I've only been home for two days. I am convinced that short term depression is simply part of returning to the day to day grind. Don't get me wrong, I love seeing and being with my family more than any trip to Haiti can compare to. Still, I can't help but miss the 32 children in the
orphanage the minute I cross over the Haitian border. It's hard to step back into this abundant lifestyle even after three short days of sleeping on concrete floors, going without water or electricity, bathing with wet wipes, eating protein bars for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and using a bucket to flush the toilet.
My time in Haiti involves a different kind of abundance. There is an abundance of joy, laughter, and sincere smiles. We experience an abundance of hope, faith, and trust. We have an abundance of children climbing into our laps, playing with our hair, and offering hugs and kisses with no strings attached. It's this abundance that keeps me moving forward in making a difference, even if for just one of these precious children.
Just to give you an idea of where we are with present and future planning: Tyro Mavin Worldwide (
http://www.tyromavin.org/) is a non-profit which will be working with us to
support the orphanage directly. We have officially set up a food program for the orphanage to provide a monthly supply of rice,
beans, pastas, oil, produce, and poultry. Pastor Willio has also built a wonderful garden in the backyard of the orphanage which will grow corn, beans, and sugar cane. During this trip, we purchased seven doves which will be bred for food and resale purposes. We hope to implement as many self sustaining options as possible. We are almost completely funded for 26
teacher salaries and hope to begin food, education, and medical sponsorship for the 32 orphans. Finally, our largest goal is to begin fund raising to build a new and safe school for the children.
We head back to Haiti January 4th through the 8th to begin several fundraising campaigns. The unique side of these efforts are that the Haitian children will be primarily responsible for each of these fundraising events. It is our hope to empower them to contribute to building their own school. More details will be forthcoming. Until then, feel free to email me any questions, concerns, advice or encouragement for the journey ahead. (
restorehaiti@yahoo.com)
orphanage the minute I cross over the Haitian border. It's hard to step back into this abundant lifestyle even after three short days of sleeping on concrete floors, going without water or electricity, bathing with wet wipes, eating protein bars for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and using a bucket to flush the toilet.
My time in Haiti involves a different kind of abundance. There is an abundance of joy, laughter, and sincere smiles. We experience an abundance of hope, faith, and trust. We have an abundance of children climbing into our laps, playing with our hair, and offering hugs and kisses with no strings attached. It's this abundance that keeps me moving forward in making a difference, even if for just one of these precious children.
Just to give you an idea of where we are with present and future planning: Tyro Mavin Worldwide (http://www.tyromavin.org/) is a non-profit which will be working with us to 
support the orphanage directly. We have officially set up a food program for the orphanage to provide a monthly supply of rice,
beans, pastas, oil, produce, and poultry. Pastor Willio has also built a wonderful garden in the backyard of the orphanage which will grow corn, beans, and sugar cane. During this trip, we purchased seven doves which will be bred for food and resale purposes. We hope to implement as many self sustaining options as possible. We are almost completely funded for 26 
teacher salaries and hope to begin food, education, and medical sponsorship for the 32 orphans. Finally, our largest goal is to begin fund raising to build a new and safe school for the children.
We head back to Haiti January 4th through the 8th to begin several fundraising campaigns. The unique side of these efforts are that the Haitian children will be primarily responsible for each of these fundraising events. It is our hope to empower them to contribute to building their own school. More details will be forthcoming. Until then, feel free to email me any questions, concerns, advice or encouragement for the journey ahead. (restorehaiti@yahoo.com)
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