Day 7, March 1, 2011
Last Day in Petit-Goave
This has been a fantastic experience. There have been many opportunities for service – offering a cool drink of water on a hot day, interacting with eager, beautiful children as they give us a smile or teach us a song about serving the Lord in Creole, sifting sand, moving furniture, picking up garbage. It has felt spiritual being in the moment, ready to respond when called.
I want all of you who have supported us with time, prayers and financial support to know that we are grateful to you for being with us on this mission. Every evening at our spiritual gathering and debriefing time we have used the journals prepared by Deb Taylor, Pastor Darryn and our prayer partners. A number of times Darryn, what you have written was right on where we were for that day.
There will be much to consider for a long period of time. Haiti is more complex and varied than I expected. I have heard the stories and dreams of some Haitians. Some live in their untouched homes, drink treated water and move on as they best can. Others live with destruction wondering how to rebuild. There are children and youth educations to support , churches to support, communities to rebuilt, jobs to be created, you name it.
We are eager to share our photographs and experiences and new found information with you. See you soon.
- Nancy Vanderpool
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