It has been a humbling experience over the past 24 hours as I have picked up last minute essentials and then asked for them to be given for free. The folks at Home Depot were so happy to help as they gave us 75 pairs of work gloves, 100 masks and other stuff. They so wanted to help. (Wayne)
We have been surprised by the responses at the American Airlines desk, from the stores, even from the US immigration and customs people have said thanks for going. The AA agent, (name Yahya) stopped us after giving us our boarding passes, then shook each of our hands, looked in our eyes, and said GodSpeed. That was a new experience.
We arrive at midnight in Santo Domingo, then meet our Dominican hosts in the morning. Antonio informed us this afternoon that some, or all of us will be traveling into Haiti at some time in the next several days. What that entails we will find out... we all wish we knew....
It has been very encouraging to know that so many have been praying for us, and we really appreciated Church staff, home church and MCC leaders and friends sending us off in prayer this morning. Thank you.
We have internet in the DR and will report nightly while in the hotel.
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All the best to you guys! What you are doing is amazing and I thank you for your great examples of faith in action - ready to serve when needed.
ReplyDeleteDoy gracias a Dios por los corazones como el tuyo que están dispuestos a ser las manos de Dios, con amor y compasión, para la gente que tanto lo necesitan por el momento ... Vamos a seguir orando por usted, nuestra oración es que Dios tenga piedad de esos niños que son huérfanos ...
ReplyDeletePor favor, recibir y dar un fuerte abrazo en nombre de los niños de New Beginnings Fundación en Colombia. Atentamente Ruth Bedon.