We have officially arrived in Haiti. As a team, we have been stressing the importance of being flexible. We experienced that from the start today when we were faced with a slightly delayed flight. Three hours later, we had safely landed in Port-au-Prince.
After a quick jaunt through customs, we were joyfully welcomed by our Haitian leader, Jedlain, and another 410 Bridge representative, Ronald. We were able to briefly see the city of Port-au-Prince as we made our way to Cabaret, where we are currently staying for the night.
The roads were bumpy, the temperature was hot and we witnessed living conditions that most people in our group have not experienced. However, the spirit of the people we have come in contact with has been uplifting and contagious. We are all so happy to be here!
A couple highlights so far:
- Today is Flag Day in Haiti, and we were lucky enough to share in this holiday by experiencing a local parade in front of our house right before dinner.
- The President of Haiti and his motorcade drove by us twice during our drive through Port-au-Prince. How cool?! Not quite the same security measures we are used to though.
- We experienced our first blackout at the house tonight. We were amazed how calm the city was during the few minutes we sat in complete darkness. If this had happened back home, everyone's reactions would have been a lot more dramatic. How peaceful it is down here!
We would like to leave you tonight with the Bible verse from today's team devotion as well as a picture of the sunset from our house.
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." Philippians 2: 3-4
Off to Bohoc tomorrow we go! Can't wait to share more of what the Lord's doing on this journey.
Bon nwi!
Jason & Hannah
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