It's already been two weeks since I landed in Haiti and was shuttled to baggage claim in the NEW cap Haitien airport. Let me tell you, that bus with pink curtains did it for me:)
God has been so faithful the last two weeks. When I first arrived I was feeling discouraged and not really knowing why I came back so early before the awana launch. I just didn't think I had enough to keep me busy. Living on support I feel like being busy every second of every day is so important and so I always get discouraged when I have a day or two go by with nothing to do. As I prayed about this I really felt God saying, "one day at a time...there is so much for you to do just stay faithful"...I've been doing exactly that. I haven't been worrying about tomorrow or how I will get from one place to the next. I just trust that God will provide transportation & work and He always does! It's been such an adventure.
I've taught kindergarten at ebac for a week, I've spent a TON of time with the Haitians and studying the language, I've walked home and mastered tap tap riding, I've spent time dreaming about the future of Haiti with passionate young people, I've had multiple sleepovers with my friend Emma, I've DRIVEN, and the last few days I've had the opportunity to hang out with a dear friend and her team from Pittsburgh. We went out in the villages today and passed out food and clothes. I've gotten quite a bit of practice interpreting too!
It's so nice to be back in Haiti and loving on the Haitian people. Thanks to everyone who have been praying, you guys are the best!
Prayer requests:
*Awana! We are in the process of nailing down a launch date. Pray that this happens in God's timing and not ours:)
*My truck! I still am in need of some money for shipping/customs. Even though I've mastered the whole tap tap riding thing...it's still not safe and really limits the ministry I'm able to accomplish.
*Encouragement. Being in Haiti is tough and I miss my family. We haven't had electricity for 4 days now...and that's only fun the first like...30 minutes.
God has been blowing my mind with Psalm 27. I feel like I get something new every time I read it. I encourage each and everyone of you to check it out:)
That's all for now.
No electricity-->gotta save the charge on my phone:)
2 comments:
I am so proud of my girl! thanks Jen for living such a great example for the rest of us to follow!Be safe.
Jenny,
I love reading your blog sooo much! It makes me so much more excited to come down to Haiti to help when i can! You're so incredibly strong, and inspire me so much. You're in my thoughts and prayers all the time. Stay safe, and take care of that adorable puppy of yours! Ps. i'm putting some of my homeade dog treats in your package for when he's older:)! I'll get it to your mom by the end of this week so it can make it out in this shipment! :)
<3 Karly
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