Collaboration in Haiti

Some amazing collaboration efforts going on in Haiti. The work and construction in Haiti has always been a joy for me because people from two different cultures are able to come together to accomplish something. It is really quite remarkable especially when you don't speak the language. But somehow we are all brought together to make a difference in each others lives. I do say each others because anyone who has ever been on a mission trip knows that you actually get back 10 fold in return for the work you do in that one week or 10 days.


So let me share with you some other collaboration that has been taking place lately and bringing folks together. Last week there was a team (1st team)down here who started repairs on 5 houses. They actually got to work hands on, on 3 of them in the Shilo area. Now we have a team (2nd team)here who is working on 2 foundations for 2 other houses. They have already completed one foundation and are waiting on materials for the second foundation that is almost complete as well. Then these homes will both be finished built in April by a 3rd team. Since the 2nd team is waiting on materials they have been working on the repair homes that the 1st team started. So not only are 3 teams coming together to accomplish the building of 5 homes but I too want to share with you the interpersonal connection.
The leaders of this current team are Jerry and his mother Pastor Melany. Jerry first came to Haiti when he was only 13 and has been coming every year since with - (ready for it) the 1st team that was here to start on the 5 repaired homes that Jerry's team is now working on.
The team leader for the 3rd team in April, Jill - just so happens to be coming tomorrow for a couple days for medical related things and to talk with another organization. So the 2nd team that is starting the foundations for the houses her team (3rd) will compete, will get to meet her too.
I just want to put a little shout out to God because that is the only way this complicated scheme could have all come together. Nice work buddy, keep it up.