Anpil tan!

It has been way too long since I posted on here! I returned to Haiti March 5th, and I will be recapping my  time thus far...

I have spent the last few months in the states, visiting home and loved ones! During my time back home, I did a lot of catching up with my friends and family and with my girlfriend and her family. I also have been working as a substitute teacher and completing my medical school applications. I interviewed with LSU New Orleans, and recently received news of my acceptance! I thank all the wonderful love and support from my family, friends, and my amazing girlfriend Mie; I couldn't have done it without you all! Time with my friends and family has been wonderful, as I have missed them so much, and there's no place like home for the holidays. However I am excited to return to my new Haitian family and friends and return to my work. A huge thanks goes out to all of those who have supported me on this mission with donations, prayers, and love!

M'ap vini Ayiti!

After a near sleepless night in Miami, I flew to Cap Haitien, gazing out the window at the beautiful Haitian countryside once more. It made me remember all the beautiful things about Haiti, the rolling mountains, the unique culture and food, and the diligent and loving people who persevere through so much. The ride out of Cap brought back the uglier familiar sights of bustling poverty and smells of burning trash. Deep-down, I really had missed the raw reality of it all, which can be easily forgotten in the comfort of middle-class America.

Getting into Terrier Rouge was real nice however, and I felt like I was coming home, back to my second home! There were plenty of familiar places to see, food to eat, and faces to greet, especially the Bruno family, and before long it felt as if I never left. I also was excited to meet a group of people visiting and working here. There was a small group, many of whom were from Houston:  French educators Soizic Bonnet and Elo Le Nezet, who hosted an educational seminar for the teachers; Bethlehem Ministry board member Janet Wheeler and advisory board member Rich Wheeler; and Associate Pastor John Melsness from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

The first few days back were very eventful revisiting the town and projects, and remembering my Creole! We also rode bikes over to the jatropha pepinye, where Rob and his group have been busy getting ready for more oil production to make body oil, soap, and bio-diesel. As for the goats, perhaps goat cheese? It was a nice few first days back, and I was able to start working at the clinic again too.

Oh yes and the much missed Haitian sunsets...

 It is always so nice meeting the wonderful people who come down to Haiti to contribute their talents and time. God works through many people and many different ways, and its amazing to see it happen. All you need is love in your heart, and a will to help others!

Posting more soon! Much love and God Bless!