Just an Update

God is a provider and meets all of our needs if we ask!  Last year when I was working on my Masters in Education, I knew I had to take time for myself occasionally and not work myself to death.  I didn’t think I would need to do that here, but I was wrong.  Last week I was at the house with the kids everyday (we still do not have our container so we are not doing much school and the kids do not have much to do so the days are difficult).  God showed me that I needed time away from the kids and work and take time for myself and most importantly Him!  This is what I did last week which I think adds beauty to my room =)

 

I found the crate and the paint around the house and used a watercolor brush from the kid’s paints.  I tried to sand it myself, but the workers around the house said I was not doing it right which I am sure I was not.  All of the workers around the house are such a blessing.  We have 4 ladies who have become some of my dearest friends and help me ALL the time!  They are so wonderful and I love the friendships I have with each one of them.  We started to pray together and read the Bible everyday at 3:00.  I am praying that our relationship will grow and language will not be a barrier between us.

Also, after spending the whole week at the house; I needed time to get away and spend time with people my age who speaks the same language as me.  God once again provided me with a sweet place to get away.  I have a friend from Arkansas who is teaching in Port-Au-Prince.  We did not have the chance to meet in the United States but through mutual friends we were able to connect as soon as we got to Haiti.  I met her at church 2 weeks ago and we recognized each other from Face book.  Knowing I had her here, I was able to get dropped off at her house and spend the weekend with her and other American teachers at the same school.  It was exactly what I needed =) God knew I needed that time and provided. 

Another project that is taking place here in Haiti is a village with widows and orphans in the mountains.  People who live in our house are in charge of this project.  I have heard so much about it and see the men and women pouring their hearts, time, and money into it but I have never gotten to see it.  However, Tuesday I was able to take a trip up there.  Here are some pictures just so you can get an idea.

 

Here are the different houses where the widows and orphans will be moving into.

Houses nearby and in the mountains.

I was able to give salvation bracelets to the kids.  It was SOOOO awesome because language was not an issue.  God allowed them to understand me and me to understand them.  I was overfilled with joy =)

More of the mountain project construction.

Every evening I try to go up to the porch and sit and watch the sunset.  It is such a sweet time I get to spend with the Lord reflecting on the day and everything He has created.  No matter how my day goes He reminds me that He is still God, He reigns, He is the way, the truth, and the light- He always provides me with hope and beauty.  My heart saddens when I think about moments I have missed with God because I am too busy or not paying attention.  It is so important that we “Be still and know He is God, He will be exalted among the Nations, and exalted here on Earth!” Psalm 46:10 

I am praying that the container will be here tomorrow and would love for you to be praying as well.  This will be a miracle straight from God but He is powerful, provides, and meets all our needs! God bless!