My Journey In Haiti

This has been a life changing experience, these past several days.  It has been tears of joy and sad tears. I am just peacock proud of myself by stepping out of my comfort zone to come to Haiti.  At first, I had mixed emotions about coming.  But, having a conversation with a buddy of mine that was raised in Haiti, encouraged me to come and experience it.  So far, this journey has been an eye opening experience.  The sad tears of this journey are to see the children begging or going without. How it hurt me that I could not share my water with them. It is hurting me deep down inside that I can’t share.  If I had my way, I would bring them all home with me and let them eat and drink all they want.  My tears of joy come from the people of Haiti, when you speak to them they reply back with a “BIG” smile.

Each day was been an experience, the first day that we were able to leave out and walk around the city, did my heart well.  Just to see how the Haitians were living.  If I had one wish while being on this trip, my wish would be to spend the night out in the village with my Haitian friends, just to feel what they are going through and to share in their pain of not having running water or much food to eat.  I felt very privileged that I was able to worship with my friends of Haiti.  The worship experience took place at 1^st Baptist Church of Cap Haitian. What a joy it was, to worship there, just feeling the love.  What I admire about my friends of Haiti, is that they worship the beauty of the Lord in holiness. 

As we were preparing to go to our appointed worksite, I was a bit nervous, why?  I did not know what to expect.   

As these days go on, I am really enjoying myself.  I just can’t wait until we take a tour of Haiti so I can see more of my Haitian friends.

Rod