One week ago today we were flying into Haiti with our 3,100 lbs. of cargo; today we are sitting in our peaceful living room in our new "home" enjoying another amazing rain, thunder & lightening storm. God is so good. First, we were blessed with not having to pay anything in customs to bring in our stuff. What an answer to prayer! Secondly, when we arrived, our home had been cleaned and there was an eager team from Pennsylvania who helped us unpack and get settled. We had three days with Bud & Jane before they left for Florida, but thankfully the Graffenberger's are here and have been very patient showing us the "rest of the ropes" that we didn't get from Bud & Jane before they left. Tomorrow night we'll host our first Bible study with all the missionaries on the compound. Should be a pleasant evening.
While we have been very busy and are ready for bed by 8 p.m. most nights, we have been welcomed so warmly over & over by so many who are thankful for us being here and excited that we are staying longer than just a few weeks. Although we miss all our friends and family in the States, God continues to impress upon us both that we are here by His design and in His timing.
Sunday we enjoyed a really terrific day of worship (although it was 3 hours on a hard, wooden bench) and were warmly welcomed by many who thanked us for being willing to leave our homes, family & country to live in Haiti. The reality is their worship, contentment, and love for one another blesses me far more than I could possibly bless them!
On a side note, we've had two "encounters" with a couple of rather large spiders. After the second, Bud said, "Next time you need to get a picture..." I replied, "I'd rather NOT have a third encounter - picture or not!" IF I get a picture, I'll be sure to post it. They were both as large as a wide-mouthed coffee mug, and I'm NOT talking an Espresso cup either!
We pray God continues to show you His purpose and plan for your life.
In Him,
Bud & Cindy
2 comments:
So good to hear that you are both settling in! Cannot wait to follow your blog and hear how God is using you in Haiti. What an exciting time for the Lenker's!
Good morning,
It is so good to hear how God is blessing you on His journey for your lives. I'm sorry I missed your "chat" on the 28th! I just saw it this morning and I was so disappointed I wasn't online at the time. :( Things are fine here too much to write at this point but God continues to bless WBS and our lives.
I am really enjoying Shelly in Wednesday evening Bible study. She reminds me so much of you!! Tell Bud hello and stay away from the spiders! God bless you my friend I miss you!
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