Waking up this morning in Haiti was an experience like no other. The roosters outside served as an excellent alarm clock, but the noisy goats I could have done without. After breakfast and morning devotions our team of 14—plus our hosts and some Haitians—set out on the trip to Carffoure. Our mission today was to set up a medical clinic at Claude’s (our Haitian contact in Carffoure) school. Now remember this was the team’s first day on the job so things started a little slowly, but the day’s results—in my opinion—were excellent! Being 17 on my first mission’s trip I was able to learn so much from my team mates! I praise God for assembling all of us together! There is a great spirit, not only among the team, but also among the people. I have learned that the Haitians are simply looking for help and are thrilled to welcome anyone willing to aid them. These people have so little, yet they still give so much! Seeing them smile and laugh is worth every drop of sweat and makes up for every discomfort!
My favorite part, however, was spending time with the kids! We brought decorated Christmas cards to pass out to the children at the school and I was blessed with the job to distribute them! It was so refreshing to see the joy on their faces as I handed them just a simple craft!
It just goes to show that even a simple gift or thought can make a huge difference! We are truly blessed as Americans but we have lost our joy. These people in Haiti are needy souls, but they have no shortage of joy. You can have all the tangible objects in the universe, but if you don’t have Jesus, you will never be satisfied. The Lord is doing a great work here in Haiti, and I am so thankful to be a part of it!
-Connor
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