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Another Day in Paradise

5/25/2011

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My adventures with teaching a class alone began today. I'm not a teacher. I'm not going to school for teaching. And I have never taught a class of students before. So today was quite the challenge. I was able to watch Kate work her magic with the students the past week, but today, I was alone and although I had done it last Friday, today was different. Fridays are more relaxed and they have PE and art and Chapel, so I really didnt teach too much on Friday, but today, it was full on school and the students did not want to pay attention since KAte was gone. They were off the wall crazy and it was a challenge to calm them down, but I managed and I had an excellent day today! The students are just amazing. Dave, one the full time missionaries here, asked if by doing this I would want to become a teacher in the states or come back full time and teach. My answer, "Heck no!" God is giving me the talent to do His work here with the students but He's definitely not giving me the passion haha. It's not awful though. I get to play soccer with them everyday and I redeemed myself both yesterday and today so Marc Allen said I could be on his team this time haha what a cutie.

We had another prayer meeting today just like every Wednesday and its awesome to hear what God is doing in the lives of the missionaries here. I just love hearing the praises and prayers that people say. I feel like I better know how to pray and praise God for what He is and will be doing here in Haiti. Some praises that were mentioned were a church in Balimbey (not sure about the spelling) was able to find a pastor and since then, 40 people have been saved and 12 baptized and the numbers continue to grow all the time. Its just astounding the work God is doing there. Another praise was that a truck was confiscated from OMS for having outdated liscensing on it and that was back in February I think and they are finally able to get it out tomorrow and get the liscencing on it. Some prayer requests that were said are that the President of Haiti (which is new and just got sworn in) would be impactful on the country of Haiti. I guess he symbolically tore the "contract" with the devil that the country made over 200 years ago. So the country is no longer dedicated to Satan and they are progressing towards being a nation for Christ. Just astounding!

This may get confusing but stay with me. The christians in Haiti have a lot of pressure on them if they are really dedicated to the Lord. Voodoo is huge here and some "christians" say they have one foot in the bible and one in voodoo. We all know you cant serve two masters. But anyways, the dedicated christians are pressured by their families to visit the voodoo doctors becasue the voodoo doctors often say they wont help the family unless everyone in the family is present and if a family member is a christian, the church encourages them to stand their ground and not go, so that makes it hard for the christians because then the family will outcast them so that they can say to the witch doctor that the family is all present. Its a complicated mess, but pray that the christians would be able to stand strong for the LOrd and that the voodoo doctors would not win out, but that Jesus would.

There were more prayers and praises but I cannot remember them all. But just continue to pray for Haiti and the people here :)

Also, one last thing. This is a selfish paragraph, but I dont have anyone here my age to talk to so I think ill talk to you all. Im really missing home and at first i just was thinking of every reason and excuse to maybe go home early, but God has provided me with the strength to want to stay an dbe a part of what he has planned for me here. I am very excited for what lies ahead in the weeks, but I miss my family and friends and hang out time terribly. Im even crazy enough to say I miss work. I just miss home and everything that's there and especally everyone. I know that I am going to help out in great ways down here, but I cant help missing home. Im selfishly praying this flies by and i feel like i get home sooner than it feels. I know thats selfish, but its how i feel right now. I miss my family and friends so much it hurts sometimes, but theyre keeping me busy so i dont get too homesick. Anyways, thats all. Ill update soon again. Thank you all for the love and support. I really appreciate it and it makes me feel closer to home. Thank you.
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Rhea
5/25/2011 10:56:40

YOU ARE NOT BEING SELFISH! stop saying that! you are serving God in a country across the ocean from home. You have the right to miss home every once and a while. We miss you terribly as well but you are doing amazing things in Haiti. Even if you dont see that right now, you are! I am also praying for time to fly because I have no one to talk to! I have some stuff I need to talk to you about and you're the only one I wanna talk to you about it. Facebook messages can only be so good. OH MY GOSH Scotty just cam on american idol and he is singing with Tim McGraw! THIS IS AWESOME! that was random but when are you not random so i figured you could follow. I miss someone being here that can follow me and know exactly what im gonna say or what i wanna say even when i dont say it. And youre mermaid dance moves in the car! I need a good laugh right now and you always make me laugh! Thank you for that. I MISS YOU WAY TOO MUCH TO BE LEGAL! actually i miss you a little more than. I hope youre a=having a great time though! I'll mail you better, not generic food within the next week. please let me know what you would like.

