I love my ministry here at Ste. Marie Madeleine, but I
must admit that at times it is extremely challenging. I am so used to my
creature comforts and becoming acccustomed to life in rural Haiti is, at times,
difficult for me. For instance, last night I was already to take a shower, had
prepared myself for the shock of cold water, shampoo and conditioner within
reach, turned on the faucet but no water came out of the shower head. Oh, no
water again! The lights had already gone off at 7:00PM, leaving us all in
darkness illuminated by only a couple of battery lanterns. I had just put new
batteries in my lantern so I had plenty of light for my shower...now if I only
had water! So, I bathed with the little water I had in a plastic jug, grateful
that I had it, took my lantern and went out to sit on the gallery and meditate a
while before going to bed. Once outside, I was greeted by the most beautiful
sky filled with bright shining stars sparkling on a pitch black background. In
the total darkness of the night, and the darkness of my thoughts, there in the
sky was a wonderful gift to me: the bright lights against the black sky
reminding me that in my darkest night the Light is always with
me.
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