Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity, Jig

We are home from Haiti. Although it is great to be home, a part of my heart has been left behind with the children that we played with for three days.  I experienced a whole new kind of love.  I have never doubted that God loved me, but have not really stepped back and seen how much God loves others.  God loves these children through so many people.  The amount of details that have to come together in order to care for these children can only be attributed to the love of God for His own. I do not believe they want or need our pity, because they are willing to show love to all that come a visit them.  I watched them make sure we were comfortable, the older ones cared for the younger ones, and they made sure that no one was left out of any of the small gifts that we brought them.   Each of the team members, 14 in all, sat in church on Sunday surround by these loving children.  Think of being in a church service with 200 children under the age of 12.  You would have been amazed.  They were all very well behaved and worshiped God along with the adults.  It will take me a couple of days to process all that I experienced, but I thank God for allowing me the opportunity to experience His love through these children.  They will be in my heart forever and I have been changed.

Comments

[Sheri Burrell]

I couldn't agree with you more Judy. I believe the worst thing we could give them is pity. While I may have thought before, they have nothing. But I was wrong. They have everything we have, it just looks different. These kids are well cared for, loved by each other, fed, clothed, educated and most important, they know Jesus Christ. We just need to continue to support, pray and encourage them, so they will survive and in time, they will be able to invest in their Nation as they have been invested in. It can be a beautiful cycle. It's funny, as I am processing what happened over the weekend, I realized while I so wanted to bring these two friends home with me, I knew they had to stay so one day, they can make a difference in their Nation. My heart will never be the same because of how they loved me for the short time we connected. I will never forget the touch of my hands on their skin nor their touch on my skin. Betina and Wilmak are forever a part of who I am and I am humbled that God favored us by allowing us to catch a small glimpse into His heart.

[Peggy Bergfalk]

Oh Judy and Sheri - I am so pleased that the two of you got to experience this together! The pictures of you with those children are so beautiful and just confirms that God truly is the Almighty Creator! Each one of those children's names are written on the palm of His hands and one day you will both rejoice with them at the feet of Jesus!!!!! How cool is that!!! God bless you both for giving of your time to give back to others.