Back to Haiti!!!

I'm headed back to Haiti on Thursday morning. There is so much to do in a matter of a week, but that's been our M.O. as of late. We have been very busy over the past two months. Starting a ministry from the ground level is a ton of work, but it's also an awesome experience to help start something new and different.

One word that keeps coming up time and time again is "Focus" Which the word in itself may not seem very challenging, but when the ministry that is being developed is in a country like Haiti, it can be heart wrenching trying to figure out where that "focus" needs to be. Then standing firm in that focus when there are so many needs right in your face just walking the streets of Haiti. Watching a young man swing a sledgehammer over and over again on a mountain of concrete in hopes of finding peace by digging out the remains of the one he loves. Seeing a sea of tents knowing that the wind and rain are on the way. Seeing the desperation in the eyes of a college graduate because he can't feed his family. Seeing a child beg knowing that it's possible that if he or she comes back empty handed, they'll be severely beaten by their owner.

Even though we feel the vision and focus for the ministry has been a process that has developed through time, prayer, fasting, listening, and from the advice of many, sometimes we still question. How do you see what we've seen and not question? How do you hear criticism from people you care for, who's passion is not the "focus" and not question?

Even though the questioning is hard and sometimes hurtful, it has also been a source of strength and faith. When we question, time and time again it brings us back to the very same place. The "Focus"

My hope and prayer for this trip (and for my journey) is that God will continue to show me His love and compassion for people he puts in my path, both in Haiti and right here in Carlisle.

And even though our ministry may not be able to focus on every ones needs, take heart, I believe God is able to. Even yours and mine...

Bondye beni,

Jeff