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“While the waiting is long by the standards I am used to, the patients didn’t seem to mind and it was awesome to see every patient treated mind, body, and soul”

“There were a lot of seeds that were planted. Not just on people’s property like we got to do today, but also in people’s hearts”

“God has really humbled us and shown us the incredible hearts of the Haitians so far this week. “

“But, the amazing thing is that God has prepared us for whatever mountains we face to exactly the degree that we need to be prepared.”

“We were all in awe as we were able to see how truly incredible God’s timing is…Most of the mothers in the room where almost in tears “

“Through our encounters with the Haitian people…we have come to understand the value of Many Hands for Haiti and LEVO International’s focus on sustainability and care for the whole person.”

“Today we were blessed to explore God’s beautiful creations. Thank you all for your prayers!”

“We were all excited to meet families and bless them with God’s love…However, what we didn’t realize was how much our lives would be changed by these individuals.”

“Once we cleaned up dinner, the local kids showed up ready to play soccer. We were able to bond with the other groups and spend some time playing games.”

“Many people were almost brought to tears from the overwhelming emotion from the singing…God was seen by many within others’ happiness.”

“…but in its own way the “fun” was found in the teary-eyed transformative moments that we experienced.”

“My prayer is that God would use me to love and bless others this week, in whatever way He sees fit. I know it may push me to serve in ways I’m not used to, but I’m excited to grow for Him. “

“The highlight of the day was going to visit the deaf orphanage …It was truly an impactful visit for many of our team members.”

“Little did we know that throughout the day, we would be surrounded by the faithfulness, new mercies, and many provisions from God’s hands. Just as Jesus had compassion for us unto death, our challenge for the day was to show compassion to those we came in contact with.”

“… often people go to the mission field with truck loads of expectations, never considering that God has a whole different set of plans. “

“Our love for Haiti is real. Our hearts are broken for those in need. And while we leave with sadness, we will forever keep our friends lifted up in prayer.”

“To them, to work is to survive and to survive is to work. Although there is competition within the workplace, people want to see their fellow Haitians make it too. They always seem to be willing to help others out.”

“Even though we think we are hungry in America, it doesn’t compare to the hunger we encountered today. But even though the Haitians are dealing with severe hunger, they are still so positive and have a great outlook on life.”

“Our last full day in Haiti was a busy one…This past week has been full of adventure, laughter, sweat, a few tears and a lot of love!”

“After talking with Pastor Francois…I found a linen dresser scarf with a man embroidered on it above the word “Haiti”. I thought it would be the perfect reminder of our time with Pastor Francois, and his advice to the young sisters on our team.”

“At the end of the day, we always end with devotions…Even though we can hear God’s voice while we’re out serving for His glory, we still need to take a step back once in a while and just be still. “

“We see God’s beauty in this country, and we see His light shining in the Haitians’ eyes. We pray that the Haitians see His mercy and grace in our acts of kindness. And we pray that we come to understand what it really means to be His hands and feet, and know that we are all His children.”

The result is tangible evidence of the combined efforts of financial and prayer support, blood, sweat and elbow grease from the short term teams, and the Hand of God orchestrating the whole process. The exciting part is that we all can be a part of it!

“The land that God created is so glorious no man can mimic it. The range of ecosystems was great from one end to the other. We started the morning in land more suitable for sugar cane and congo beans, but the land after breakfast was lush with bananas and greenery due to the river’s nutrients. Last night in our group study, we discussed how God provides for his people. “

“Pignon, Haiti is a foreign land filled with people speaking a language unknown to us and living a life style most of us find unfathomable. Some things are sad and hard to witness, others are encouraging and joyful, but most things are just different…the ‘different’ has been an incredible reminder of the vast bounds of God’s love and glory.”

“Despite the hardship and desperation, we have witnessed joy on the faces and in the actions of so many around us, which has been a gentle yet very humbling reminder that joy can be found as we take our focus off of our own situations and lives, and instead focus on providing comfort and encouragement to others.”