Two teenage white students going through international customs in Haiti is craZier than it sounds. Not only was it swealtering and hot but loud with confusion, frustration, and excitement. Nearly all of it in an unknown language. Once we found our luggage, we headed outside to try and find the world wide village staff. Instead we were rushed by a hundred Haitian men wanting to help us... For pay. Saying no is harder than it seems! One man finally came up saying "I know who you are" not knowing what else to do we followed him to a second man who knew our person and promptly ran away to find him. Just getting through the airport was a challenge of our patience, flexibility, and trust in people! (we should also probably mention that out 5 team members decided not to come on Wednesday morning... we got the text while sitting on a plAne to meet them in Chicago)
We were so happy to find that an amazing group of people were waiting for us at the guest house. They have welcomed us with open arms and we are so grateful! Their stories are interesting and thought provoking. While they leave Saturday I already know we will be sorry to see them head back to tennessee.
Today the now non existant Emily kept us from going to our worksite. Instead we did some odd jobs around the house. Damon helped build some school desks while I helped organize and pack 200 plus backpacks for school. We also explored the village by visiting the intern house, a little shop, and the bakery. "being still" as we called it in devotions was hard for me, but I think part of my lessons this week will be hatian time and felxibilty... Something I am not comfortable with. The storms gave brought some beautifully cool breezes and cloudy skies. So we are thankful of that! Despite a slow day... It was a good begining to what I know will be a challenging and emotional week.
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