Upon arriving at LaHatte, I was overcome with the isolated location of the school and the primitive conditions of the outhouse. I had limited space to use for my 'Music and Movement' station, setting up just feet away from goats grazing in the brush, and moving carefully to avoid goat droppings. I was feeling extremely apprehensive and fearful, wondering how on earth the station was going to work.
My first group arrived-five adorable preschoolers; they also looked apprehensive and fearful. I was wondering why God had placed me here in Haiti on this day with these children. And then they began to sing about Jesus and it brought tears to my eyes. I could actually feel their joy and love for Jesus. My apprehension and theirs disappeared. We did not have to worry, and we did not have to be scared. We could simply enjoy our time together making music, singing, and praising Jesus.
I will never view my daily commute to work in quite the same way, and I will never take for granted my modern bathroom. I will remember this day as a day that I did not have to be fearful or apprehensive, but simply be grateful to worship alongside some adorable, sweet children. I thank God for calling me to be here in Haiti on this day with these children.
-Brenda Waltz
