I left for my final journey last week with three others who I now call Carl and his angels. Haiti did something that only one other thing has made me do...I went mute! SERIOUSLY! After landing in Porta Prince, Haiti, we made the 18 mile ride to Christianville. The journey took us 1.5 hours and I was completely silent the ENTIRE ride.
My sweet babies prayed over me all morning before I left. Emerson wanted to know why I had to go to Haiti. I told her I needed to tell others about Jesus and love on kids who don't have parents. Emmy wasn't convinced I needed to go, but reluctantly let me go!
Waiting at the airport...where's Carl?
Here he is with all his angels in tow!
BOARDING!!!
The next day we took the next leg of our journey matching in our shirts, of course!!! Carl was such a good sport! Not sure he will ever travel with an all ladies team again!
He was always ready for me with my picture taking self!
WE are HERE!!!! Now for the 18 mile journey that will take 1.5 hours!!!!
Here is what we saw along the way!!!
Whew we made it to Christianville and now I am talking! They were all very worried about me!
My bed for the stay!
Kindall and I spent some time on the mountain handing out bags of rice and praying over the Haitian people. It was a breathtaking experience for so many reasons. One, look around it was BEAUTIFUL!!! Second, we spend many moments in prayer with people who may have never heard God's name whispered at any other time. Praying those seeds planted will harvest.
This was our sweet translator, Diver. I've never spoke with a translator before, poor guy finally got me to slow down!
Some of the ladies we prayed over and look at them loving their bags of rice.
One night we went to our chef at Christianville's restaurant. It was phenomenal food and all served in a grass hut with a dirt floor.
I could write a blog post alone on this sweet girl. She captured my heart with her sweet sweet smile and I was captivated until I had to leave. Her eyes disappeared when she smiled (just like some others in my family) and I was smitten. She called me momma, I taught her English, we snuggled and took a nap together! She was my little Haitian angel. Man I wish it was easier to adopt these sweet babies! Misschou you will always hold a special place in my heart.
Sunday morning selfie with Carl and his angels.
This is Sue. She runs the orphanage and she my friends is a modern day mother Theresa. She is one of the most loving, caring, generous people I have ever had the opportunity to meet. I pray God's most richest blessings on this sweet woman.
Mom sent me this sweet picture while I was in Haiti. Mack celebrated being 3 and had a construction birthday party! So sad I missed it, but excited Emmy got to go!
I know what you are thinking, what in the world is this? Well let;s just leave it at this..My sweet roommates, Haitian travelers and brain surgeons, removed this from my head. We still have no idea what it is but all is well and now there is no bump on my head!! HA
More Haitian babies. They are more precious than gold.
One day we left the compound and headed to Haiti made cafe. They had unbelievable smoothies and all sorts of goodies made by Haitians. We even tried a bite of some home made doughnuts.
We were woke up at 2:30 AM to hurry and leave and head to the airport due to weather and flooded streets. WE all handled it fairly well, but here is Alison attempting to get Carl for our departure!! 2:30 PEOPLE!!
Time to fly high and head to the good ole USA!! Not sure if this was before or after I was puked on...
Kindall thought to bring nail polish and one morning we sat around painting, clipping and cleaning hands and feet so we could paint nails! The girls giggled and had a blast painting our nails as well!
This sweet girl was wearing this sweatshirt we brought in our supplies bag. Never mind that it was over 100 degrees, she was just happy to have clothes!
This diva loved wearing my sunglasses and she was excited to pose with them as well!
This sweet angel came "home" the day we arrived. We were all in amazement of how small he was. Believe it or not he is not the smallest baby Sue has ever cared for..she has a way of nursing these sweet babies back to health.
We spent lots of time in the garden playing and loving on the babies. They are beautiful, loving and have such sweet spirits.
AS mentioned previously, this sweet girl and I bonded from the beginning and I am completely wrapped around her finger. Her smile is infectious and she has the sweetest spirit I have ever seen. I have spent my time praying God's richest blessings over her!
The Haitian kiddos loved being loved on, and of course what is not to love about their sweetness! We spent hours just hugging, holding and singing to them.
This sweet girl is Nefca. She is always happy, smiling and she sings most all the time. We learned so much from her..CHOOSE JOY ALWAYS!
This group of girls got all dressed up for a wedding on Saturday! It amazes me how dressy they get!
More photos of the kiddos playing in the garden...
VIDEOS:
This is some kiddos playing outside the children's home....
This is on the way to Christianville from Porta Prince...
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Sweet Sara sings this is the day in English...
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