We've been home for 5 days. Now Emily will blog.

Five long and very boring days have passed since I left Haiti. I have talked to several people about my trip and every time I find myself talking about the beauty of Haiti. It truly is a beautiful country! Before I went to Haiti all I saw on the news was destruction, rubble and intense poverty. When I saw Haiti with my own eyes I saw something different. I saw children smiling, playing and content with their simple toys. I saw forests of mango, banana and palm trees. I saw communities working together so that they may grow and regain their strength. But despite it's beauty it still is a poverty ridden country that needs our help. It was hard for me to see children running about the streets with no clothes or parents that were without work and they couldn't support themselves or their children.

It was an amazing chance for me to really see how blessed I am. I always knew I was blessed but when you see poverty with your own eyes your whole view on being fortunate changes. I am so glad the Lord for placed me in Canada and gave me a family who loves and supports me. I can't thank Him enough but some how I find my self jealous of the Haitian people. It made me very frustrated until I realized that I was not jealous of their stuff or the warmth but I was jealous of their love for each other and God. I was jealous of their openness and how we walked up to them and started preaching. North Americans would never allow that because we are to scared of opening our selves to each other and being put in an uncomfortable spot. It was if the Haitians had no fear and I want to see that here in Canada.

It was very difficult coming home. I'm tired of our secluded and afraid society. I love the Haitian people and can not wait to meet with them again. I most definitely will take the next opportunity to get back to that wonderful land if that is Gods will. So, Lord please make it your will for me to go back!

Signing out, Emily Dombowsky