Today our day started with a drive up the mountain to Grace
Village in Titanyen (about an hour drive from the guest house). We had a tour of the grounds including the bread
ovens, aquaponics, class rooms and family style homes. Grace used to consist of
dormitory-style living but this style of living proved to not be the best way
for the children to adapt due to increasing behavior issues. Grace implemented family style living in
Haitian-style homes and this has made a huge difference in the children’s
behaviors and demeanor. We played on the
playground with the children and gave out soccer balls and jump ropes. After
Grace Village we headed to visit three elderly (Maricia, Antchola & Marie).
All 3 women were very happy and seemed very grateful to have us visit. We
washed their feet and massaged their arms and legs with lotion. What a treat
for all of us, visiting the elderly is a highlight of my trips, they are all so
frail but so strong. I believe their faith gets them through the hardest times.
Marie is about 105, amazing women, a true blessing to interact with and visit. I would love to provide them with so much more
but they are so vulnerable and anything of value or use is stolen from
them. Before we left, we sang and prayed
for each of the women. I pray God heard our prayers and will continue to
provide and protect these amazing women. Our last stop of the day was Shalom
Orphanage. There are about 14 kids, ages range from 2-16. The kids were quiet
and sweet, so very sweet. It is a tiny
place with not the greatest conditions, although the children seemed taken care
of. We gave them beach balls, snacks that Cade’s class made, soccer balls, jump
ropes and bubbles. I love and hate the
orphanage visits. It is so heartbreaking. I love it when I am there with them
and seeing their faces light up brings me joy, but leaving tears my heart in
two. I think we all want to sneak a little one to take home and love. Finished the day off with Pizza at Pizza
Amore, God truly has blessed all of us with this trip.
- Lucy
- Lucy
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