Day Two.
Today was our first full day
of ministering to the Haitians. We started out our day with an awesome
breakfast prepared by two wonderful Haitian ladies.
After breakfast, we headed
out to No Place Like Home, which is an orphanage. While we were there we loved
on some babies and were able to spend sometime with the older kids once they
were on break from classes. We spent time blowing bubbles, jump roping,
coloring and playing with cars. We also got a tour of the orphanage and were
able to see where the kids stay, their classrooms, and the new building that
allows for 50 more kids. Check out their website at www.nplhome.org.
Our next stop was at the
Apparent Project/Papillon, to eat lunch and to take a tour of their operation.
It’s crazy to think it all started when an American lady came to Haiti to adopt
a child. However, the family didn’t want to give up their child simply because they
couldn’t provide for them. Instead, the lady came up with a plan to train and
employ those in need so they are able to provide for their own families. We
were also able to see the kiln that Serenity Village Community Church blessed
them Apparent Project/Papillon. You can visit their website and purchase items
at www.papillon-enterprise.com.
We did a quick stop back at
the guesthouse and then we were off again to split up into two teams to visit
two different orphanages. One was the home for sick and dying babies the other
was for children with special needs. Both places impacted many of our team
members in different ways. One of our team members mentioned as they held the
babies close to their heart, they calmed down. It’s undeniable, the connection
that transcends through our hearts when we are listening to God’s heart. If we
are close to Him, we will experience His peace and love like nothing before.
Although we are only here for
a week, we are making an impact for a lifetime. We believe we are a small portion
of the big picture.
I alone cannot change the
world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples. ~Mother
Teresa
Good Night from Haiti!
Robin & T
