Waiting On The Lord

It's been a couple of weeks since I posted last. I hate to admit I let the holiday season suck me right into its joyful seduction. My stepson Michael was here for two weeks, and it was wonderful spending time with our entire family. Speaking of family and Christmas, my husband and I try very hard to teach our 4 children the importance of the true Christmas story and yet I find myself days before Christmas running to Target for just one more gift to make everything even for each of the kids For years I've struggled with the commercialism we allow to hold us hostage this time of year. I'm sure we are almost all guilty of it in one way or another. It is however a choice, right?

Leading youth group recently I asked my kids what they thought Haiti might look like at Christmas. They painted the typical sad picture of no presents, no Christmas tree, no big dinner and yet much to my surprise, they shocked me with the following comments that left me breathless. One young 7th grader said she thought there would be some really wonderful singing. Another said that even though they didn't have presents like we have, they would spend time in worship begin thankful for Jesus. Wow, if only we could capture the pure joy of Christmas as the Haitians do. Do you ever wonder if in the midst of their poverty and struggle that they are the lucky ones? When was the last time we can say we let go of the "buying" and simply welcomed Christmas with song and worship. I remember my husband telling me a story of an African man who when asked why their worship service was so joyful when their situation was so dyer? The man responded, "In your country you believe in Jesus, but in my country we depend on Jesus." I have never forgotten that story. I feel it is was leads me toward the community of Ouanaminthe. It's as if they have something that I want to be part of. It's a dependence on Christ that I have yet to know. Pastor Willio has a saying: "My God is so big, He can do anything." I am humbled and honored to be part of this faithfulness.

So far I have seen 115 visits to this site. Thank you for following this journey of faith. I would love to hear your thoughts and comments whenever possible. It is what keeps me motivated to continue telling the story. We also need your help. Please pass this link to others who would be willing to pray for the task ahead. This school is only going to happen with the financial help from others. Hopegivers is faithfully working toward making this dream a reality. You can help! Will you please consider making a donation for this very important project. The children of Ouanaminthe need a safe school to learn in. We can each do our part in making this happen. If your work supports missions, go and ask them if they will partner with us. If you church is looking for a cause to join, ask if they will join us. If your heart is restless and you feel drawn to hold your possessions loosely in light of the situation in Haiti, please donate. It's simply our responsibility to help one another regardless of how close or far we are to one another. Ouanaminthe needs our support. Thank you...