Today was amazing. Just amazing. It is late right now and Ostanel just shared his testimony. It was amazing. Then Summer, Leslie, Gilligan, and Daniel shared their stories and Ostanel spoke so much wisdom into each person's life. He encouraged everyone to be happy and not let the devil steal their blessing, he encouraged them that they are here for a reason and that they should ask God to reveal why. It was so cool and I just really appreciate Ostanel's wisdom and leadership.
We woke up and started the day with worship and prayer after breakfast. I read my Bible for the first time since being in Haiti and it was like jumping into a cool and refreshing river. I am obsessed with scripture. He breathes life into my soul every time I read it. I am so thankful for the Bible. Today was also my first time riding in the Tap Tap this trip and it brought back a flood of memories and I fell in love with Haiti all over again. I taught on Psalm 139 at the orphanage and we all colored together. I taught on how the Lord not only colors their life and makes them beautiful but He also hands us the tools to do the same to others and the entire world. I told them that God saw them. That He sent us to them. That they are the reason we are here. That they have a purpose and a destiny.
I loved watching all the kids color and saying "Bon Travay" which means good job. They were so proud of their artwork and loved showing it to us. I bet that is how the Lord feels when He sees us creating and moving with Him... proud of us simply because we did or are doing it. Not because of how good it looked or how well we were succeeding. I rarely looked at the actual coloring page to be honest... I was to busy looking at their smiles and telling them good job. I am thankful the Lord remembers that we are just dust. He doesn't look for the most artistic or talented people, He looks at the ones who say yes. We then sang, danced, played worship music and jump roped. And then like that, hours passed and it was time to leave. Ansitho was so adorable, he jumped in the tap tap and was ready to go home with me. Broke my heart to pick him up and put him down. I whispered "ou demen" in his ear and kissed his cheek.
When we come back to the house we usually shower (#haitianway), journal, eat dinner, and debrief as a team. Have I mentioned how amazing the food has been?! Betina is the best cook in all of Haiti. I am fully convinced of it. Rice, Chicken, Plantains, Pasta, Mango... you name it, we will eat it!
Bon Nuit (Good Night)
Lindsay Kulick
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