On Tuesday, we woke up to a beautiful day looking forward to
learning more and serving in this diverse, challenging and beautiful
country. Our agenda included visiting the Home for Sick and Dying adults in Carrefour in the
morning. We traveled through a hard part of town only to find a beautiful
refuge where sick adults were able to find peace and solace under the auspices
of Saint Theresa's sisters. Much of our time was spent providing one to
one attention through massages and music. Many of the men's thin bodies
made the simple act of rubbing on lotion painful. We had to adjust our
pressure according to their reactions to make each experience
pleasurable. It was amazing to note the excellent care these patients
were receiving in such a harsh environment. Our inability to speak Creole
didn't hinder the forming of bonds only God can make possible. As our
time with them drew to a close, I realized the quality of our time spent
providing TLC was invaluable. Words were not needed to know how
appreciative they were. If only they knew how thankful we are to be given
the chance to serve them in the name of Christ.
In the afternoon, we visited the Artisian Store for
shopping. Our experience also provided an opportunity to Expand Healing
Haiti's range of options for teams to purchase a variety of gifts made and sold in
Haiti. Our journey to the store was so complex, the GPS couldn't
follow. Only the expert personal guidance of Pastor Mike and his contacts
saved us from a very detailed and long tour of the old city.
Our evening was filled with reflections of the day's
activities. We had a chance to decompress and share our thoughts with one
another. Devotions gave us insight into our faith and its impact on our
lives. Not only in Haiti but at home as well. It reminds me of our
need for Christ in our lives because the challenges of life, can never be
handle on our own. Through God's grace, we will not only survive but
thrive in our mission to bring glory to him.
Jim
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