Suzie's song and dance....

The song Jezi renmen tout timoun (Jesus loves the little children) is forever stuck in my head as well as images of Ouanaminthe: roosters, cactus fences, motorcycle taxis with five people on them, beans and rice, Haitian roadside food huts, and those laughing, smiling children.....all 73 of them. Handfree walking not allowed! If they see your hand is empty, they slip their's into yours, even on those sweltering days.

I'd been to Haiti before, but never to this corner and never have I been a part of a working orphanage, nor even part of a medical team! It was a unique and humbling experience.

God has gifted me with the ability to learn languages easily, and my French skills came in super handy as most of the orphans could understand moi. But, I would have been nothing without my great team of helpers...especially Janet and Kathy with all the crafts and games they came up with and medical team volunteers, Sandy, Ashley, Jessica, Rosie, Sue, Mel,  Lauren, Greg and X-Ray. Who would have thought the kids would so enjoy jumping rope in 90 degree heat?

When I wasn't working with the kids, I spent spare moments blogging about the trip and throwing up photos on our site so that friends and family back home could see what was happening day by day and continue to pray for us. Thanks to those who gave me their cards to download pics: Dr Tim, Rosie, Sue, Janet (above photo ;)  and Jen Wride.

This ragtag team that our fearless leader Mark brought together worked side-by-side in a very loving and efficient manner. Hats off to Pastor Paul and Cliny in their loving care of the orphans and visions for the future school and to whom I call the Mother Teresa of Ouanaminthe, Emily. To God be the glory. Ke Bondye beni ou.