I visited that piece of me in Haiti...

I stepped off the plane, and onto the tarmac. I took in all that is Haiti. I basked in the Haitian heat that danced on my skin. I inhaled the always smoky smell that never seems to leave Haiti's air. And of course I got in an argument with a Haitian within 2 minutes of me being there (long story)... All of it is Haiti, all of it tugged a smile at my lips. Cars were honking, residents were begging, people were starring mercilessly. Suddenly, I fell in love all over again. I fell in love with the country of Haiti fast and hard, with its people, its faith, its smells and sounds. Its a love that the Lord has placed in my heart for a reason. Its a love that makes my relationship with God personal, special, and intimate. Haiti is the place where I see and feel Him the most. I praise God for putting Haiti in my life and in my heart, and for bringing me there and using me for His purposes.

My trip, of course, was amazing. I enjoyed spending time with Megan and seeing the Cundiffs again! I had the privilege of photographing the meeting of Isaiah Daniel's birthmother and his mama, Sarah. It was a beautiful and touching thing to witness. I was reminded that God is weaved into these adoptions. Through God we are connecting culture and family in a perfect bond. I'm very grateful that I was able to be there.

Seeing the kids again was such an answered prayer!! I was so happy to be with them all again and be able to love on them. We also got to go to Hotel Ibolele (I think that's how you spell it), which was a lot of fun. The pool and view of Haiti was great. The team was fantastic! They painted the wall outside and brought down some great stuff for the O.

I was also happy about going to Port au Prince Fellowship which has been a meeting place for God and I several times. It always seems to be more than a church. Love for the Lord is booming out the speakers as everyone raises their voices higher and higher for Him. While looking around at the worshipers it's hard to hold back tears. Its an amazing God thing. (:

Song: Love Is Here... Artist: Tenth Anveue North

And if there is love anywhere in this world, it certainly would be in Haiti.

Tomorrow...

... I'M GOING TO HAITI!!! And I'm aching to be there already. Also, a year ago tomorrow will be the day that I was baptized. I'll be a year old in Christ!! I feel so blessed that my Baptism Birthday will be spent in Haiti, a perfect opportunity to serve God in one of my favorite ways...

I really can't wait. I can't wait to be surrounded by all the loving, happy kids again. I can't wait to be in the place the I love so much, to be in the middle of all that is Haiti. I can't wait to be amidst the hope and faith that I have never seen anywhere but there. Can't wait to see Megan, and the kids at the school. I can't wait to clean and work under the hot Haitian sun.

I can assure all of the adoptive parents that your kids will be loved on unconditionally. I'm more than happy to send special request hugs and kisses (though they need not be requested necessarily :) Be prepared for a LOT of pictures!!

Thank you, Lord for opening the door for me to go to Haiti once again. Work through me when I'm there. You know how much I love it there and I pray that I would bring only glory to your name. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.