SAK PASE! It's the Syd's and Jens!
Sorry we didn't blog last night! We got in late from eating pizza and then received all your wonderful letters.
Yesterday, we got the chance to go and do 3 more water truck stops. Overall, they were once again eye opening stops that portrayed the desperation for water and the poverty among Cite Soleil. You never know what you will see at each stop, and yesterday each stop really did show us a unique situation. Whether it was Hannah controlling the water hose and being overwhelmed with the people fighting to get water, or Thibs delivering water to homes and seeing the worst conditions he has seen on this trip, or even Sydnee bringing a child onto the Tap-Tap to bandage an open wound with Deb. Each experience we are so thankful for having. It was almost like this time doing water deliveries we were more prepared than we had been the first time and truly give ourselves 100% to every person we encountered.
One of our drivers, Maxim, grew up in Cite Soleil. When we were driving back from the second stop, Maxim pulled over on the side of the road and got out and bought new pants and a nice top. We were all confused on why he would be shopping in the middle of water delivery. It turned out he had met an old friend at the second stop who was having a hard time on his own and gave him food. He had told him to meet us at the third stop. There, he gave the man a bath, shaved his head and beard, and gave him the clothes that he had bought earlier. It was amazing to see the generosity and compassion from a man that had grown up in the situations these people were currently in. Not to mention, Maxim is a big, intimidating guy with a great heart.
After water truck, we went out to get pizza at Pizza Amour, a pizza place run by missionaries. It was a small quaint place, and even though it was right next to a busy street, it was extremely quiet and serene inside the gates. We all ordered our drinks and pizza, and while we waited, we played card games and told funny stories. The waiters were extremely courteous, and all seemed to be men in their early twenties. It was amazing to see that young people were able to find jobs and make money to help support themselves and their families. The pizza was some of the best we had ever tasted. After we finished, we all hopped on the tap-tap and drove back to the guesthouse. The drive was like no other because it was dark out, and since there weren't many lights to pollute the air, the sky was completely clear. We all made it home safely and ready to take on another day! We are sad that out trip is coming to an end, but at the same time we are anxious to get back home to our families. We thank you all for praying for us and keeping us in your minds as we have had the experience of a lifetime. Now we're about to head out to go to a Haitian church service, and then on to Wahoo. We look forward to seeing you all when we return, and we would like to wish you all a very happy Easter!
XOXO
Sydney, Sydnee & Jens :)
Hello wonderful son Matthew and wonderful students from T.G.,
ReplyDeleteI am reading daily and sharing with family, the wonderful journals you are writing daily. I agree with Anna that most likely God has it in mind for YOU all to be changed and that will make the world a better place. You know that song, "let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me". It is so true. I'm proud of all of you, especially my son but I am biased. I'm saying safe travel prayers for all you. Linda Thibodeau
Wishing a Happy Easter to all the TG team including our daughter Theresa! We are delighted in reading the blogs this week and full of peace at hearing the grace God is pouring down on you all and the beautiful Haitian people.
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers. ---- The Narog Family
What a blessed Easter it is. It will be memorable forever! You have certainly picked up the cross and carried it in the name of Jesus. You continue to be an inspiration. I find myself already modifying my thoughts and rethinking how I use the many resources which I take for granted. Michelle, "yes" to going with you when you return to Haiti!
ReplyDeleteHope you all had a blessed Easter and are enjoying the last moments of your journey in Haiti. As the trip comes to an end and you reflect on your time in Haiti, know that you made a huge difference. Not just to the people in Haiti, but all of us who thru your journey have had our eyes and hearts opened to the needs of others as well as the blessings that you have brought to them. Thank you for bringing us along and making us all so proud of the young people we call daughters, sons and grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteSafe travels tomorrow. We are anxiously waiting for you back home.
Sydney - I love you and can't wait to give you a big hug at the airport! Logan says "hi".