to pick up 13 children to take to the beach. As we walked inside the orphanage, the team and I were all pleased to see what an inviting, organized space the children live in. They came running to greet us, jumped in our arms, and were beyond excited to get on the Tap-tap.They all looked well-fed, well taken care of, and it was obvious right away that "Mama", as the children called her, took very good care of them.
It was about a 45 minute drive to the beach, called Wahoo Bay Beach Club. This is my first trip to Haiti, and it was amazing to see a completely different side of Haiti. A Haiti that is green and beautiful with a gorgeous white sand beach and crystal clear blue waters.
The day passed quickly and soon it was time to pack up and leave. We had about a 45 minute drive back to the orphanage, and several of the children fell asleep on our laps in the Tap-tap. It was a bittersweet goodbye when we dropped them off. The kids were tired, full of sandwiches and snacks, and happy. As we waved goodbye, I was already thinking about the next time I will be able to see them.
On our way home, we took a few minutes to stop and see the mass grave site where 350,000 to 400,000 people were buried after the earthquake. As we drove up, the local children ran to greet us and open the gate for us. We stepped inside and took a moment to reflect and pray for these souls and their families. Several of the Healing Haiti staff have friends and family who are buried there. We were able to see the plans for the site when it is fully finished; right now there is a a simple memorial with the date of the earthquake.
It was a long, refreshing day for the team. We thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to relax and enjoy the children. I'm off to bed now; tomorrow is a fun day of church and shopping!
In God's Love,
Bridgett F.
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