Day 1- Saturday
We woke up real early and headed to the airport. I did not know what to expect. I had never flow before and I wasn't just flying to another state, I was flying to another country! When we got to the airport, we ate breakfast, went through security checkpoints, waited, and then finally got on the plane. I was scared at first then not so much because I love roller coasters so I thought of it being a roller coaster. Next think I know we were in the air. It was really cool seeing all the pretty views from above. I took lots of pictures. Next thing I know we were on the ground safe and sound in Miami. When we got inside we waited a long time. After lunch we got on the plane and were in the air...then...we were in HAITI! When we got off the plane we went down this long hallway. It was HOT!! Then we got on a bus that took us to get our luggage. There Stephanie, Miguelson, Eddie, Nasan, and a few other guys were waiting for us. There were a lot of people everywhere trying to carry this or carry that. We roughly got to the house, unpacked, ate dinner, and went to bed.
Day 2 - Sunday
We woke up, ate breakfast, and went to Pastor Pierre's church. The service lasted 3 and 1/2 hours long in the heat. After church, I handed out hair stuff and toys to the kids and ladies. They were smiling and very thankful and it felt nice to be able to give to them. We also gave some ties to the pastors. They really liked them. Then we went to Epi Do, a place where they serve pizza, crapes, and ice cream. It was really good! I didn't think they would have a place that good in Haiti! Next we went back to the house, changed clothes and went up the mountain. The sights were so cool! You could see all of Port-Au-Prince. Going down the mountain was pretty scary. We were up a couple of hundred feet and the roads were slippery because it was raining. The roads were narrow and NO guardrails and in Haiti there are no lines on the roads so the bigger one goes first or else. So you just have to find a way and somehow get there. Finally we got to the house and ate dinner. We had cake with marshmallows around it. Only the girls ate the marshmallows. Well, except for Mr. Eddie. He ate some and therefore had to be a girl and got the new name Big Flower!
We spent this day mostly with Stephanie. Stephanie is Awesome! She works for the FBC and lives in the safe house. She is from Clearwater, FL. She helps Eddie Blackmon (aka Big Flower) examine sites, orders supplies, and other things needed to help with the rebuild. We drove to lots of different home sites with her. There were lots of men working. The homes are just 4 block walls, a metal roof and a metal door but it was a nice home to the Haitians. We saw some men on mission from North Carolina helping build a home. We also visited some churches and pastors in the area. It was super hot...even hotter than Florida. After we looked at homes, we went to see the Palace. It was crumbled. They have taken out the middle part and some of the domes. We then went to the market. Everywhere we went, someone was trying to sell something to us or get some money from us. The people were really needy for anything. They would hold out their hands asking for anything.
Day 4 - Tuesday
Today, my dad led the morning devotion for the people who work building homes. I got to share the e-cube with them. I was really scared at first because I didn't know any of them. It was like doing a speech. But I knew God was with me and I can do all things through him who strengthens me. I was just glad I could remember all the verses. I then stayed with Stephanie for a while and then went out to check on a few more home sites and another church. We drove a lot this day. I got to meet some more kids and give them some toys. It was really neat being there and seeing what goes on in Haiti. Their everyday life is way different than it is here in America.
Day 5 - Wednesday-
Leaving the house was kind of hard. I had made lots of new friends that I didn't want to leave. Miguelson was so sweet and awesome. He always made sure I was ok and made me feel safe. I am glad I can keep in touch thanks to email.
The airport was so hot. It's not like a normal airport. There are no food things or shopping or even waiting area seats. I boarded the plane sadly but happily flew home. I especially want to say THANKS to Dr. Fritz Wilson for letting me have this opportunity to go to Haiti. He is an amazing, awesome, sweet, wonderful man who really cares for others. I also want to thank my dad for going with me and my mom for letting me go. Haiti has such a special place in my heart.
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