Final Blog

              First off let me apologize for not posting anything yesterday. We did type one up, but had some computer malfunctions and when we went to post it it had been lost. So tonight we will be doing one big final blog that will encompass the whole trip.

                This trip consisted of a cornucopia of people. We had people who would make this their fifth trip and some people who it would be the first. No matter how different we all were when we left our home one thing became clear very fast. We all were here for one reason and that reason was to serve God and spread his love, mercy and grace to the Haitian people anyway we could. For example, today we were able to comfort Haitian women who were in labor. In Haiti, moms do not have a support person during labor like we do in the states. So Emily, Tori and Chrissy were able to hold the laboring mothers hands while they were having contractions. You could see in their faces that they were very appreciative. We even got to pray with a few of the moms.

Lane, Kelsey, Teddy, and Mike went over to the orphanage and were able to see the kids one last time before we left. While there we were able to play some tackle keep away soccer/Frisbee/Dancing on the cement… Luckily no one got hurt this time unlike the first time where Lane may or may not have kicked the soccer ball into someone’s face… and Kelsey held a photo shoot for the girls. She brought a bunch of cardboard cut outs of different shapes such as beards, lips, and other fun shapes. The kids seemed to love it. Our last 10 minutes was full of hugs and goodbyes. Lane had a passenger come on to the bus with him. A little girl named Daphne, she latched on to him and wouldn’t let go all the way to the bus. She was even asking him to adopt her. It was sad but at the same time normal in Haiti. You just have to be willing to say no to things but in the nicest way possible.

We came home for dinner to enjoy one last meal together as a family. We talked for hours recalling all the events that occurred. There were many laughs, some sad moments but we were blessed to share them all together. At the end of the night we all said whatever was on our hearts and thanking Crystal for bringing us all together under one roof. We thanked Redgi for driving us everywhere, translating all day long and being there as a friend when needed. We thanked James for blessing us with his knowledge of the bible and his willingness to answer any questions we had.  When no more words were left to be said we raised our glasses to Haiti, God and each other. We all stood up and James led us in one more prayer, saying what was on all of our hearts.

                I don’t think any of us will ever forget this last week and a half.  Whether we come back here or not, this place and these people will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We have made new friends and formed stronger bonds with old ones. When we leave Haiti we will know that we all have each other if ever needed no matter how far away.

                We all want to thank those who helped us get here, and those who have prayed for us while down here.  Words will never express our gratitude and thankfulness for giving us all this amazing opportunity.  We love you all and look forward to seeing you soon.  

                                                                                                                                                Kirk Out.