Friday, August 2, 2013

Camp Hope...6th Year, First Week, DONE


Day 3 of the wonderful ayiti.  We made it here with grace.  The night before I decided that God was going to figure out a fifth bag for us.  Haiti only allows for each person to bring 2 bags, but decided that God could figure out a 5th bag out….if the guy can part the Red Sea, a 5th bag should be nothing, right?  We got there and I had a chance to upgrade to first class, which made it possible to get the bags on.  One for Jesus..woot woot!  Made it to Haiti with all our bags except Megan’s violin.  Left not having much faith that we would get it, but when you arrive in Haiti you learn to let it go.  No water, let it go, no electricity, let it go, no bag, let it go.  We have been blessed in so many ways thus far.  This morning we were able to rent a car, buy phones within a span of 40 minutes.  In Haiti, that is usually unheard of…another for Jesus.  On top of that we had a man search for our violin.  I was pretty sure that he wasn’t going to find it and preparing to tell Megan that we will pay for it.  Wilbur disappears for about 40 minutes and rounds the corner with a grin and a violin. Ha, wouldn’t you know…crazy.  This morning is unheard of in Haiti.  The day has been a blessing. 

Been a blessing to just embrace Haiti again, missed the people, missed the country, and missed the energy of the place.  Yesterday we went walking and Ryna’s sandal broke in the middle of the street.  We quickly made a spectacle of ourselves.  The “blancs” have a broken sandal.  Some offered help for money, which we were without.  In response, Ryna transformed into her sassy and said you are only going to help me for money?  They love the jokes.  They led us to a man that fixed that sandal like it was brand new..hahah, comical, we made jokes for a good 30 minutes and then on our way.  Love those moments where two worlds collide in the chaos of the street and it is just fun. 

Headed into Cite Soleil today, which was great to see everyone.  Had a meeting with the teachers that would be working with the youth in the afternoon.  Excited to see the local people pour into their children through arts and teaching a skill set.   Had about 20 people in the room talking about the youth, which was beautiful in itself.  Continued to be humble and thankful for the opportunity to be present in Haiti and working with the people to pour into their communities and children. 

We hired a teacher to teach 6 boys how to do tin art.  This boy is learning the principal of it. 

Megan is getting some love from one of the kids.

Our story one day was Daniel and the Lions Den.  We made lion mask.  Kids LOVED

Tin art in the making. 

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