Reflections

I am currently waiting for my ride to the airport. It will be my 5th day of plane travel since February 15. We traveled to Florida from Haiti on that day and I have made two trips to Ohio since then. Why, you might ask....because, I have blest with a wonderful and loving family and extended family!

 I commented to darlene after the funeral meal that people can't seem to comprehend the closeness of our families. She responded with, "No, thay can't.  They really can't". I know there are other extended families that share a similar bond; we definitely do not hold the corner on that market. There are also so many who do not even get to feel the love of a parent. I can feel so overewhelmed sometimes with the love surrounding me. Unfortunately, I did not always recognize it or value it.

Scott commented that many tears were shed and a couple bitter days, but thereare many worse things to cry about than the loss of a loving dad. Wow! what a testimony to focus onwhat we have been given rather than what has been taken.

With that in mind, I have a young man that I would love for each of you to pray for when you have a chance. He pulledon our heart strings each trip we have made to Haiti.  his face lights up when he smiles, but often there such a look of sadness about him. He loves to hang out back by the shop and seems to have such an inquisitive mind. His name is Galence (sp could be all wrong). He doesn't know how old he is -prob around 7.

There are so many more boys and girls like him. Many in worse conditions yet.