This whole week has been so amazing and every day I am
reminded of why I absolutely adore this country. The beauty that I see at every
place that we stop is more than I could ever imagine. Today has been one of my
favorite days of the week because we went to an orphanage for special needs
children. I have always loved being around this kids and love to see the joy
that they have all the time. The laughter and love they bring to every person
they encounter fills my heart so much. I would spend all week with children if
I could. Today and yesterday I have been focusing on just stopping to look
around and appreciate the color and bliss that is seen everywhere here.
The country of Haiti is definitely one of my favorite places
to be in whole world. The beauty of the land and the people is so undeniable.
Since the day I got home last year I have been looking forward to coming back
and I couldn't be happier that I came!
-Madison Munger
There have been so many inspiring experiences this week in
Haiti. Today we started bright and early worshiping God at The Church On The
Rock at 6AM. We got a glimpse of what celebrating God means in Haiti. People
would be walking around dancing, shuffling, pacing, lifting hands high in the
air while the pastor would shout truths and prayers. Intermingled between the
spoken word, the band would lead us in singing. It was such an amazing
experience praising in the Holy Spirit while having no clue what was being
said.
From church
we voyaged out into Cite Soleil to do our second water day. Basically the
people come out of the woodwork to line up/crowd around the water truck. We
have two people man the hose and fill the 5-gallon buckets, tubs, or barrels. The
containers get swooshed to the side for the next bucket to get filled. The rest
of the team is hand selected by kids or women to get help carrying the water to
their house. There are so many precious little children who will walk up and
lift their arms out for you to pick them up and love on them. I tend to get the
biggest kids who want me to hold them. Most of the time I have two kids in my
arms and another one to two holding my hand walking by my side. All the boys
and girls want to touch my hair and compare how strong our muscles are. It is
so endearing. Today there was this most adorable little girl who gave me a huge
smile and handed me her prized possession. The kids are so desperate to own
something to call their own that pick up any random piece of trash and protect
it with their life.
We also had
the opportunity to see the 28-acre farm in progress Fleri, which means “Flourish”.
They are testing which crops grow the best. Some are bananas, mangoes, lime,
avocado, sugar cane, and papaya. The day ended with a trip to a special needs
orphanage called Dios. It was such an uplifting feeling walking in and having
kids just greet you with the biggest hug. We had chalk, crayons, and bubble
machines. One boy named Emerson took some chalk and wrote his name on the
ground and asked me to write my name. He instantly recognized that our names
started with the same letter. The kids were so smart, full of joy and
curiosity. The fish bubble machines were also a hit. I helped the kids hold the
machine and spray bubbles all around. They loved to press the button to turn it
off and on. So many hugs and smiles that would melt your heart. What a
blessing! Eric Muras