Year 4 or shall we say Senior Year!

January 2016 marks my 4th year to visit Haiti with my church.  Over 5 years ago when this idea was discussed I never thought I would have visited Haiti much less be living here for 6 months.  The week is something I look forward to each year.  During our time in Haiti our team teaches the children and adults of the village, plays different sports and shares the love of Christ.    

This being our 3rd time to this specific village things start to feel more comfortable... You recognize faces, Faces recognize you, the landscape changes and new development happens.  It's amazing to see how each year this village is more welcoming and loving as the year before.  If you know me you know that my favorite part is coming and playing with the children, however I do have a favorite person... Her name is Chesna!  She is my sponsorship child and I have sponsored her for 2 years now.  Her house is at the bottom of the hill (mountain to me) that we hike down each morning.  Each day she is outside of her house waiting for our arrival.  This year was extra special because she really remembered me and spent most days hanging out with me or just helping me.  She was always by my side.  I may not have my own child but she sure does feel close enough.  I hate that we don't speak the same language but facial expressions and sweet touches make my heart happy.  

During this trip each year I love seeing my other friends "teammates" smiles just as big as mine when they see their special friend from years gone by.  There were some special, sweet moments that happened each day that have been engrained in my head the last few days.  I tried my best to capture each one and wanted to share them with you.