Haiti | July 2013 | Blog 3 | Obtaining Balance with Deborah.

Thursday, 7/11/13

A gentleman selling medicine.

I am completely blown away by the posture and strength of the Hatian people. As we drive swiftly through the streets while weaving in and out of big trucks and pedestrians, I cannot help but smile as I see a woman walking on the street with 50 pounds of supplies on top of her head. I cannot imagine how heavy those bags and baskets must be, but there is something about seeing a young lady run quickly across the street (around vehicles and other pedestrians who are on their way to work or school) without her basket moving an inch out of place that intrigues me. When I was in high school, I was in the band and my teacher would always place emphasis on having decorum and sitting up straight as we played our instruments, but WOW do I know what decorum is now! Every time I see a person walk through the street with a heavy load to bear, I imagine what it would be like to try and carry just about anything on my head and long story short, it would probably end with a hospital visit! The people of this country however walk proud and tall (young and old, male and female I might add), not afraid of dropping anything or missing a step, and it makes me want nothing more than to be like them: to not be afraid of falling or missing a step. Watching them every day has been a lesson for my life and my Christian walk as well. I am learning that if I put my trust, faith, and confidence in the Lord instead of worldly things such as the approval of others or my own abilities as a human being, I will be able to walk tall and not worry about falling or missing a step. Thank you Haiti, for what you are giving me, and I hope to keep learning!

-Deborah Christian

Ana, Ben, and Deborah on the roof of the WOR Home.