Some days it's just hard to watch the news. This seems particularly true when the world is in the midst of a pandemic AND it's hurricane season. Then, it seems even more true when Haiti is involved, and there are people and places we love being affected in ways we can't even imagine.
I'm glad for the news and all the ways we are connected, because, not only do we hear about the hard stuff, we can know the beautiful, redemptive things God is doing, as we stay connected in meaningful ways.
Our beautiful friend Marilyn McIlroy's BLOG "Where In the World Is Marilyn?" will not only help provide us with some information, but can keep our hearts in touch with how we can pray and support our partners in Haiti.
In her email to me this week she reports:
"We are excited to say that the Senior's Retirement Home is continuing to progress. The remainder of the finances that were raised last year were sent to Pastor Abdon in Pignon, to move along the parging, the painting, more sidewalks and ceilings, and many more details in the second section of the building.
'The hurricane on the weekend did not really affect the Pignon area. [Praise God!]
'Early August, children had already returned to school in areas where school were not able to provide study material due to the Covid shutdown. The pan is to complete the studies missed from March through June. Then the new school year will commence later in the fall."
So -- good things to celebrate and be grateful for!!!
Thank you everyone who continue to pray for and otherwise support the important work God is doing in Haiti. While we may struggle a bit with our lack of ability to plan and proceed the way we normally do through this coming ministry season (no trips planned, what about our Haiti Dinner?), we serve a God who is intimately involved in lives, and Who's plans cannot be thwarted.
