Last day in Haiti

Today is our last day in Haiti. I have mixed feelings leaving the country. There is so much left to do in Haiti to rebuild and restore people's lives. And we have met some truly remarkable people here, and have made some lasting friendships. But unlike last year, there are signs of improvement, and hope for the future of Haiti. The hope comes from the spirit of the people, as represented by those we met. Their faith is incredibly strong, and their perseverance is amazing to witness.

I will miss the beautiful music and singing that we heard everywhere: in church, in the Easy English Club, and in the orphanages, and where we stayed. I will miss the smiles and the warmth of the people who shared a week of their work with us. And I will miss sharing experiences and stories with them. But we will all carry these things back home with us, and they will always stay with us.

God bless Haiti! Bondye beni Ayiti!