Bonjou! Greetings everyone back home. We are enjoying our time. Wait, those words don't seem "enough."
This morning (early), I opened my Bible to John 3:16 and said to Ethan "God loves Haiti!" and he said "I do too!" I am so thankful for this opportunity---big thanks to ALL that helped and encouraged us! I was wrong (confused---long story) about when/where our sponserchild lives. He is in the orphanage in Port-au-Prince. This morning we went to church from about 8:30 to 11:45ish. We even left very early. They were having a "20th anniversary celebration." It is pretty much church all day. And Ethan thought OUR church was long! After church, we came back, ate lunch, and hopped into the tap-tap to go to the orphanage. We met Robinson (our sponserchild)! I got to give him a big hug! So special. Many children (mostly girls) with so little but the pastor at the orphanage is trying to do the best he can with what he has. The things we have seen, smelled :-), experienced---pictures and words can't touch. I am humbled that God put us here. "Called" on us to come here. The people that help us (drivers, translators, family who gives up their home for us) have all been wonderful! Ethan says "hello and I love you" to everyone back home. His favorite thing so far has been meeting Robinson and kicking the soccer ball with him. So there are a few words for now. Thank you for the prayers. God has answered---feeling good, and safe travels so far. We hope to help as many as we can in clinics, etc, and I might even get a chance to polish some teeth! Keep praying!
Blessings,
Alison
Great to hear a report straight from you Alison. We've been praying for you. Soooo happy that you are there and all doing well.
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Thanks for the update. It's encouraging to hear from you. I'm excited you got to see Robinson already. Olivia type something up and I thought we published it. I see that it is not there now. Anyway, we both wanted to say we love you and miss you two. I know that it is worth it since you are being obedient to your calling. Olivia mentioned that you should say hi to Robinson for her if you see him again. We are praying for the team.
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How nice to hear directly from you Alison!! I thought this would just be a short, general blog but it's great to hear how your week is going for the two of you personally :) Love & prayers~Smith family
ReplyDeleteYay...so nice to hear an update from you already! Glad things are going well and we'll keep praying for you, Ethan,your team, and the people you bless. Can't wait to hear all the stories when you return! Love ya! Jill & family
ReplyDeleteHey Alison- We are glad to hear that you guys are doing well. My girls had a great time playing with Olivia yesterday. We can't wait for you to come back and to hear about your trip. We will be praying for you and your team!
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What a wonderful surprise to hear from Ethan & you this am! THANK YOU!! We thank the Lord for answering our prayers for you and Ethan, and will keep you in our prayers. Looking forward to seeing you both and hearing your "stories"! So glad you can experience God in this place; He is always faithful! love you, Mom & Dad Glick
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