of the church, while classrooms surround the perimeter. God sure has been at work at HOPE Church and
will provide hope to the community on top of a landfill.
Thank you for all your continued support and prayer! We cannot wait to continue sharing this
journey with you!
