August 2022

August. The first month of being back home. It has been a little crazy and a lot wonderful.

It is always so good to get to see my people again. When I got home, Sabina and Noilita were at the house waiting on me and Rameau came shortly after. I was so thankful to see them and catch up. Going to the office on Monday and seeing all of the wonderful RMI Haiti staff just filled my heart. I love these people so much and miss doing daily life with them while I am away.

This month has been full of me working on moving. While there are still some things that need to be done, we have officially moved. I was so thankful to spend the night in the new house on the 15th. I am thankful to have people who have been so willing to help with this transition. So many people have put in a lot of work. Check out the photos of the house.

We had our first sleepover with Kam for the year. This little sweetheart has been spending the night with me forever. I am so thankful for her! She has grown up so much but I am glad that we still have a special relationship. She and Oti played and played. This sweet baby had her breakfast sat in front of her and with no prompting at all, instantly stopped to pray. Parents, these are the important things. She knows to thank the Lord for everything around her.

Every morning at RMI we have devotions together. There is a schedule for leading singing and sharing the devotion. Typically someone translates as well. For a while now, I have been helping with leading singing (in Kreyol). My name was on to share a devotion this month. As I was thinking, I realized I am currently the only foreign missionary here and the pressure set in. I felt the need to try and share my devotion in Kreyol with no translator. All the glory to God, I did it and no one corrected me! (Of course that doesn’t mean it was all perfect, but still!!)

On the 24th, I celebrated my “haitiversary” after moving here 4 years ago, Oti celebrated his 3 year haitiversary on Monday. I was thankful to have two wonderful families come over to the new house and hang out to celebrate. These families have played such a big part in my Haiti life it only felt fitting to have them here.

Please continue to pray for Haiti and the Haitian people as the country is currently suffering very difficult times. I do not want to go into major detail but God knows. Remember that you cannot always believe what you read in the news. And know that I am safe and feel secure currently. Please pray for Rameau and Noilita, they are our family and Oti and I love them so very much.