Cassandra's blog

     It has been an amazing trip so far. Even though this is my third time in Haiti, I keep learning more and more about the Haitian culture and the people that live here. Our group meshes together so well which is a great blessing. Today we split the group up a bit. The Malone students, Morgan, Crystal, and Redgi went to the maternity hospital. This left Anthony and I at the base with James to translate. After praying about what to do, Anthony and I decided to walk around the community and see where God led us. We stopped to see Fritznel and check on his hand. He was not at home, but we found him at his usual spot that he hangs with his friends. The spot he was hanging around was near a water spring so there were many people there doing laundry and some kids playing in the water. He showed us around and it was really neat to see. After the little tour, Fritznel poured out to me and Anthony. He explained how his life is full of clubbing and drinking and he wants to change. He believed that God brought us to him and he thanked God for the healing that was taking place in his hand. We asked him if he would like us to pray for him. He said yes and invited us to his house (I think he wanted to do it in private away from his friends).  When we got to his house, we talked to him about how God can bring him through any situation as long as he is willing to make the changes he needs to make. We prayed together, thanking God for bringing us together and for bringing healing to his hand. We prayed for change to occur, alcohol addiction to be gone, and for Fritznel to have a hunger for God so that he can develop a deeper relationship with Him and be a light to his friends. After prayer, Fritznel seemed very happy and thankful. We are planning to give him a bible shortly so that he can further his learning about Jesus. Please pray for Fritznel.
     After this, the group joined together and we went to the center to test blood pressure of the people in the community. We actually had a great turnout. I give props to Hannah, Lucas, and Jack for taking about 100 blood pressures today, and to Robin for giving about a dozen lessons on high blood pressure (many Haitians have high blood pressure due to the high salt content in their food). The rest of us worked on keeping the people in line and writing the blood pressures down for them. It went very well!
     After this, we went back to the base to sort through some medicine for the clinic we are having tomorrow morning. We have the whole night to spend together relaxing and hanging out as a group. We will have a long day tomorrow running the clinic. Please pray for knowledge and wisdom for the nursing students and doctor tomorrow, boldness and compassion for the prayer team, that we will have all the medications that we need, and for the hearts of the people we are ministering to so that they will be open to prayer and hearing about Jesus. Thank you (Mesi!)
              -Cassandra