It has been ever so crazy since we arrived...the 20 mile drive to east Port au Prince took about 3 hours because of all the people and traffic. I have never seen such a small area with so many people. People who are all living on the street, under tents or under boxes. Many of the tents are set up in the middle of the road. The UN is everywhere, with guns in tack. The couple that arrived before us said they saw a fight in the middle of the street and the UN breaking it up by hitting people over the heads with their guns. There are hardly any buildings left but rubble everywhere. Surrounding this place is a beautiful beach and amazing mountains. As we were driving, I just wanted Jesus to be here. To come and touch each of their faces so they would believe. Then I felt the hard reminder from Him that we are to be his hands and feet. Standing in a place like this, I see the verses about the harvest being plentiful but the workers being few come to life. Help us Jesus. We were both sick from what we saw by the time we got to the house we will be staying....but thankfully it has toilets! Each day gets easier as we adjust more and more to living here. We love the people we are working with. Two are leaving tomorrow and eight are arriving. It's going to be fun to be meeting so many people coming and going from allover the states. We are thrilled and a little intimidated about being house parents to all those that are coming but we feel thankful and redeemed. What a beautiful word. Love you guys!
This is where the oprhanage will be.
this is our house...we are still finishing the second floor from the earthquake damage.
We went to a couple of orphanages today and the kids are so beautiful. At one of the orphanages the lady said that the earthquake killed half of her orphans (about 40). We saw the building where they all still lie under.
Brian and I sitting on the porch of the house after a long days work...trying to find a breeze.
Hi Lorey!!! I will checking in!! love and miss you guys!!!
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Lorey and Brian,
ReplyDeleteI have tears in my eyes. Me and Stephen are praying for you and the children. We love ya'll!
Brie & Stephen
Dear Kids, Mom and I finished report cards and got them out! Yea! We took the newlyweds out for dinner last night at O'Chuck's, and then dropped in for a visit to Gmom. She is a little better and shared Psalm 127 w them - speaking w enemies in the gate IS using our worldview influence fearlessly in the marketplace of ideas as we are supported by the fruit of our lives that God gives. Lots more errands today, but will get Gchat going asap. Remember Jesus looked out over His City and wept for a reason - the people were like sheep without a shepherd. He then put His ministry into high gear, no more crying, but teaching, discipling, mentoring, leading, loving - shepherding. This is no strange new gospel - this IS The Gospel!
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Contented and resting in Him;
Steak, or beans and rice,
Bringing the Good News of Jesus to them!" dc
Dad
Lorey and Brian, I was having a Debbie Downer Day and then I read your blog. All I could do was cry, because my problems are so little in comparison to the people you are ministering to and your own personal situation while you are there. I promise to practice thankful living the rest of the weekend, like I encouraged you to do. Clearly, God is at work in Haiti and in Duluth! Love you dearly, Aunt Sandy
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