Relationships!

Yesterday 39 blurry-eyed "go-ers" met at the Kansas City airport at 5:15. We drove to the airport in the wind and snow wondering if our flights would be running on time. We had a few minor delays but it was obvious God was preparing the way for our team. We arrived in Miami, had time to enjoy dinner and Small Group time before calling it a night.

Our way to Haiti was also uneventful with customs being a breeze. We arrived in Merotte to a crowd of children and church leaders anxiously awaiting our arrival. The reunions with friends is sweet. It makes me anxious for the reunion that awaits us in heaven! A special joy for me was introducing my sister Julie to all of my friends here. One of the young adults we've worked with since she was a jr. High student, mistook Julie for my mother! You can imagine my delight and the fun I've had with that.

Our afternoon was spent setting up the Eyeglass Clinic and the medical clinic. The VBS team worked on their Bible story for tomorrow and the construction team assessed the work they would begin on the perimeter wall.

When we got to Wahoo Bay our team was complete. Our 40th team member, Jodie Amschler was already here and waiting for us. We also discovered that our team was growing by 6 people. Part of the team from Beautiful Savior in Lees Summit (the church we trained last year) missed their flight and can't get home now until Thursday. For the next two days we will be able to incorporate them in the ministry at Christ the King.

We are excited about the relationships we are making with one another. We are also thrilled with the way God continues to strengthen our relationship with the leaders at Christ the King, and we are anticipating great new relationships we will make with the Haitian people.

More tomorrow with some highlights and prayer needs from each of our teams. As I wrap up this blog, the sound of people laughing as they play cards and connect with one another is making me smile from ear to ear!

Lisa
On behalf of Team Haiti 2014