Ocean Park Baptist -Haiti Oct. 2010
It’s day two. Everyone woke up early because there are a few roosters that start crowing way before it is even daylight. The guys made breakfast actually I think it was Pastor Russell. We had pancakes and bacon. I understand why they tell you, you have to be the patient in Haiti because things change minute by minute.
The men worked on building fences, welding benches, plumbing and then they painted the downstairs main room. They all look exhausted and it’s only 2:30 in the afternoon.
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The women have delivered schools supplies to the school, unpacked the duffel bags we brought over from Jacksonville, organized closets, made lunch, given medical attention, cooked, cleaned and now they are sewing uniforms
We will most likely get up tomorrow and do the same thing over and over again for six days. Oh the chores will be different but the work is non stop just the same because there is so much to be done.
Mike and Bonnie who have been called by God to live here, as directors of the orphanage, have been here two months. They are truly a blessing. They live in one small room and deal with the day to day challenges at the Haitian orphanage.
What can I say about the kids. Their parents might be dead or they just can’t feed, clothe or take care of them so they drop them off here and many of them are barely alive.
They live in conditions that are not even as good as a campsite in the states. The Haitian women that are fortunate enough to work here as nanny’s or cooks do a great job with the kids.
They cook their meals outside and wash clothe and care for the children and are very grateful to have the job. The laundry lady walks down from the mountains to work everyday, does at least thirteen loads of laundry then walks back up the mountain to home. She lost her home in the earthquake so she lives in a tent on the mountain now.
You cannot believe this unless you came here to see it for yourself. It’s too difficult to describe. We think we are stressed out at home. Try worrying about if you will eat today or be able to feed your child.
I have a little boy named Simon sitting next to me today. I’m glad he is able to get fed and go to school. Please keep us in your prayers.
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God bless you, Russ, and all of the others who went over to Haiti to help. We take a lot of things for granted and appreciate the simple things to little. Good luck in achieving your goals over there and we will pray for all of the children, their families and the people in Haiti. Just remember….with God all things are possible!
Barbra
Keeping you all in our prayers.
God bless and keep you and my he restore that country to Himself.
I’m so proud of you guys! Keeping you in my prayers.
Praying for God’s will in everything that is said and done on this trip!
Love you all!
In His Service, Jane <
p.s. The picture of Russell…well…ummm….
…looks like he sat on a pinecone!
Thanks for the post. I’ll be part of a team from Valley View Church, going in January. Getting really excited. Nice to know what to expect, but also understand that things can change moment by moment.
I’ll be praying for your team and those you are ministering to.
Thanks for your commitments!