yon bel jou nan Ayiti
We traveled what has
become a very familiar route today, first stop Shalom Orphanage, destination the
public beach.. We took the children and care giver to a play in the ocean.
Shalom was awaiting anxiously for our arrival. Both
sets of children grabbed hands, big kids helped little kids in the Tap Tap and
off we went, for another relatively long ride. Sleepy little ones all snuggled
into stranger’s arms, trusting that they would be helped and kept safe on the
ride.
We arrived at a very
busy gate, but as always, The Healing Haiti tap tap was let in and Max drove us
close to a covered area where we could set all our stuff….water toys, clothes,
snacks and a place for tired kiddos to take break. It wasn’t long before the water toys were blown
up, life jackets fastened and everyone in the water. There were Mission goers
that had never been in the ocean and the little kiddos had been there but very
cautious and looked for a hand to hold and keep them safe. Laughter, splashing water, tired kiddos and
adults, makes for a very successful day. We are truly blessed so to let a group
of strangers into your home, to play with your children and keep them safe. I
am so blessed that a reputation of care, serving and God filled hearts go ahead
of us and we can enter into the lives of others comfortably. Max and Valery
played with everyone in the water, always a great time for the kids to see our
guys take time to play, they are always smiling and gracious, but taking time
to play is so important to us all.
We ended our day at
Pizza Amore, A wonderful place for homemade pizza and beverages. We don’t know if
it was the sugar, over stimulation or trampoline on the premise but we could
hear our kids laughing and thoroughly enjoying themselves. Laughter unguarded without inhibitions and a chance to be just kids. Somewhere when growing
up we forget that a little childlike enjoyment, laughter and silliness can be
good for you.
It truly was a great
day, tomorrow is Sunday and if you know me at all, I cannot wait to go to
church….
Orevwa ki sot Ayiti, kote skybis yo ble, dlo kle and
bel timoun.
Carolyn
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