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Well, I have to apologize for not getting all the posts accomplished last week like I'd hoped to. But if there is one lesson to be learned it is to go with the flow because nothing, no nothing goes right the first time in Haiti and learning to adapt to that is part of the excitement. I am planning to still fill-in for all the missing days, it just may have to be this next week while in Ft Lauderdale...no promises but I sure will try. So I am currently in Port au Prince back at the orphanage before leaving again oh too soon. Yesterday I was blessed by the opportunity to spend all afternoon and all evening with the kids and hope to do the same today. Time goes so by so fast and just when you think you've run out of energy it's almost miraculous how it seems to be replenished.
Note* The two younger children in the photo are Johnell and Maralee. These two have come to mean so much to me during my two weeks here at the orphanage. Of course you love all the kids but there are always those ones who just find a distincly special place in your heart. Johnell with his funny and and affectionate personality and lil' Miss Maralee who sees me coming from half the complex away and just starts beeming.
The older girl in the other photo, Krystal, actually just came back yesterday after having been gone for the past three weeks. I met her the first day I was here and we became friends but then she had to go to get fitted for a prostetic leg from the knee down. We were so excited to see one another yesterday and she just couldn't wait to show me her news. It was awesome to see the smile on her face.
Hey Carey,
ReplyDeleteI was just reading some of your entries. Great stuff. This is Matt, by the way. Red haired guy from the mission group that stayed at Mont Joli the first 2 days you were there. Our mission in Acul Samedi was very successful and a blessed time with out a doubt. It looks like you have some awesome pictures and things to share as well. Don't forget to send us a link to see them or something along those lines. mlawley@tlcchurch.com . I have to say that I admire your courage and openness to God's plan in your life. I saw one thing you put about not being stressed about things after you've been in Haiti for a while and I think it's so true. You get a perspective that so many don't get on what is important in life and realize how insignificant some of our worries and concerns are that we think are the end of the world sometimes. I hope you never forget that and that God blesses you through your experiences and your sharing these things. Thanks.
Bondye beni ou,
Matt Lawley