First day back 2018

After arriving at the airport in Haiti today, it finally hit me that believe it or not... I’m in Haiti. It didn’t feel real until I smelled the charcoal in the air, felt the dirt under my feet, and heard the kids yell “Blan! Blan!” (White!). Contrary to popular belief, Haiti is one of the most beautiful countries I have ever seen, just thought I’d put that out there. Being back is kind of bittersweet because although I know it’s going to be an amazing week, I know that I have to leave again.

     Coming back to Haiti only makes my desire to adopt even stronger. I have so much love to give and being able to give that love to these kids for a week is so amazing, but I can’t even imagine how it would feel to be able to give all of that love to a child (or multiple children) for their whole lives. I am so grateful that God gave me the ability to connect with these beautiful kids that I don’t even speak the same language as.

     Now onto I know what everyone has been waiting for... CARDY! From the moment we got into Fort Liberté, my eyes were peeled looking for Cardy. So after not seeing him in school I immediately wanted to go to the orphanage. So finally after getting enough people to go down with me, I walked in mustering up the strength to accept if he didn’t remember me it would be okay. Thankfully..... HE REMEMBERED ME! He came up to me and would not leave my side. Best moment ever.

     After being awake for almost 20 hours, I am sitting at the dining table listening to 5 people talk about Marvel and Star Wars and I probably couldn’t be more tuned out if I tried. By this time all I can think about is going to bed and turning the fan right on my face. So with all of this said, I am excited to see what God has planned for me and the rest of the team this week.