When you haven’t seen someone in
awhile one of the first things you ask is, “What’s new?” Well it definitely has been awhile for me on
my blog. So, what’s new with me? Back at the beginning of December I went to
Haiti for five days to help a lady named Heather Elyse and her ministry, Giving
Hope Rescue Mission. On my initial trip we
began the process of fixing all that’s been broken over the last few months as
Heather and her ministry have been under major attack from Satan. One of the many things Heather is needing is long
term help. Before we left Haiti to head
back home, Heather asked if I would come back and be the Crèche (Orphanage)
Activity Director. My responsibilities
would include kid’s song leader, church worship leader, boy’s discipleship trainer,
and sports/activity director at the orphanage.
With much excitement, I prayed and asked my parent’s council. One thing I told my mom when she took me to
the airport was that I felt this trip was for longer than just a few days…well,
I’m happy to announce that this was indeed the preface to the whole story: I will be heading back to Haiti very soon to
work for Giving Hope Rescue Missions for the next year. This adventure was definitely led of God and
I am so excited for this opportunity to go back and work with these children
and Heather long term. Some of the roles
I will be filling will be a whole new experience for me and are definitely
kicking me out of my comfort zone; however I’m looking forward to this challenge. It’s been really amazing to see God’s hand in
this story from the very beginning, which was birthed in my heart two years
ago.
So, along with three Christmases
and the best New Years Eve I’ve had, I have been preparing for my soon to be
adventure in Haiti. These three verses
sum up very well what God has been doing: (Psalm 23:1-3) The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want. He makes me to lie
down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for
His name’s sake.
Starting at verse one and how it
relates to me, God has been providing for my trip. I have been praying for money and along with
a support letter I sent out God has brought in (at this point) about half of
what I need…I have not been in want as He has promised.
The second verse, to me, is a
verse that talks of peace and not having to worry. Since the beginning of this adventure God has
made it clear that this is where I am suppose to go and with that knowledge has
come this peace He talks about. Thanks to
Jesus I haven’t worried (much) about where the money will come from or when I
will be leaving. God has taken
care of all of that and will continue to provide peace throughout my whole Haiti
experience.
And verse three, even when I am
faithless, God is faithful. Through the times I have wanted to doubt, God has
made it abundantly clear that he is carrying me and that even when the sheep
may stray He, the good shepherd, stays constant.
So, I will keep you posted as
the chapters to this story are revealed.
I would love all of your prayers and support for this upcoming
trip. I don’t know yet exactly when I will
be leaving yet, but I know the one who does and I will keep you posted as I find
out more. So, until next time my dear
family and friends :)
A few pictures from my first trip.
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| The team I went down with. L to R: Paula, Heather, Ron, Emily, Lauren |
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| The first thing you seen when walking into the Creche. |
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| Our dear friend Bob :) |
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| On our way back to the airport. |
