The teams spent the first part of the day building the wall for the future home of the orphanage. One side of the wall was finished today! Praise Him! We can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. It was tiring and hot but He gave us the strength to carry on. I thank Him for that.
My heart was glad when we finished our work at the wall because that meant it was about the time to head to Life Is Hope where all those kids have my heart. I find myself holding different kids every time we're there. Today, it was a small boy, precious eyed boy named Jevenson. He held onto to me and when I tickled him, the sound of his laughter is something I'll never forget. The quiet boy I was with yesterday found me. When I gave him attention, Jevenson would grab my hands and place them in his lap. I couldn't just ignore him so I continued to play with the other boy. Jevenson kinda got mad at me and wouldn't allow me to tickle him or hold his hand. In those moments, I wish I had a million arms so no one would be left out. But I shared my attention with both of them the best I could. He eventually got over it and put that sweet smile on his face. When the time came to leave, this sadness just overcame me and it was hard holding back the tears welling up in my eyes. My heart hurts so much when I see those huge eyes and little hands holding mine until I reach the gate that leads to our bus. When I tell him I love him and I'll see him tomorrow, I don't know if he understands me but I can't get that image out of my head.
God gave me one those sweet reminders today with Caroline, Carly, Stevens and I on the bus singing "None But Jesus" by Hillsong. In one of the verses it says, 'In the chaos and confusion, You're sovereign still. In the moment of my weakness, You give me grace to do Your will." I'm confused and weak because I have to leave these children in a few days but I know God is sovereign in their lives and in mine even though I won't be there to love on them and them love on me. He is giving me grace to do His will even though it hasn't lasted very long. I'm so thankful for those moments. Two more days here in the country of Haiti. I'm super happy and joyful for all the things God has taught me but I'm extremely sad because I have to leave people I've become close with. BUT... God is sovereign still. They will always have a place in my heart and I'll always pray for their little lives.
Quiet boy and me
Concrete passing at worksite
Ellie in red shirt and Jevenson<3
Jevenson mad at me.
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