Today we woke up early so we could spend the morning at the Orphanage with the kids before a doctor came to perform check ups on all of them (praise!). Ostanel was in the Tap Tap today which is always a good time. We sang All of Me by John Legend and we talked about Voodoo in Haiti, which was really educational for me. I am so thankful Ostanel shared that information with us so we could be more aware of it.
We got to the orphanage and saw the kids eating breakfast. Whenever I go to Haiti I remember that as Christians we are to NEVER be picky eaters. I am so passionate about that. I constantly hear people complaining about not wanting to eat this or I feel more for this. Picky eating is a choice. Please chose not to be a picky eater. I have heard stories from Ostanel about being so hungry as a child that he put salt in his water to get some type of taste. I have seen these kids scarf down literally whatever is in front of them in minutes because they are so hungry. May we always have that perspective as we go about our 1st world options. Let's not be complaining Christians, but grateful Christians.
We only had a couple hours with the kiddos and then headed out to Petionville which is one of the nicest areas in Haiti. We went there and walked around the city and ate lunch. I love being able to just get out of the tap-tap and walk around Haiti. Lot's of people think Haiti is extremely dangerous, but just like Los Angeles, there are some streets you shouldn't walk down. Same with Haiti. Same with England. Same with Japan. Anywhere you go in the world there will be safe and unsafe places. So don't label an entire country as unsafe based off of some unsafe stories. If that were the case, California would be deemed unsafe and I think I live in one of the safest cities on the planet. No matter where we are or where we walk, we use discernment and walk in the authority and protection of God.
Walking around Petionville in Haiti is like walking around Mission Viejo, totally safe. We met a Rastafarian guy named "Master King" (interesting name...). He was so sweet and was walking with us and helping us find the bathroom, etc. Two of our teammates, Summer and Gilligan, got to chat with him the whole time and share Christ with him and also pray for him! Did I mention how solid my team is?! Never once did I have to tell them to go talk to someone, to go pray for someone, to share Christ with someone. Every time I turned around, they were already doing it.
We also saw on a car, "Le Sang De Jesi Biew" which means, "The Blood of Jesus BIW!" - Like the Blood of Jesus BAM, being shot all over you. Pretty funny. Became a phrase for the rest of the trip.
We also went to the market to buy some souvenirs. This is also another stressful time for people who aren't used to it. I love the market though, lots of people, lots of talking... high energy. Super fun. I met a young man named Jack who I bought some things from and then got to talking. Haitians love Americans... especially us blue eyed gals. They are nothing but sweet though and completely respectful. They just give me the time of a day a little longer than they would Zak or any of the guys. So, we talked about California, we talked about Haiti, we talked about Jesus, we talked about Jack's educational history and what he wants to do in life. It was such a great conversation and at the end of it he gave me a little card he made and said to come back to see him on my next trip out here. He was a great salesman and has a great future ahead of him.
Also...
For lunch I bought 12 meals, 12 7ups, 8 Tampicos, and 12 Ice Creams for $50.00 USD. Insane.
Lindsay
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