Leavin' on a Jet Plane

We started our day meeting at 3:45am at the MSP airport; it took nearly an hour to check 26 suitcases full of over 1,100 lbs of supplies graciously donated friends and family of the team and Incarnation congregation.

 

 

14 hours later we have luggage collected at the Port-au-Prince airport, head through customs and out outside to what appeared to be controlled chaos as many Haitians bartered to help us load our luggage in the Healing Haiti tap tap (truck in picture below).  We loaded all luggage (26  checked bags plus 34 carry ons) and 18 people with our driver into the tap tap for a 30 minute drive at ~5 mph over the most rugged terrain.  We navigated between people, trucks, chickens and a goat, crater-sized pot holes that make Minnesota roads look like a putting green!



 

 

 

 

 

Upon arrival at the Guest house, we were immediately served a taco feast.  We spent time orientating to the week and sharing our "Word of the Day".  Tonight we sit on the front porch, listening to the crickets and warm rain falling and preparing our hearts for our first day in the field tomorrow.  Our group will split into two teams, one heading to the home for sick and dying children, and others will do water therapy with seven physically disabled children.  In the afternoon, we will be distributing FMSC food to school children.  These children are encouraged to stay in school in order to receive a FMSC meal after soccer practice.  For those who may recall, some of these kids were at the USA soccer cup in Blaine this past July.

 

We appreciate all of the love, support, and prayers from all of our family, friends and the congregation as we prepare to be Jesus' hands and feet.

 

Deb, Jim, Julie and Lisa