Tuesday, March 11, 2008

The Pastor Has Arrived Safely!!!

Yes, it's true, I'm here after several failed attempts these past seven years!!! This year when I had no definite plans to come, God opened the door!! Flying in this afternoon reminded me of my trip 13 years ago and why I love this country so much! As with my first trip, the Haitian people are the kind that you fall in love with. The trip from the airport took about two and a half hours, but I enjoyed every minute seeing and smelling the sights and sounds driving thru the villages on the way to the orphanage. It was good to visit with Karen along the way and sense her love and excitement for the work here! God is good. If you don't have a passion for missions, one just needs to take a trip to a place like this. After arriving to the H.A.T.S. orphanage, it only took seconds to realize that this is a home. I found the MacDonalds and Browetts in very good shape with smiles on their faces when we drove in.....must have thought I brought them something!! The children are beautiful and it was good to get a hug from each as I got out of the truck. We had supper (delicious chicken soup) and visited around the table. Alex is now three, healthy, and very welcoming. His smile lights up the room! It's going to be a great week and praise God that He is alive and well all around the world! Thanks to Sandra for letting me post on the blog today!!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Everyone we are so pleased that P. Jim arrived safe and sound. Enjoy some of that corn meal dinner! We had a beautiful day here today. Keep up the good work Sandra, Dickie, Trueman and Gail. Karen must be so pleased to have you all there at this time.
Praying for you all
Love Anna & Dick

Anonymous said...

So pleased to get the news that you arrived safely, Pastor Jim.

I can hardly wait to hear what your job will be in the a.m., Pastor Jim. Are you going to have him pick up where you left off, Dickie? ha!ha!

The sky is so beautiful here tonight - very clear and lots of stars. I can imagine you all looking out into the sky seeing the same beauty.

Have a great day tomorrow (or I should say today) - sounds like you all have been working very hard. We pray that Karen is feeling better and her eye is A1.

Love to all - hugs for you all.

Love - Bruce and Sheila

Anonymous said...

Hi everyone,
So glad to hear Pastor Jim made it safely and you all seem to be doing well. Things are running smoothly here at Yarmouth Wesleyan, we haven't had a party yet, Pastor Jim!! Sandra, you might have a "little" paperwork to do when you get back but I'm sure that is far from your mind right now with all the love to give and work to do being there in Haiti. I'm here if you need to figure out any more computers!! :-)
God bless, thanks for all the blogs!
Janet

Anonymous said...

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Liette