We were told of a story of a couple who began an orphanage with just a few girls that has grown into a home for many girls and boys.
As we toured the compound, we saw the effects of the earthquake on the previous guest home, the girls home, and the houses they stay in now. The earthquake proved to be such a traumatizing event, they no longer desire to sleep inside. These young women assisting us each day are the future nurses, doctors, and pastors' wives of Haiti.
As we continued on our tour, we reached the harsh reality of those who live in tent cities. Seeing the tent cities made the devastation and the lives of the 10,000 people who remain so real. The area was unkempt; tents so close together privacy was not an option. Survival is the word that comes to mind. The resilience of the people is astounding.
As our tour came to a close, the silence of the team carried a single thought.
"What can we do, Lord?"
A word from Kila ~ "I am in awe that anyone has to live like this. Surely there is a better way. My prayer is that God opens doors of opportunities for better conditions."
Following the tour, the team continued to pack toys for the party and felt so accomplished by lunch time. Following lunch, some of the team members traveled to Port Au Prince to decorate for the party and rehearse for the puppet show. The remainder of the team continued to pack toys.
A word from Luis ~"During the ride to Port Au Prince, it was amazing to see the people so hardworking. They were so unaware of their needs. They looked happy. They had hope. Rehearsal went well as the team from Miami, Florida, the Haitian Nationals and the Raleigh team worked so well together."
Our first party is tomorrow and everyone is so ready to see what God is going to do!!! Continue to keep us in your prayers, as we know you will.
TEAM HAITI
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