Day 4

It's been a great weekend so far here in Haiti.

Our Saturday began with a great devotion out of Ephesians discussing what it is to walk with God and how we apply that daily. Throughout the trip, we have been focusing on sitting, walking, and standing with Christ and keeping that in the forefront of our minds as we venture out in this broken country.

Our discussion was followed delicious breakfast, as usual. And after that, a long and bumpy car ride (also pretty normal).

We drove to a city we've heard is one of the most dangerous places in Haiti-Cite Soleil. Perhaps it was our lack of knowledge, a progression of the city, or a combination of both, but we felt at ease. Throughout the whole trip, God's hand has clearly been over us. Our destination was a school/church and although they are not in session on Saturdays, their parents dressed them up in their best clothes and sent them to meet and play with us when they heard we were visiting.

When we arrived, we encountered approximately eighty kids between the ages of two and thirteen (roughly). We sang songs together, acted out a bible story, gave them a quick tooth-brushing tutorial, and played all kinds of games with them. Despite the hot weather, obvious lack of nutrition, and dirty feet, the kids laughed, smiled, and loved us and we loved them. It's a reminder of God's love and how God sees through our dirt and still chooses to love us.

We all left with sad and happy hearts. Sad to see the kids go back to what their life is here, but happy that we could give them joy, even if only for a short period of time. They have given us more than we could ever give them and they don't even know it.

The rest of the day was spent riding around, eating, and attempting to shop with little more than no luck. We ended the night with deep prayer and ask that you join us in asking God for protection for us as well as our brothers and sisters in Guatemala who are sick. Help us pray over the children here and the brokenness of this country.