First we would like to give our apologizes for not blogging
last night. We were having some problems with the internet connection. We did
make it to Haiti safe and without any delays which is pretty amazing to think
we had people traveling from Mpls, MN ; Fort Wayne, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
We arrived as a team at the guesthouse and were welcomed by
the smell of dinner being prepared for us. We took some time getting settled
and connecting as a group. We had dinner which consisted of shepherd’s pie,
veggies and rolls. I was pleasently surprised by the food that was prepared for
us. Thinking of a mission trip, I think of a little more “roughing” it and am
incredibly thankful for Healing Haiti and our accomodation, food, and
exceptional service we are receiving in the short time we have been here.
After dinner, we sat together and all described our day with
the word of the day. This was a time that we could all reflect on our day and
the moments that we wanted to share with the group. As we were finishing our
devotion time and prayer, we all look up and see Jeff standing in the room. Jeff and his wife Alyn are the founders of
Healing Haiti. To say we were blessed by his prescence feels like an
understatment. Jeff shared from his
heart with us about Haiti, why he is here, and the work that God has done in
his life. In the moments he was sharing with us we were all overcome with the
softness in his voice and amazed at the stories he told. The Holy Spirit was
definitly present and our team experienced an emtional evening together. We all
felt this was a way that God was opening our hearts to the work He is going to
do during this week we are here. It felt
as though He was saying I have big plans for you and am asking you to step up
and allow me to be in complete control of every situation you will encounter
this week.
Praying and singing with Jeff and FanFan felt like the night
was complete and allowed for our minds and bodies to rest for tomorrow.
Jessica
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