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Bestie link
5/26/2011 03:43:48

BESTIE!!! You are doing something so awesome and and amazing. I can only wish I could be there and be a part of something that huge!! I agree with Rhea in that we all miss you as much if not more than you miss us!!
random note, billy and I will be in greenwood for a bit on sunday and it made me really sad because I havent been there and not seen you since I moved away :( I dont know what Im going to do when I move even farther in the fall.. Youre my best and most true friend and I know you have a TON of other people and friends but.. I dont.. I have a few very close friends and you are my BESTIE.. You are such an awesome person DONT YOU FORGET IT!
Im going to be praying for you still, and I hope that you will stop dwelling on how to get home sooner than planned because God has a plan for you being there! Someone will need you there even that last week you are there so dont you give up now girl! Youll be just fine :) I miss you! Im praying for you! Take a deep breath whenever you feel really down and homesick and just remember that you ARE coming home in just a little while :)

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Braden
5/26/2011 05:13:15

Miss Renee I have been reading all of your post and just hearing what is going brings so much joy to me. I know that you are gonna do awesome because lets face it you are awesome haha. I totally understand your homesickness maybe not to your extent but i know when i was there with the team last summer i was really home sick. Let me just say you are going to do amazing things in Haiti and you will impact so many lives maybe not directly but your presence there will change the course of everyones life in some form or fashion.

You are such a strong Christian woman and I know that you will rely on Christ and the Holy Spirit to lead you. Love ya, miss you, and don't forget you are an amazing gal.

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Natalie
5/26/2011 06:03:39

Thanks for the honesty! We love and miss you here...but you know that already. I am excited to hear the President "tore up" the contract-Yeah! I liked the comment yesterday regarding your soccer skills-how cute. I think it will get easier for you once you settle in at school and have a routine. I bet it is a little struggle not to be running much, but you are building spiritual muscle which has better eternal value. I like the book commentary & thank you for keeping us all in your loop. Much love & prayers-

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Johnny
5/27/2011 08:02:27

Rhea, she's not across the ocean you doof. :) Anyways, I love reading your blog lady! I'm so proud of you for everything you're doing, even though it kinda sucks sometimes. Life's like that and stuff wouldn't be too fun back home either sometimes. :) Just stick it out and the reward will be so amazing! I can see your heart changing already (not that it needed changing) but I see it growing for God in every blog you post! :D I wish I could give you advice for the kids, all kids are crazy!! Haha just try to stay calm in front of them, don't let them think they can walk all over you, and keep them BUSY! kids get bored REALLY fast.. you should know that.. rhea is your sister. HAHA just kidding <3 I miss you but you already knew that. See you soon :)

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Laura
5/29/2011 12:29:02

So glad you read a little bit about the Taylor University accident, but I totally agree, MOVE ONTO BETTER BOOKS! No need to drag you down and miss your family!

So proud of you for your patience that you have been showing these beautiful kids. I'm sure the Lord is using you so much, and I bet you aren't even seeing a portion of the "fruit" of your labor.

You are doing an incredible job describing everything! I'm trying to keep up reading when I can!

Continue trusting God will provide you with what you need when you need it. Expect Him to speak to you, surprise you, and encourage you faithfully, He is so loving and wants nothing more than to be there for you when you are lonely. Ask Him to affirm you, ask Him what He loves about you, ask Him how He wants you to love specific individuals around you and He will answer with picutres, words, anything. He definitely wants to speak to you.

Love you so much! Stand firm, you will be rewarded for bringing His Kingdom down to earth. And in light of eternity, this mission trip will be a blink of an eye to you, but something that pleases God and brings Him glory... His eye is on you and these people, and He rejoices over you!

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