With the arrival of our May medical team came our summer intern, Drew Kalbach. I got so busy with team stuff right off the bat, I totally missed welcoming him into our home and family via our blog. So here it is...
Drew came to Haiti in July, 2010 for his first trip to work on the guest house and to meet the Good Samaritan kids. He did a little bit of traveling to the Leogane area, but otherwise was somewhat sheltered in working on the guest house. He did however, immediately have a love for the Haitian people and this country.
He returned for his second trip in December 2010 with a team that did some work at the girls' home and in Canaan. I think Drew's eyes were opened a bit more to cultural differences. I think the naivety maybe had left him somewhat, but I saw in him a deep love for these people.
From my point of view, Drew has been drawn here by God. It is evident in how he interacts with the children here. It is evident in how he deals with returning to America. It can be a very difficult thing to try to understand and to try to explain. When your heart is in two places and you see two completely different ways of life, it is hard to find where you fit and where you belong. Only Christ can truly speak into it and give direction and peace.
So for now during Drew's 3 month summer break, he'll be serving here in Haiti with us. Helping with whatever...team care, team projects, guest house care, gym class (dodge ball), grocery shopping, he may even learn to cook, do laundry, and teach homeschool a day or two.
We are very thankful for Drew's willing and servant heart. He has a big heart for people, specifically children. I've heard he also is great with power tools:)
Our family expands again, for the better!
Welcome to AWAKENHAITI Drew!
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