Donations

Thank you to all of the friends and family who supported me in going to Haiti. If you would like to help the children I visited, you can sponsor a child for just $40 a month. You can also make donations to the United States Foundation for the Children of Haiti, and see all of the great work they are doing by visiting the following website: http://www.usfch.org/

"There are many people who can do big things, but there are few people who will do the small things."                                                         ~Mother Teresa

Monday, July 20, 2015

We left our guesthouse at 6 am, arriving at the airport around 6:30am. We were all set for our 9:15am flight, when suddenly it was cancelled. The plane had hit a bird landing and could not be repaired. We waited over 5 hours to get to the American Airlines ticket booth to reschedule our flights. Half of us were able to get on a 5:15pm flight out that night, and the other half had to wait until the following day. After spending the entire day in the airport, our flight departed at 5:15pm. We went from Miami to Dallas, stayed the night in Dallas, and finally made it home at 12:30pm on Tuesday, July 21. The entire group eventually made it home safely, and we will forever hold a special place in our hearts for the children and the people of Haiti.

Sunday, July 19, 2015

On our last day in Haiti, we went to say goodbye to the kids. We played outside, danced, and enjoyed our last moments with the children who had come to mean so much to us over the past week. It was sad to say goodbye, but I am hopeful for their future. Although we were only a part of these children's life for a brief chapter, our lives will be forever changed. 

"We will never know how much just a simple smile will do."        ~Mother Teresa

Saturday, July 18, 2015

After a hot and rewarding week working with the kids, we went on a day trip to a beach North of Port Au Prince at Wahoo Bay Beach Club and Resort. The hotel was beautiful, with a pool over looking the ocean and a nice cove to swim in. On the way, we stopped to do some shopping and admire the beautiful metal art that Haiti is known for. It was a great day of relaxation and celebration.

Friday, July 17, 2015

In the morning, we got to tour one of the hospitals in Port Au Prince that works closely with the orphanage and the United States Foundation for the Children of Haiti to keep the kids healthy and get them the care needed. The hospital was very clean and modern and has been rebuilt since the earthquake. With camp for the older kids complete, we visited the younger kids at Rainbow of Love and Hope Home to celebrate their birthdays and bring them their gifts. We also did dot art and played outside. A heavy rain storm hit in the afternoon, forcing us to leave before the roads got too bad to maneuver, but it was still a great day.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Day 4 of camp. Today we had a carnival and birthday party for the kids. There were different activities set up for the kids to choose from. I helped paint fingernails. There was also fishing for prizes, ring toss, balloon animals, and much more. We enjoyed a lunch treat of hot dogs, 7up, and popcorn. The kids also put on a performance in which they recited poetry and danced as a way of saying thank you. After lunch, we passed out the kid's birthday gifts. Each kid got a toy, clothes, shoes, candy, and some other fun surprises. The kids got their gifts in blue drawstring bags so they could be reused for other things. All of the children were very happy and grateful for their gifts.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Day 3 of camp. Today I ran a craft where we did a crayon resist watercolor painting. To start the morning, the kids did exercises with a PE coach similar to Cove in Motion. I loved seeing the similarities between the Haiti Home for Children and The Cove School.