My journey here has been more than I can ever imagine. I thought by now I would have cried cause I missed home or my family or been angry at God and wondered what the heck was I doing here. However it has been quite the opposite... God has shown me a lot about myself, taken me out of many comfort zones and given me sweet friends here to help on those not so good days. I am thankful for FaceTime that allows me to talk to loved ones every week because with out that I would be missing home a lot more. Each day as I go about my daily routine there are two things that continue to show me how amazing this journey is. The first is my job as a teacher. Coming into this I didn't know what to expect since we were the "new teachers". But I am constantly encouraged by the kiddos and there their love for life and learning. Yes they have their moments but they have honestly taught me so much. I love seeing their hearts and hearing their questions and comments about different subjects. Along with teaching I am constantly in awe of the people of Haiti. As I ride around on my moto each day I see things that continually make me think "wow" or "look at that". At least 5 times I have seen men pulling metal type wagons full of lumber or metal on their backs in the road where cars are everywhere. I am also taken back as I see children walking to and from everywhere most of the time alone. It just makes me realize how fortunate we are in the States and how we protect our children, we nurture them and they have safe means to get and from.
Yes I miss things from home as many of you have asked. I miss my family and friends the most along with Mexican food. But it's the little things I miss the most are the little things in life at home. I miss hot water in the shower, Air conditioning, flushing my toilet paper, brushing my teeth with the sink water to name a few. We always joke around and say "First World Problems" but it's the truth. We don't realize what we have until it's not apart of our everyday life. To me these things are now a bonus... I look forward to them but know that I can do anything in life.
Our version of chips and queso= Haitian Happy Hour!
I look forward to the next 3 months ahead and how God is going to use those days to continue to break my heart. My heart has been broken but it is a different type then the first time I came to Haiti. I pray He continues to use me and allows me to be a difference maker. Love you all and thankful for your continued support and love.
Hallie and I!
The Livesay Kiddos!
Sweet new girl friends!
Two of my favorites.. Jess and Alison
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