When I arrived at the orphanage this morning, I immediately went to check on Joanne, the little girl who had the abscess above her eye yesterday. I was excited to find that the swelling had gone down even more and that she was playing with the other kids. Praise God! He truly is the ultimate Healer.
After another morning of VBS, and seeing Shelton play the air guitar to every worship song (he is an absolute hoot), I headed over to see the Mamas. As a gift for my trip, my sweet grandmother had organized the making of pillowcase dresses for some of the girls. needless to say, they were a big hit and the Mamas were excited to get them. I can't wait to see them on the girls!
These kids have come along way since being picked up in Port au Prince after the earthquake, however they still have a long way to go. Fights have been breaking out amongst some if the children, and they all seem to center around jealousy. Please pray for our team as we communicate the need for sharing and fairness to the kids. It's really been hard for us to have to discipline some of the kids, but as Caroline Hunter commented, "we have been called to love the orphans in their good moments and in their bad moments." So true.
Tonight, I remember the words to the song Gerald Trottman wrote with the kids the last time he was here.
Holy One, I believe, I will see Your face. I don't know where I'd be, without amazing grace You're everything, your all I need, I give my heart to You, Lord I surrender. You came to my rescue, Lord I surrender.
Are you surrendering to Christ?
Lisa
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