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