Really? When
did it become February?! The time continues to fly by as I approach three
months here in Haiti at God’s Littlest Angels. So, what have I learned so far?
Here are 25 random things that I’ve become more aware of, have learned or am learning, embraced, accepted, etc.
1. Haiti is
absolutely beautiful.
2. I don’t
miss television but I do miss my dog.
3. I can buy
just about anything at the stores in town that I would want in the states… just
at a cost.
4. Three
adults, two babies, an oxygen tank, and an ambu can all fit into the front
seat of a truck (The Transport).
5. Sometimes
you have to look past the dirt/litter/fog to see beauty.
6. Altitude
makes a difference
7. Children
are hurt intentionally and unintentionally.
8. Many
things are beyond my control.
9. I like
riding in UTV’s/back of a truck better than inside a car/truck.
10. Prayer
is the most valuable tool/medicine/weapon.
11. It is
hard not to bring work home with you when your home is your work.
12. Adoption
is a beautiful thing.
13. I have a
great support system.
14. I love
the children I care for more than words can describe (7 babies in 24hrs).
15. Each
smile, embrace, miracle reminds me why I moved here.
16. I miss
my family/friends tremendously… but February does contain the most family
birthday’s so it stings a little more this month.
17. Medical
supplies get used until they don’t work anymore.
18. I work
with some pretty great people (Haitian, American, Canadian & Australian).
19. The Creole/Kréyol
language is a part of everyday conversation.
20. I
despise student loans.
21. The
Haitian staff is very patient with me as I learn/ try to speak Creole.
22. I need
to take more pictures.
23. iTunes
is amazing/ I listen to a lot of music.
24. Although
I listen to a lot of music, I don’t like being in charge of picking the music
in the car.
25. God’s
plans for me are bigger than my own.
So, there
you have it… maybe not the blog post you were expecting, but a blog post none the less.
…to be
continued…
-B
"For we are
God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the
good things he planned for us long ago". Ephesians
2:1
Brittany,
ReplyDeleteI continue to marvel at the grace that you posess and how you make me feel better about the world in general. I wish that I had your courage to follow your heart and the path that God has given you. I need you to know this and keep it close to your heart. Also.... why are you stressing about the student loans :-)
Gretchen, first of all I love you so much! Honestly your encouragement though out the past 7 years has helped me to follow my dreams. God blessed me with amazing and such encouraging people at WPI; more than I could ever imagined. Lastly, you know I always stress about them! God is in control though, he's got it covered :) I hope you will be around in The beginning of July.. I'll be home for three weeks and you know I'll stop by :)
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