Hello back home to all you Magee's out there, Yes they gave Becky and Ronni free rein of a blog. We began day two with yet another early morning. After a COLD bucket shower we headed up the mountain to the orphanage. Because it was day two the children were less shy and we were greeted with smiles and hugs. The lesson today was corruption in which we taught them how sin entered the world. After the lesson we spent the afternoon playing with the children (Becky enjoyed jump roping with the girls, but it took her a minute to get her footing correct (on the slope she says) after a fall on her behind). Some of their favorite things to do are braid hair, play with our phones, get their pictures taken, and play monkey in the middle. We headed down the mountain for dinner and Steven's birthday celebration. Steven turned 9 today! A memorable birthday! We are enjoying our time here and miss you all very much, much love to you all and we are now off to pack goodie bags for the kids!
~Love you mom and dad--ok and Mallory- Ronni (Sorry Randy you too!)
Hi - this is Becky. Wow - what an experience and we are only 2 days in to our week! I was a little concerned about the language barrier (the everyone at the orphanage speaks Creole) and with so many of us, and so many kids, a translator cannot be around every minute. But when a little one takes your hand or literally jumps on your lap as soon as you sit down and hugs you tight, no translation is needed. I will say the translators are wonderful during out lesson time.
I return each evening to the base headquarters bone weary, but amazed and humbled at the display of God's love to the children by this Path of Life team, I fell asleep last night to Sarah G. reciting out loud (when I realized what she was doing I asked her to speak up) the book of James and Romans chapter 8, How cool is that - no matter what country you are in!
On a personal note - Ronni is doing great - volunteers for all duties with a smile, Steven and Jack play with the kids from the time they get off the bus till they get back on for the ride back to base and all the children love them. Love to all!
Hi Becky, Ronni and gang, I am so inspired to hear of your selfless willingness to give up part of your summer to serve these precious children. Love seeing the pix and hearing about your days. So grateful for safe travel and the successful repair of the van. Praying for you all and anxiously awaiting your next posts. Stay safe and encouraged. Go team!! Much love, Karen W
ReplyDeleteSo glad they allowed you to write the blog tonight, and we were together at Gma Magee's when it was posted. Perfect timing! Mal also showed us a picture in which Becky had been tagged with a group of children playing with parachutes I believe. Really cool! And Becky, trusting you have recovered from your jumping mishap! Also want to urge you to check the "comments" on earlier postings so you don't miss any of our posts from home. Keep the news and pictures coming, as we hang on every word, experience Haiti through all of you. We all continue to pray for the entire team; for health and safety, that you would continue to feel the Spirit of God move, and that His Glory would go forth as you labor together for Him. And...wishing Steven a very happy 9th birthday!!
ReplyDeleteLove ya, Mom/Karen
P.S. Packing goodie bags, another activity Ronni is familiar with! Sounds like there may be a party at the orphanage tomorrow!!
I just want all of you to know that a small.....actually not so small army of people are Praying for all of you.
ReplyDeleteI am Praying that you will see what God wants you to see while you are in Haiti.
I hope you all will remember all the God Moments so that when you get home, you can share them with all of us....the Praying Army!
Love and Prayers,
Char/Mom
Okay, no surprise to Ronni...but who do you hear from more than me!!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I keep hearing a song this week by Jason Gray, "With Every Act of Love". (Perhaps one of you has it on your phone so could share with the group. It a catchy tune and worth a listen.) Path of Life Team and all those you are partnering with there in Haiti, I instantly think of you each time I hear it. A theme song so to speak!
God put a million, million doors in the world for His love to walk through;
One of those doors is you.
Jesus, help us carry You;
Alive in us, Your light shines through.
Oh...oh...oh oh oh oh...with every act of love.
Oh...oh...oh oh oh oh...we bring the Kingdom come.
Thank you for being willing to be God's windows that He pours His love through!! Every act of kindness you do is a light shining bright!
Back here in Ludington, thinking of all of you every day! :) Karen