Wednesday, June 5, 2013

May 2013 Trip

Dea and I are headed home with full hearts and incredible memories. One of the most inspiring and powerful experiences was attending the women's micro credit meeting run by the pastor's wife in another town. These 50 women have been able to start multiple small businesses from a initial loan of just $64 and they have a 100% repayment rate. They sell goats, pigs, soap, candy etc and when asked who is healthier, happier, they all responded with hands waving in the air "the whole family, the whole family!" It was such a gift to get to "be with" in joy and not just in despair. We have arranged for women to travel from Garrot to go to their next meeting to observe and learn so that one day, they too, can have the hope so evident in these 50 women.

Another incredible moment was in our village with the man that we hoped could run the rice mill. We expected that this man and the others processing the rice would have a very high learning curve which might cause the success rate to be low.  But after meeting with him, we determined that they have all the resources, the knowledge, and the forethought to run the mill without any help from us, they just need our help constructing the building to house the mill to get them started.  This we can do!

Lastly, it was such a joy to see baby Modelin, who was dying when we last saw him from the inability to eat due to a cleft palate. After having surgery and participating in a nutrition program, he is now running, jumping, and smiling as all toddlers should! God gave us so many affirmations this trip, that even though we are still making our share of missteps, we are slowly learning how to serve effectively in Haiti. We are so grateful for all of your continued support and prayers!

Julie and Dea
Embrace Haiti

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