Haiti, December-January 2011 | Blog 3.

If this trip only teaches me one thing, it will be most definitely be appreciation for what I have. There are just so many things we take for granted every day that so many of the earth’s population do not have.

I have never, not one day, gone hungry that was not by choice.

Yesterday was an awesome day; we were able to minister to local children that live in the local tent cities. We had a goodie bag and a hot meal for each of them. I was really doing great, having fun, loving on so many little children! Then the food was served. My heart split wide open at the sight of 400 children all sitting, eating what may have been their only meal that day. All the while knowing all of the excess that my family and I have back in the states. The luxury of eating whenever, whatever we want.

This trip has already been eye-opening, one that I feel everyone should experience. There are people out there without food, without electricity, without fresh water, let alone a Starbucks on every corner.

We can do something! The problems here in Haiti and around the world may be bigger than us, but for sure, they are NOT bigger than the God we serve. He is the answer! Through Him, all things are possible! We just need to open our eyes and get out there!

Love you all!
Courtney Scott

Haiti, December-January 2011 | Blog 2.

After today, two images may have been etched in my mind that will remain for the rest of my life. The first, watching many of the children and parents unsure of what to do with the wrapping paper that covered their gifts. They timidly pulled it off, almost as if the wrapping was the gift.

Stevenson told us that these were probably the first Christmas presents the kids ever received. Ever.

The second, watching the three littlest girls mother their new precious baby dolls. From feeding them, carrying them, talking to them, and brushing their hair, if a baby doll did ever feel loved, it would be these three. Shortly before we left for the evening, I spotted the three little beautiful things sitting in a circle with their babies on their laps, talking as if they were three new moms in a posh coffee shop. It was precious to say the least.

I simply want to thank the Church again for being the Church here in Haiti. It was so neat to be able to tell these kids, the staff of Wings of Refuge Children’s Home, and any parents that came for the Christmas Party that there is a Church in Williamsburg, Virginia that loves them and is praying for them. The gifts prove those words. Each gift got about 8 hours of use today - from the minute they were opened to the minute they went to bed.

You are a beautiful Church - not because of what you do but because of Who you do it for. Jesus is so worthy of our best. I count it an absolute blessing to be a part of you, Christian Life Center.

Merry Christmas!
Love from Haiti,
Holly Aman

Haiti, December-January 2011 | Blog 1.

Holly Aman and Courtney Scott will be in Haiti from December 23rd-January 7th. During that time they will be serving Pastor Wilson, Wings of Refuge Children's Home, and his Church. Be praying for them and thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus by sending over thirty gifts with them to the kids of Wings of Refuge Children's Home! You are a blessing, Church!
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Wow! I honestly am having trouble wrapping my mind around the fact that we are in Haiti already! It seems like just yesterday, we were merely contemplating this trip. I feel like I am in a whole new world, one I didn’t even realize existed.

The trip into Petion-Ville was a surreal one. As we were four-wheeling (not really, but it sure felt like it) out of Port-au-Prince, I just stared out the window, amazed at all the beautiful Haitian people. They are all so beautiful...young, old, boys, and girls. I saw so many children laughing, playing, singing, and dancing.

It’s an amazing thing; most living in poverty and the aftermath of extreme devastation and yet these beautiful, amazing people are so happy. I could definitely learn a thing or two from them. This is going to be so AWESOME! I can feel it; God is getting ready to rock my world and I’m so ready!

- Courtney Scott