Monday, February 27, 2012

Luxury (Krystle)

Hey everyone! The last couple of days have been good but different then what was originally planned. The second job grandpa had come to do looks like it might not be happening, but I don't know how he would've gotten it done anyways because there have been so many other things to do! Future jobs to check out, church measurements to take for the tent we are raising money for, sinks to unplug, generators to fix, church services to attend, people to meet with, my head is just spinning from the past weekend. lol! We are all well though tired.  However, in Haiti you always feel tired. I can tell that we're are all especially weary today, that tiredness where your sitting there and don't even know if you have the strength to open your water bottle. Not sick and weak feeling, just literally exhausted. I know people are going to be commenting to get some rest, take a nap, or whatever else, but there is no time to rest. I'm already getting that feeling that my time left here is short and there is so much I need to accomplish before I go home! Children to love, and memories to make, rest will just have to wait till I go home! This country is so hard it makes me wonder how these people do it. I know that I will come back to all of the luxuries of home but these people don't have that, not even the hope of someday having it! And I mean simple things like clean drinking water that never runs out, having three meals a day to eat, medical care even if you don't have money. Did you know that if you go to the hospital here and you don't have money to pay right there and then, they won't even let you in the door, even if you were dying? It is sad and makes me wonder how I can go home and leave these hurting people here to suffer alone. Don't get me wrong, I want to come home so bad it hurts, I have cried more then I would like to admit, and I am still counting down the days till the airplane to take me home lands on this dry, fowl smelling, desperate piece of land. As I get up every morning and feel I can't do this one more day, some child covered in dirt and grime runs up to give me a hug and a smile and tell me how much they love me, not because they are hoping I will give them something, it is simply because I love them. Or when a lady from the church sees me and comes running up to tell me how beautiful I look when my hair is a mess, my make-up is running and my clothes are wrinkled and sweaty, and yet I can tell she is being genuinely truthful when she says it. These things help me go one more day and keep pressing on. How can I feel so hopeless in this place and yet these people are so happy and joyful? I do not know, but I am learning so very much from them, and I can only try my best and pray that God will give me something to give to them as well! Kelly and I have felt the impending doom of grandpa leaving since we first picked him up, and it is drawing closer every minute, but we are doing okay. We will be sad to see him go but there is so much to do and finish in the next four weeks. I scheduled it all out according to Haiti time, we will see how that goes! Lol! We don't have to much to finish today but tomorrow is all booked up. Then Wednesday we are going to Port for grandpa to do some well work. We will spend the night in Port Au Prince and take grandpa to the airport early Thursday morning. Keep us all in your prayers and know you all back home are in ours! Love from Haiti! Krystle

4 comments:

Jake T said...

Thanks for the update on the goings on of St. Marc. I think you and Kelly are real troopers! I haven't been down there yet, but I can imagine the struggles. God will give you two the strength, courage, and energy to accomplish what He has planned for you to get done, don't be yourselves up if you don't get everything done, that you wanted done. Think about it, you have already accomplished so much! We are all so very proud of you and your brother. Think how much better your perspective of Haiti will be when you get back home and reach out for support for them back in Haiti. Stay encouraged, we love you and miss you very much, God bless!

Anonymous said...

Krystle Beth & Kelly-What profound & inspiring words-your last post! -can relate to it, you know. The 1st time there -on the Island of La Gonave-after my 10 days were up & so much had happened-it was time to go home to US. The missionary girls who were going to take me by boat back to Port & I were close to climbing into the boat. One girl I'd met during our time there -Enreylian-it was like our spirits just blended until I felt like she was truly my sister. We kept waiting for different ones to come to bid us goodbye. Many were there, & finally with anxiety I asked the girls, "Where is Enreylian, I wonder?" Oh, they replied, she won't be here---When it's someone who loves you so dearly they feel so bad they just can't come up with the courage to say goodbye. My heart was broken tho' I tried to understand. Later from Port Margot in the North-being with Dr. & Mrs. Edling, seeing the hospital work, visiting the sick & dreadfully malnourished in their homes in the mountains-I felt I would gladly stay forever there if only to do dishes or whatever menial tasks I could help with. I've never gotten over the love of & for the Haitian people since in my early 20's. So my heart beats with your hearts. And I think Jesus knows & feels all we do -only better & more. You are very courageous kids-& loved far more than you'll ever know. Praying for you thruout the days & nights as you come to our minds-which is often. Blizzard moving in tonight it looks like-a real one! Sleep tight-may angels strengthen you & the Lord will meet your every need. Today G. & I went to the Y-then I -for a long walk in the brisk, cold wind & tho't of how hot you were. Hugs for both. G&GP
Ps. 32:7,8

Anonymous said...

Krystle and Kelly Jake said it. Everybody is proud of you guys. You two have done many things already for the sister church and its people. This includes your blood,sweat,tears and your hearts all in the name of the Lord. I would think back to when you first started going and how far you have come now WOW. SO take care of yourselves, too -that's too much if you can't even turn a bottle cap! Looks like more heavy duty praying for you guys. Just do your best and the Lord will do the rest......J

Anonymous said...

What's up Krystle and Kelly? I so appreciate the title of this blog. How we americans can get so wrapped up in our so called luxuries. How we feel we need them and can't live without them. When none of it is ours and we can't take it with us when we die. Thats one of the things I appreciated when I was in Haiti, the Haitians didn't care about luxuries. I think thats why I struggled alot because they cared more about relationships.(something I never really cared about)They taught me alot about being around one another and worshiping God. And the same goes for you and Kelly. Your love not just for everyone here but also the Haitans is amazing. So keep your head up and remember everytime you try to do something for God the devil will try to bring you down. But God is at work so satan can try all he wants, God always prevails. so bye for now I love you guys and can't wait to see you soon. I will be praying! Germaine