15 Things that I learned about Haiti while in Haiti:
1. Power outages are a normal thing. Whether in church, the supermarket, or at home, you never know when you will lose electricity.
2. Sweating is a staple to living in Haiti. Just get used to being hot.
3. Hand-washing clothes is very therapeutic.
4. You cannot leave your purse in the car, ever.
5. When playing a game of street soccer, your team has to do push-ups when they are scored upon.
6. Receiving an apple from a boy is a serious thing.
7. Eating mango with only your teeth and no knife is the way to do it - messy but so worth it.
8. You can expect to be woken up to either the sound of roosters, dogs barking, or the church singing.
9. The people are simply beautiful.
10. All-night prayer is REALLY all-night prayer.
11. People are quick to help you (even if sometimes they expect something in return).
12. Jesus is so present.
13. Haitian food is delicious.
14. Driving laws are open for negotiation - speed limit, side of the road you want to drive on, passing someone, everything...
15. The children are so appreciative of anything. They are perfectly content coloring the same drawings you drew for them the three days before. They simply want you, your attention, and your affection.
After a 10 hour flight yesterday (it was supposed to be 3.5 hours) and waiting at the airport for 10 hours today for my flight back to Richmond, I am thankful to have made it home though I do feel like a part of me remains in Haiti. I guess, I will have to go back soon...who is with me???
I will be posting the last four children soon.
Thank you for all the prayer!
Much love!
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