Final Days and Re-entry (Day's 7 & 8)

Greetings to those who have been following the happenings of our team in Haiti. We are back! We flew in late last night and had a somewhat joyful, somewhat tearful, but very thoughtful farewell. We were met by a handful of Rockpointers and shared in a hand-locked prayer in the baggage claim to cap off what was an absolutely spectacular experience in Haiti.

To sum up our last couple days in Haiti... On Sunday (Day 7) we drove up to Grace Village where we joined the people of Grace and people from Titanyen in a worship service led by Pastor Gary. The worship was powerful, going back and forth between Creole and English, and the sermon was great as well. After some time with the kids of Grace, we took the taptap up the mountain to see some markets and sites of Haiti. The higher we went, the more it contrast to Port-au-Prince it was. The temperature was much cooler and the landscape and living conditions seemed much more like a Caribbean vacation location. There was a market and restaurant that overlooked all of Port-au-Prince, Grace Village, and the lands beyond. It was truly a breathtaking and beautiful site.

When we returned from the mountain, we began to pack and get things situated for our departure the following day. To cap off the day, John wanted us to have a genuine Haitian salsa dancing experience. A handful of the team decided to go and it certainly was an experience. If you have ever imagined what it would be like to be on the set of "Dancing with the Stars", I am sure it was similar to our Haitian salsa experience. I am sure that all of the dancers were professional. And despite our fear of offending them with our poor dancing abilities, we hit the floor a couple times.

On Monday (Day 8), we started the day by bringing some bags (full of food and other items) to some of the tents near the guesthouse. We ended our experience in Haiti with a soccer game with the neighborhood boys. It was tough to say goodbye to the boys.

All in all, God worked in MANY ways during this trip. In each person differently, but no less profound. It was a humbling honor and privilege to be the hands and feet of God. There is no way to measure how impactful our service in Haiti was. But, then again, God doesn't call us to measure results; He calls us to be faithful. Haiti has left a lasting impression on each of us and I can guarantee that this won't be the last trip to Haiti for many of us. There is progress being made and reason for hope in Haiti. We will continue to lift up Haiti and it's wonderful Haitians up to the Lord!

Thank you for your support and prayer.

Guapo Bondje, Guapo Bondje, Guapo Bondje, boo doo ju!!
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God, FOREVER!