Haiti or Bust

Yesterday was a one on the hardest days of my life.  I was not expecting this wave of emotion but it hit me like a ton of bricks.

As we got halfway to the airport it hit me, I am leaving for 6 months.  I am leaving everything I have ever known, everyone I hold dear to my heart and all of my comfort zones.  As we pulled up to the airport...my parents dropped me and my 4 bags off to say our last goodbyes.  We cried a little bit but it wasn't until I walked away I lost it.  What am I doing?  Why are you doing this?  I cried and hugged my sweet friends that were with me.  The tears cleared up quickly when I selected 4 bags on the bag check and the total appeared.  It was $565.00, I laughed and said to myself, well it has to get there. As I walked away I slowly took drop breathes and was reminded by a few keys things as I start this adventure.  

1) Stepping out on faith and your comfort zone does not mean it will be easy.  

2) It's okay to be scared... The unknown will quickly become familiar to me.  

3) Part of the adventure is getting to share the story and see how God works in your own life.  

So today as we headed to the village for the first visit it began to sink in.  Driving through different towns, hearing the horns and seeing the hustle and bustle.  I thought to myself... What did I get myself into?  Am I going to make it here?  In 4 days my sweet friends will leave me and I will start a new adventure.  But I was quickly reminded that He has a plan for me.  He has opened this door and I never once looked back.  It was a blessing to be back in Chadirac today and see familiar faces.  My heart was quickly cleared up and I felt at home.  Here are some memories from today!