It’s so hot! My
clothes are soaked with sweat and my face is dripping. The bugs are almost unbearable! They swarm around the tomatoes in the bowl
and the pineapples sitting on the counter.
Mosquitos threaten my health. I’d
like a good night’s sleep but I lay spread eagle on my bed trying to get catch
a breeze. I’d love to have a nice cool
shower, but the best I can do is a bucket bath with water carried to my room by Naomi.
The bucket must last the day, morning and evening bath. I’d love to prepare a meal in a clean kitchen
but I do the best I can with a few ounces of water to clean the counter and
stove. There is seldom electricity, so the refrigerator sits as a sign of
modernity come to Haiti, except there is not electricity to cool the refrigerator.
Life here is difficult!
So, why do I stay? I asked myself
that question often. I think of my nice
comfortable condo in Boca and envision
all the comforts that I’m so
accustomed to. And I know that I can
return anytime I want. So, why do I stay? To answer that question, “God called me to this ministry,” is not
enough. He not only called me, He gives
me what I need to carry out His work in an extremely difficult environment. His abundant blessings keep me from turning
my back on it all.
God blesses me as He allows me to feel the joy of being
surrounded by children. Where else would
I receive hugs and kisses every morning from loving children? He blesses me with the patience I need to
teach 12 year old Mirlande how to write and read. He blesses me as I see 5 year old Angi
navigate on a laptop. I’m blessed when I
see and hear 5 year old Odiana read and say words in English. I’m blessed that the kids understand me when
I speak in English.
As difficult as life in Bondeau is, I’ll keep accepting
God’s grace and keep doing His work as long as He wants me to. Thanks to all who pray for me.
