The Plane That Didn't Go to Port au Prince

Bonsoir (Good Evening)!

At dinner. From left to right around the table: Lauren, Madelyn, Katelyn, Karlie, Marcelin, Junior, Courtney, Jhud, Nicole, and Alex. Not pictured: Hutson and Kenson (Leonard's Nephews), Mr. Weiss, Mrs. Isbell, and Mr. Littlejohn 

The last time our team blogged, a few of us we were just getting over illnesses and returning to the states. A year and a half later I am thrilled to announce the safe and healthy arrival of our team at Wall's Guest House in Port-au-Prince! We have come to joke that our lives are all about flexibility, but we found much truth in that statement through our adventures today. God has clearly demonstrated His Provision in our plan B's that could have been His plan A's. After departing from Dallas we landed in Miami with no problems. The second leg of the trip proved problematic after having to deplane and board another plane (mechanical difficulties with the first plane). Arriving three hours later than scheduled, we were greeted with huge smiles from five of our wonderful Haitian friends at the PAP airport. Due to our late arrival, our regular driver, Leonard, was unable to pick us up but graciously made other arrangements for us. Leonard's nephews Hutson and Kenson, POPCS Alum Nicole Russel and her Haitian husband Jhud, Hutson, and our dear friends from last year Marcelin and Junior were their to take us to Walls. Our new navigators weren't quite sure of the best way to Wall's... so we ended up asking for directions a couple times. Let me tell you, listening to Hatians banter about directions in Kreyol/French is quite the dynamic experience. Our journey ended successfully about 30 minutes after leaving the airport. We unloaded our luggage and enjoyed a lovely breeze through dinner on the patio. Everyone was more than ready to sit down and enjoy comforting rice and beans after a tiring day of travel. We then headed upstairs to "our" devotion spot to learn a quick Kreyol hymn and dwell on thought provoking questions posed by our lovely Mrs. Isbell.  Our cups overflowing with excitement for the days ahead, we unraveled the game plan for our day at Josie's Orphanage tomorrow.  We are ecstatic for the experiences our awesome God has planned for our week, although they may not be our original plans.  We are greatly appreciative of your thoughts and prayers 1,800 miles away. Stay tuned for our next blog tomorrow night.

Bonoui (Good Night)!
- Courtney