We began our day bright and early with Tent Church at 6am. We experienced an hour worshiping God with the Haitian people of the neighborhood. It is awe inspiring to worship with a group of people who show a profoundly deep love for the Lord. They are uninhibited in their worship of God- something we have never experienced before. This was an awesome experience all by itself. Imagine starting your day like this everyday.
After breakfast, we traveled to the Home for Sick and Dying. As we arrived we were able to watch a group of 50 plus children at camp playing a friendly game. It was joyful to see such excitement and pure happiness from a large group of children at one time. It was like seeing kids at camp in Minnesota; bursting with energy and passion.
We then went into the building and were given instructions by the Sisters who run the home. We split into three groups. The men cared for the men and the women cared for the women. We spent the remainder of the time giving massages with lotion, painting nails, cutting toe nails, and laughing with the men and women of the home. One member of our team, who is a nurse, was able to assist the in house Dr. with physical exams among other things. We expressed after our time there that this was a peaceful experience, simple comfort can go a long way.
We had the opportunity to visit the Apparent Project next and get a tour. Simply an incredible organization. This is a NonProfit artisan guild empowering and employing Haitian parents whose poverty puts them at risk of relinquishing their children. Take a moment to visit the website . It really is inspiring www.apparentproject.org.
Next we stopped at Gertrude's, a home for children in Haiti who have special needs. Our time was spent rocking, singing, dancing, and loving on these incredible children. It was a great reminder that we don't always have to be grand in our gestures. Sometimes it is the simple comforts that make the most difference in a child's day. God was seen in the little moments, a smile, laughter, and in the voice of a child.
Our final stop was at a local Missionary Pizza shop. We had a great time laughing and reminiscing about our trip so far.
Last but not least, we took some time to celebrate Maddie's birthday with silly gifts, a homemade fun fetti cake, and bubbles.
Altogether another GREAT day in Haiti
Au Revoir,
Kim and Kelly
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