Day Two!

I must warn you all that I have been up since 5 o’clock this morning and I am very tired, so I’m not even going to bother proof reading what I am about to type.

Day two was amazing. It all started this morning with something very new for me – coffee! I haven’t ever really considered myself a coffee drinker because I only drink frappes and I don’t really consider that “real” coffee. I had three cups this morning! I don’t know if I was just willing to try anything to get this day rolling, or if Haitian coffee is just that good .. but I had fun doing the “adult thing” and drinking coffee this morning. Breakfast was amazing! Like pancakes, sausage, fruit and fresh juice kind of amazing.

After breakfast we headed off with Serge to the children’s home. I sat in the front seat, so I took some really great video footage and pictures on the way! Once we got there Ms. Fran showed the girls all of the new books, and explained to them some “book rules.” They were so happy about the books! When you think about it though, a book is such a small thing that can make a huge impact in a child’s life. When she finished I (along with the help of Smith, who translated) introduced the girls to two of our new puppets, and let them vote on some names for them. This process was fun, chaotic and hilarious all at the same time! When it was all said and done though the girl’s name is Selena and the boy is Mike Gyver .. interesting, huh? We made paper bag puppets after the naming of the real puppets, which was a lot of fun. The girls are very talented! Speaking of talent - they did some songs, skits, poems, and a fashion show for us today! I can’t wait to upload the video that I have. It was fabulous.

The ladies at the home cooked lunch for us, and it was one of the best meals I think I have ever had. And yes, I mean that. It definitely may have even topped a Sunday dinner of pork chops, macaroni and green bean casserole! Now that I have figured out that I like Haitian food, I may not come back home. ;) The men did some Experience God training with some of the pastors this morning, so they joined us back at the home for lunch also. It was a very ‘family’ feel there during lunch, which I thought was great!

Once lunch was over, which was seriously a good hour and a half, Smith and I did a Bible story with the girls. We did the story of Jonah with picture cards and it went very well. I think the story of Jonah is very relatable to a mission trip expericene. God told Jonah to go to Nineveh and share the Gospel but he disobeyed. Well, I guess he at least tried to. Sometimes when God tells us to do something we try to ‘haggle’ it out with Him instead of just obeying. We may say things like “God, I really don’t want to go to a foreign country, but I’ll definitely send them a check” or “God, I want to witness to that person, but I am afraid of what others might think.” Please don’t get me wrong, checks are great but if God is telling you to go (whether it is to Haiti or two seats down at the lunch table) then you better GO! After the story the girls did their performances, which were so great! Then we just read books and danced around until it was time to leave.

Tonight for dinner we had a Haitian stew, corn salad, bean salad, ‘real salad, and cake. It was delicious. We have devotion during dessert, and tonight Mr. Andy led. God is so amazing because, of course, he spoke on just what I needed to hear. Not even in a Haiti related way, but just in life. He talked about nothing getting tired or weary .. and as soon as I get back from Haiti I am going to devote a whole blog to the Bible verses. It was great. After devotion we all shared our favorite moment from the day. I feel so close to every one of the team members, even though we have only been together two days. They are all such great people.

I’m sorry that there haven’t been many pictures. I’m trying not to upload anything, so that’s why there is just one on each blog. However, get ready for the release of pictures next Thursday .. I do have nine hours to kill in the Miami airport!
There are so many thoughts running through my mind, so I also ‘vlogged’ tonight. However, I look a mess so I’m not posting it. Oh! I forgot to tell you all that the girls braided my hair today! It was so fun, and its looks great. For all of the “Facebookers”, there is a picture of it on there.
The plan for tomorrow is to take pictures, do a puppet show, teach them about Salvation dolls and make Salvation bracelets. I’m going to get on a ‘bunny trail’ for a few sentences. These girls love having their picture taken, and taking pictures. From the second they realize you have a camera all you hear is “Photo, photo, photo!.” As a result – most of my pictures are crooked, only have half of face and are completely out of focus but they love them so that’s all that matters.

I guess I have expressed my thoughts enough for tonight. I’m not proofing, so hopefully this makes sense. Please keep us covered in prayer. I know it may sound stupid, but I can feel them!
Love to you all.

Blessings,
Han