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Me and the Butler Bulldog
I was sitting by myself in Port Au Prince (PAP) while it was pouring rain outside looking at a photo that was taken of me while at Jessi’s graduation. It was one grand and proud affair. Yeah, that is me with the Butler (University) Bulldog.
It was a great first day in PAP after I arrived about 9:45 am. I was able to connect to MISSEH and Clement Joseph, the large 3000 church 14 network organization here, picked up seven suitcases full of supplies and MEDS that I was able to garner the last time I was here, connected to the church where the medical clinic will be, and finally connected to the driver that will be handling all transportation while the team is here.
Quite a long day, driving through the aftermath of an earthquake. There was a demonstration earlier in the day, which caused my “ride” to be an hour late. Nothing like being out side of the PAP airport hanging with taxi drivers who all wanted to take me anywhere.
Connecting to Clement Joseph was important for two reasons. One, there is a lot of coordination needed for the medical clinic. Secondly, we are looking at a Concert of Hope in PAP on July 9. Clement seems to be excited about. He and others are making plans.
In July, a Life Bridge youth team (Fort Wayne) is coming to Port Au Prince headed by youth pastors Aaron and Cecily Jackson. Both sing so well. And I would choose Cecily any day of the week as an incredible soloist. Imagine! They will be part of this Concert of Hope along with the students that are coming with them.
I am thinking of what to write for a blog, what to communicate and “budda-bing budda-bop” in walks 21 students from Purdue University. They arrived in the afternoon flight. Nursing students. Agriculture students. A lot of energy. I love students/young adults.
It seems that some plans may have fallen through for them. What an opportunity to proctor them in the medical arena, show them missions. I love this. They are so ready and willing. They want this. Although it has not all worked out, I think this was a cool gift from God tonight. And even more! What about what they can offer me/us? My team comes in tomorow. (Tuesday)
I am so grateful to God for how He leads and helps us. Day One was successful because God received the glory! I like that.
That’s the way it is!
It is early morning in Haiti. The sun is strong at 7 am. I was startled at 2:35 am by a rooster that so wanted conversation. At 5:30 am a group of puppies wanted their mama.
