Thanking the Lord Jesus for this day which we have spent in many places that before we came here would be very difficult for people who live in the most blessed nation of the world. We rose early and had an awesome breakfast prepared by very hard working women and men who work tirelessly to keep our home away from home clean and our clothes clean,(probably cleaner than they have ever been), and to prepare us wonderful food so that we will be strong for our day.
So, today we started out at Apparent Project. This is a place where the workers make pottery, jewelry and metal works of art plus many other things out of cereal boxes, bottle caps, tin and various other things that we throw away. The jewelry is very beautiful. They make mosaics out plastic, glass and many other things. This organization allows the workers to afford to feed and keep their children.
Next, we went to Gertrude's orphanage for the disabled.
This is a home and school for disabled children. Many with cerebral palsy. It is a clean and safe place for these children. We played with the children and then helped feed them. Our Acteen's did an awesome job there, even though, like the adults at times, it was very uncomfortable. It made me think of when Jesus told the disciples when they ask,"what are we to do?" Jesus said, "Feed my sheep" or "Whatever you do to the least of these, you do to me."
We went to General Hospital. This consisted of multiple buildings with many very sick people in it. We gave out our gift bags and water while visiting and praying with many of the sick. We thought we were done and just about out of supplies when we were led to a little room way in the back with very sick pediatric patients. Many had severe burns because these people cook over open fires and light with candles or oil lamps so naturally the children have the potential to get burned. We gave out beanie babies and snacks and played with children and hugged the mothers and prayed with many. There was a tiny baby there that had been deserted by the baby's mother and another lady took the baby as her own. The baby weighed about 4 pounds and had severe health issues and she was waiting to have surgery. We gathered in the building and sang several songs and some of the ladies sang with us. We were tired before, but filled with joy at leaving and considered this to be the highlight of the day...even a slice of heaven.
The end of our day was our team time discussing word of the day and planning our next day's packing for the orphanages. Two older boys from Grace Village came to our reflection time and translated the Haitian story of salvation books that Laurie had ordered! What a blessing!!
Jesus says, "come unto me ye who are heavy laden and I will give you rest. My burden is easy". It is easy when you are doing the things that God has called you to do.
Thank you Church for sending us here and we have been the hands and feet of Jesus as we have gone. We love you all and count it a blessing to do God's work. I choose joy!!!
Mary Watson
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