We went to visit the home of a gentleman that was built by H.A.P.I. On the way to the house we met some people on the road and everyone greeted each other. We stopped by one woman's house that was sick. She had a fever and some aches. We prayed with her. We all held hands and prayed. First Pastor Paul, then Tamara, then they all said the Lord's prayer and Psalm 23 in Creole. Then everyone shook everyone hands and I think said "God bless you". It was very personal and a great connection with one another and God. Then we were headed off again walking on the narrow red, rocky, road. There was beautiful scenery all along the way but you had to watch your feet. Then we arrived in the home a small 2 room place. It was a nice place - stone, stucco, just 2 rooms. But very small comparative to United States. But enough - How much space do we really need. A gentleman was sitting on his bed. Then after I was there a moment I realized he was bed bound - he had no legs. I don't know if this is a result of the earthquake or not. But it was hard to see this man sitting there in bed knowing in Haiti your life is hard enough. I had been watching men and women all day working in their gardens, cooking, everything done by hand. And here was a man living in middle of the country side with no legs. What is he supposed to do. He just has to depend on God and rely on others. Isn't that the way we should do it. It was nice to be able to visit his house and bring a smile, along with some protein that had been donated to us. I look forward to visiting him again.
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