Where to Begin?

I am so thankful to be in Haiti again. I'm so thankful to be fulfilling a dream. I love these little children and learn so much from them. I'm pretty sure I could write a chapter of a book with each new day. The Lord shows up in mighty ways constantly. I am so blessed to be involved in the work of God at Faith, Hope, and Love Infant Rescue!

 There is so much to update people on, I don't know where to begin...hints the title of this post! I'll start with Saturday, if I recall that is where I left off. Saturday was a busy day in our house. We had returned visitors with extra supplies, I am always thankful for what teams bring. Saturday was also a day for revamping. We have all new shower heads, the guest bedroom became the new room to Claudine, Rosa, and Emma,  and 4 of the boys shifted rooms. Excitement and curiosity ebbed with all the changes! Saturday was fun for me also because I got to eat out for dinner and lunch. I was able to go to Epidor (the Haitian version of McDonald's, however not like it at all) and Munchee's. These are 2 places I wanted to go before leaving, so thank you Lord for making that happen! While eating dinner in Petitionville, the nicer area of Port, we heard lots of sirens and noticed a lot of cars with lights driving through. Due to our wonderful driver, I now know that this is likely the President. Well come to find out today it was the entourage of the President and his family. The president's son got married on Saturday night and we were seeing the cars go from the wedding to the reception. I thought this was pretty neat. I also enjoyed seeing the pretty gowns the women were wearing. Yes, I am a girl! ha.

 Sunday, I went to church which is always a treat! To worship with the saints blesses my spirits. I returned home and instantly started my 2 tasks for the afternoon. Shampoo the boys heads and clip their finger nails. Some of our boys have a fungus on their heads. Likely due to one kid getting it and then it quickly spread. I recently learned from another experienced orphanage person that putting shampoo on their heads and letting it sit for 30 mins will often help get rid of the fungus and then the boys don't have to take medication that is strong for their little bodies. It was quite an adventure washing all their heads and the bathroom was quickly a mess. The boys without the fungus were quite sad that they didn't get to participate. After this event and clipping fingernails, I took some time to rest and enjoy the Haitian sun!  Sunday night I made Pecan Pie. It makes the think of my Grannys and all things Southern. It was a small, but wonderful comfort of home. The pie was finished to late for the kids to eat it, but don't you worry they had no problem eating it today! YUM!

 Today was EMMA'S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! SOOO fun! She loved it and looked wonderful in her new pressed uniform. Her smile was extra wide today! Fred also went to the hospital for a routine check up. He didn't particularly care for the visit. Waiting forever he just slept, and then seeing the doctor made him cry the whole time. He didn't get a shot, blood drawn, or anything. His crying didn't make sense and made me sad. Fred is a hard one to figure out. He's so hard most of the time then other times he wants to be held and will run up and hug you. I often wonder what kind of world these kids experienced before coming to Momma Dorothy. In my wondering, I'm so thankful for the Lord's provision to bring them to a place where they are loved, cared for, and taught about Jesus. I pray that this home be a place of restoration and healing for them in all areas: physical, spiritual, and emotional.

 Today we also received Aaron's final blood test results back and they were the same. He is running, playing, jumping, and seems without any symptoms. For that I will PRAISE YOU LORD! 

 This afternoon, I got Tamara standing with a little support on her walker! This was a big step. She was afraid and tearful, but kept saying she wanted to do more. I'm hoping that her ability to do this increases exponentially with each new day! It rained this afternoon and the children ran outside to play, dance, and slide along the sidewalk. This was so much fun and I captured the fun times with the camera! I know I will look back at these pictures in a few weeks and smile really big remembering their freedom and joy they walk in. Lord I ask that you bring us all to that place of freedom and joy in You!  Tonight we also walked! Always fun, but tonight it was a group of the older ones and we walked a different route. While doing down one street there was no traffic and we all acted like motos vavavooming down the road! This was delightful! Prior to the walk we were on the roof and I noticed the beautiful clouds and sunset. I said "Mesi Jezi" and asked each of the kids what they were thankful for. It was sweet to hear the 6 of them thank Jesus for specific things and say "WOW" at His beautiful painting in the sky!

 I think that's all for now. I love this place and can't imagine what it will be like to leave, but for now I'm trying to soak up EVERY LAST BIT of what He has for me here!