Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Just us!

Starting at 2:45 this morning we pushed off from Detroit, via Miami we landed safetly in Port, about twenty minutes late, quite common to Haiti travel, at about 4:40 pm. It was an unlikely and smooth transition through the airport this time, no running back to retrieve a phone or coat my son had left on the plane! As we hit customs, they never asked a single question. He said to me, 'Go' as if on cue from an order to simply let us pass. This has never happened to me, all my worries about our precious cargo melted like a flood, tonight I sit here in the big tent about to fall asleep next to a dream answer to prayer, my doctor Ethan Van Til sleeps in a bug tent next to me, we have a doctor on board to try to help these people, and hopefully bring some reprieve from their suffering. Did I say how amazing it is what God can do with just a little faith!  As I was approaching the customs official I caught sight of a very friendly face waiting in the crowd just outside the door of baggage claim, Kelly's warm smile and happy wave sent another wave of emotion through my frame. Our reunion with the kids was deeply emotional and tonight we are grateful to be together again as a family! We talked all the very long journey to St. Marc, for they have many tales of tall adventures to share, but ironically enough, food kept coming up! They are very excited to get back to food Stateside in a few days. Though a little skinnier, neither are the worse for wear! When we reached Rob's house, we quickly set up and organized for our sleeping needs, Kelly cooked up delicious Hot Dogs, we loaded up the team, came and set up camp, and are trying to pack it in for the night. It's been a long hard day, the first always is, but now we will rest, and hit it tomorrow. I wanted to send out a note of thanks for all the prayer support for this mission, so many were answered today, and while weary tonight, we are delighted in our hearts. Today couldn't have turned out much better. Will report more tomorrow, but the kids have turned things upside down here, it's pretty amazing.  I was watching the Chronicles of Narnia for a few on the plane today, and at one point the children were confronted with the Professor's house maid at the train terminal, she looked at them and said, "well you don't have much, is this all there is?" And young Peter answers, "this is all there is, just us". We may not be here in Haiti tonight with much as the world counts much, but we come representing and loving on behalf of someone far bigger than "just us"! We look forward to impacting these folks this week. God speed as we forge ahead! Blessings from St. Marc. Pastor

10 comments:

Alisa Gallo said...

Hello Team! I'm glad your travel day went smoothly! I am sure it took forever for you all to finally appear at the doors in the airport for Kelly and Krystle. I had you all in my prayers a lot yesterday! Excited once again to see what all God has planned for you on this trip! Dad, don't forget to enjoy your time as well as doing all the hard work that you do! ;) Walkers, enjoy the people...give out lots of hugs (some for me too) Dr. Vantil, I've not met you yet, but I have heard so much wonderful things about you. Berg's- well you guys do what you do.... Minister, feed, work and enjoy the people.... Robinson, WE LOVE YOU!!!! You are ALL there for a specific reason, sometimes through the week may question this, but remember who got you there! God is with you and provide and clear the way for amazing things! I love you all! Alisa :)

Deloris said...

So glad to hear things went smoothly yesterday and that you all are back together again. I know there is much to do on this trip and I pray that it all goes as smooth. Hugs and kisses to you all, especially my guy. I miss him so much already. Have a great day all!!

Brandon Cary said...

Hey team Haiti ,
What it is !!! Lol . Now the real fun begins :) I am really missing being there right now . The joy and sadness and over whelming emotion that comes with that mission . Well I'm just checking in so get to it team !!! Wish i could seen you faces and the kids faces when you were reunited . That would have been sweet !


Hello Beth ! ;)

Danielle said...

Glad you're there safe! Have an AMAZING week!! Shout out to Niche from her friends at Team Bob's - Love and Blessings!

Jake T said...

Glad to hear you all got in safely and without to much extra hassle. It is amazing that it is not always the size of the faith but the fact that our God is Big, He can do a lot with just a little faith. So glad you to hear of your reunion with Kelly and Krystle. I am sure it was a warming site to see you all reconnect after such a long time apart. Looking forward to hearing what this trip has to bring for you all. We love you and will be holding you up in prayer everyday. See you soon, be safe, Godspeed.

Michelle Cary said...

Love you all. Like Brandon said, It would of been wonderful to see the family reunion. I am grateful you made it safe to Haiti. My love and prayers go out to you all.

Anonymous said...

Hi Haiti Team,
Blessings and thank you for serving. What a sweet reunion, hugs to Kelly and Krystle and of course to the rest of the team. We can hardly wait to hear the rest of the stories and adventures. Hey Rob Rob and George we are thinking of you and miss you too. We are so excited to see and hear about what God is doing, and totally thrilled to see what God is going to do from a medical perspective. WOW God is so good. May you be enveloped in his love and peace as you waltz with both sorrow and joy in a desolate land. We will be praying without ceasing. Love you, The Reyhl’s

Heidi said...

SO thankful your big day of travel went well yesterday...hooray! I just had to smile hearing the customs official simply said "Go"--that is amazing!! Ray and Deloris, every one of your carefully packed bags made it through with all those precious supplies, and I am eager to hear stories about how people will be helped through them. Doyle and Beth, I would love to have seen the sweet reunion with Kelly and Krystle! I'm sure I would be teary! So glad you're all together and can share stories. What a joy it must be to minister together again as a family. Germaine, Niche, and Devante you guys rock and I hope you have an awesome beginning to the week...it will be so cool for you to reunite with people from 2 years ago. And Ethan, you are in my thoughts constantly...how I treasure you! Know I am praying. I am so excited you are finally there, and am confident God is doing magnificent things in and through you. I hope you get lots of hugs from everyone, since I'm not there to give them. ;) Can't WAIT to hear more updates...bunches of love to all of you!!!

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad you all made it there safely! Glad u got to be reunited with your kids :) what a beautiful thing! Can't wait to hear about everything! Hugs!

Sally B

tkaugust97 said...

"We may not be here in Haiti tonight with much as the world counts much, but we come representing and loving on behalf of someone far bigger than "just us"!"

We loved this comment!! You are there with what the world sees as so little, yet you are there with God who greater than all the world! You know this, we know. But know also that we know it and we believe in what you are doing. Keep on! Press on! We're praying for you!

The Gibson's