What can we say after an ardorous time trying to make sure we got home before Christmas, then running around trying to make sure everyone would have a present, trying to get to see our church friends and pastors, all with coughing, sneezing, sore throats, shivering, fever.........oh! should I go on? How many of us had the same experience or part of the same? Most probably didn't have our Haiti exit experience but the American Christmas rush is most peoples' experience. Today, I'm enjoying a visit from my middle son as he tries to catch up on computer work while away from home (so we are fellowshipping, both having our laptops open and working---what has happened to conversations where we look at one another in the eye?
Gary is feeling better and doing some work in the house, which I should be doing as well, but couldn't resist the urge to blog. We did have a wonderful Christmas and we are so thankful for family!! And yet, my thoughts keep going back to Haiti. We'll be back there shortly, with gifts for Olivie and Junior, dinners for many kids at churches and we'll see school continue. We are watching the political situation closely but for now everything is quiet and we expect school to continue uninterrupted.
We are happy the new wall is built, Family Harvest in Tinley Park, IL came with a mission in mind and although we were having trouble politically, it did not deter their mission. We love teams who are committed to what they came to do and do it. There's a group coming from WI in February who will paint the wall. That will be super!!!
We remembered Dr. Haupt from St Louis, this holiday after a call from Pastor Ed saying Dr. Haupt's organization wanted to give to the orphanage so they'd have meals for the next six months! Dr. Haupt, an orthopedic surgeon came to Haiti after the earthquake with Service International. He brought his medical team with him and together they helped a lot of people out of their misery. Dr. Haupt went to be with the Lord, unexpectedly a couple of months after leaving Haiti. He loved our orphans and his friends have given a gift in his name. What a special gift! Another Dr. friend of ours, from WV, is donating new computers to El Shaddai. We stand amazed at people's giving. The generous hearts of everyone keeps the work going. Gary and I are truly blessed to say we can continue the work at hand.
I am sitting here with a huge sweater on and wondering why I am not too warm. But, my heart is filled with joy and thanksgiving for what we have here and what we are able to do in Haiti. The Lord is faithful and as we welcome a new year, we need to remember that He is faithful, that our part is to seek first His kingdom and all things will be added ....all things....all we need. I'm reminded once again of another scripture: keep yourself from idols. We seek Him, we keep from idols, we have all we need...He is all we need, He is our reward. Have a wonderful New Year.
Carolyn
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