Viewing Daily Life From A New Perspective: Another Day in Haiti for the Huysers

by | Jan 15, 2025

Leah and Jager Huyser are newly married 19-year-olds with hearts and minds for God and the work He calls them to in Haiti. The couple has been in Haiti for a few days and share their perspectives on the differences in daily life in Haiti as compared to the United States. This blog is written by Leah and Jager.

Today’s experience entered us into a whole new world. Our day began with climbing up a mountain to visit the church we attended. The congregation had us sit in the honorable front row–which was their way of welcoming us to the service. The experience was much different than our church services back home, but served as a good reminder that God is praised and worshipped everywhere; the church-goers sang to God enthusiastically, while the band members joined in with beautiful music. Everyone in the church exclaimed their joy as followers of Christ with raised hands and proud singing.
Pictured Above (left to right): Jager and Leah Huyser before church in Haiti.

After church, we rode back to the campus and took part in watching a bull get slaughtered to provide food for the next few weeks. It was interesting to experience this happening in a way that is very different than how this process happens in America. However, it was a very good lesson to learn patience. 

Afterwards, we ventured into town and ate some wonderfully cooked and prepared food. To end our day, we visited five homes that were selected by Many Hands for food distribution. During this time, we were able to witness God’s hand in the lives of many families. To see individuals with disabilities and many hardships persevering through life with smiles and warmth to receive the Lord’s blessing is such a gift.

It truly was a blessing to us to be blessed by these individuals in such a life-changing way.

Pictured Above: A Haitian girl puts flowers in Leah Huyser’s hair.
About Many Hands:

Many Hands is an Iowa-based nonprofit creating local and global life-transformation by strengthening families.  Established in 2008, the organization focuses on six key areas for transformation, including education, agronomy, leadership development, safe homes, medical assistance, and economic development. Each year, the organization reaches at least 25,000 people through their Haitian operations, IMPACT trips, and Many Hands four Thrift Markets located in the greater Des Moines, Iowa area. 

Many Hands is called to transform together, to be love in action, in a broken world.