How we are seeing God in Haiti

We made it. 15 of us.  30 checked bags (all 1500 lbs of them), 30 carry on bags.  EVERYTHING got through customs without being taken (no small miracle, I guarantee you).  It was the easiest Port-Au-Prince airport journey we've had - Praise the Lord.

Everyone shared how they are seeing God on this trip.  Here's how our team is seeing God this week: 

- God is in the creation of this absolutely beautiful country.

- God is in a man named "Bebe" which means "dumb" in Creole.  Bebe is dumb - he cannot speak.  It so happens that the Lord put a guy named Johnny on our team who knows sign language and has a heart for teaching Bebe.  We believe this is no accident.  

- God is in the kids at the mission who had the day off school yesterday (because of the anniversary of the earthquake).  This enabled us to spend time with these precious ones - joy, laughter and hope are prevalent in the lives of these kids, it's incredible.  Below is Jefnika, Gattina, Michelet and Naika. 

- God is in Andy, James & Stephen building shelves for Madame Raymon (Mama) - this saint cooks 3 meals a day for 20plus people.  She is truly incredible and I'm not sure I've ever seen her this happy - a happy dance and all.

- God is in our medical team who had a "purpose" in the village yesterday and yet didn't hesitate to stop each time someone needed something (an open wound dressed, some eyes checked, a sick baby).  They were the hands and feet of Christ in loving everyone regardless of the time it took.  

- God is in our worship time - his presence is real and tangible and we feel deeply loved.  

- God is in our team loving each other and doing whatever it takes regardless of how difficult the task or how tired we are.  

- God is in our partners Joy & Kerry - their constant positive attitudes and their love for the people of this country.  

- For me, God was in getting to snuggle my niece and spend some time with her.  It is such a gift to love on her, pray for her and be with her.  Love this girl.  

- God is in our 6 interns - 4 of whom are teaching school - they persevere, they are enduring, they are patient and they are incredible.  Continue to pray for them.  

We are LOVING being here.  We are excited to serve and are asking the Lord to continue to change and use us for his glory during our time here.  We covet your prayers.