A basic human need.....water. You and I take it for granted, we turn on a faucet, we let it run, we waste it. We had the blessing today of helping Healing Haiti deliver water in Cite Soley, Haiti, one of the poorest and most dangerous slums in the western hemisphere. What might you expect would describe the day? For me,it was "heart-warming". From the minute we arrived at our first water stop, it was heart-warming to see the basic and fundamental need of clean water being delivered to the beautiful Haitian people. Young and old lined up for blocks with buckets of all sizes, naked or half clothed children, pregnant women and elders, all waiting patiently and quietly to fill their buckets and basins. Heartwarming to see that basic need being met. The smiles and excitement of the children, yelling "Hey You!" hoping for a hug, to simply hold your hand, a gentle touch, maybe even a piggy back ride or a little moment taken to play a game. That was heartwarming. To have the Haitian children who have next to nothing want to share or give you something, or they just want to tell you "I love you!", "You are my friend" and receive only a smile or hug in return. Heartwarming! To see and feel God at work, with the Haitian people, with my new friends, my sons and in my own heart! Heart-warming!
Charleen
Healing Haiti Team Member
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