Hello from Haiti!
This is my first trip to Haiti and I know there is no way I
will adequately be able to express my feelings with my words in a post, but
here I go….
Each day begins as we gather for breakfast as a team. This
team has just been so much fun to be around this week. We have laughed
together, comforted one another, gathered for worship, encouraged each other,
and maybe suddenly burst into random songs and dances as well. I know an
instant smile will appear on my face when I think back on our interactions this
week.
Today we left for Chardene after breakfast. I have really
enjoyed the drive to each school in the morning. I never get tired of seeing
new areas of God’s creation and seeing all the different landscapes has brought
me joy. I am really trying to take it all in and not take for granted all of
the sights I get to see. It has also been fun to see all of the different
schools as each one seems to have its own unique aspects.
Our team has two different sections each morning while we
are at the schools. Half of our team has training sessions for the teachers
each morning, while the other half does VBS-type activities with the students
while their teachers are out of the classroom. I have the opportunity to share
a Bible story with the kids each morning.
As Mackenzie mentioned yesterday, we are teaching the story of Jesus
calming the storm. It has been fun to make storms with the kids as we all sit
on the “boat” we make on the floor and act out the Bible story. I had a class
today that was particularly engaged, keeping their eyes on me the entire time
and acting out the motions with enthusiasm—even with the language barrier. The
smiles I get to see from the kids on a daily basis just make my day.
I look forward to everything else that God has in store for
me the rest of the week. I will forever be thankful for this opportunity.
Kristi St. AmourJ
