We LOVED our trip to Haiti. It was unlike any other mission trip I have ever been on. A few times we didn’t have “showers” where we were, other times our “showers” were the ocean or a big waterhole, which was awesome. Some parts of the trip were rough while others were so, so awesome.
We flew into Haiti on the 15th. We landed and Port Au Prince and then got on a bus for 9 hours! The milage was only 145 miles but it took us 9 hours! The roads in Haiti are nothing like ours. One of the greatest things about Haiti is when there is a river in the way, there’s no bridge, we would just drive right through it! It was sweet.
We stayed with Northwest Haiti Christian Mission in Port de Paix and did some work on their new campus. Then we went to Chansolme, which the Rising has developed a partnership. We did some VBS, Teen Night, Single Moms outreach and played with a TON of kids. It was great. That is where we showered in the water hole.
After Chansolme we went back to Port de Paix to regroup, shower and repack our bags. Then we heading to the orphanage. It was really tough to be there, sooo many kids with so little to do and so little shade! We were going to build bunk beds but often in Haiti things don’t go as planned so half of the wood wasn’t there and it got there after we left! We had enough supplies to build one bed.
After the orphanage we headed the bay, which was relaxing and got to the ocean! It was o, so pretty! Just plain awesome.
After the bay we headed to The Mole, which is where Northwest is planting a new mission. We got to hear the vision, go to the beach, do a VBS and hang out. While we were there we stayed in a Haitian hotel. Haley and I had a fan, pretty big deal.
After the Mole we got in a very small plane and flew back to Port Au Prince to catch our flight home. The plane was AWFUL! I got really sick, by far my least favorite part.
Overall our trip was amazing and we loved it so much. I can’t wait to go back!
Check out what Northwest is all about! They are a great missions organization! Northwest Haiti Christian Mission
Hopefully we’ll post pics soon!
