Words can't describe what I'm feeling for those men over there right now. There is such a passion in me that wants to be there with Josh but I know this mission was meant for him. As I read the emails he sends I can't help but picture myself there with those people....maybe with the women helping them cook or with the children playing. The guys had a service tonight with the people and he said it was wonderful! I know this is what heaven has got to be like one day and thinking about it almost takes my breath away. I'll let you read his email because my words couldn't even explain how he's feeling.
Hey baby! I laying here with a few minutes and thought I'd email before bed. I'll still keep my phone off but am not quite as nervous about it dying because I can charge it for a few minutes each night. Right now I am listening to a generator running and a bunch of people speaking Creole. And it's about a hundred degrees! This trip has been amazing so far. It has been VERY challenging for this little redneck from Alabama!!! The poverty and (for lack of a better term) filth these people live in mind boggling. I can't begin to describe anything I've seen from the poverty to the destruction of the earthquake. I can't tell you in an email. It would take too long. But these people are still trucking! Right this second I am surrounded by about 200 Haitians sleeping on the dirt floor or literally in the streets and they have NOTHING! But you smile at them and they light up. Especially the children. They are still having a ball!!! I can't wait to show you all their pictures. They loved getting their picture made! Then the church service tonight was absolutely amazing! About a hundred of us gathered under some tarps in the street and just praised God! I don't think I need to tell you again, these folks have absolutely nothing! Yet they are praising God harder than 90 percent of people in our church! They were singing old hymns (you would've loved it) in Creole while sang in English! Alex (Sisson) looked over at me and said "little piece of heaven ain't it?" And it was. Every nation, every tribe, every tongue. It was incredible! The next four days are still going to be very difficult, but God is here, and moving. An example that God still works miracles: He got our four vehicles all safely from St.Marc through Port au Prince safely during rush hour (again I can't eve describe it).....with a lead driver who didn't speak English and no other translators. Tell me God isn't working!!! Gotta go. They tell activity begins around 5 am! I love you more than ever!
Oh how I felt the presence of God reading that blog. God is the same God everywhere if we would just LET him. I praise God for those men and what they are letting God do through them. Thanks Kim for letting us feel a part of the trip eventhough you are busy at home with the girls. God is doing and will do great things. Luv U girl. Tammy Erbrick
ReplyDeleteChills!!!!!! (and a little teary). i'm so proud of Josh (and YOU!) Love ya'll so so much!
ReplyDeleteOur God is amazing beyond description!
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us updated on what's going on with the team in Haiti!
Love you all!
Rebekah