Hey guys, it's Lauren here.
So today was our last day with the orphans. We pretty much just hung out with them but after singing some songs with them all the girls in out group started crying except for me. I really didn't feel the need to cry. But then Mrs Janis said "You will be here with us," as she pointed to all of our hearts. I was fine when she said this, but then she turned and pointed at the orphans hearts and said, "We will always be here in you." When she said this I realized how true that was and I broke down crying. All the orphans were crying too. And the ones that each one of us were close to started to cry when they saw us crying, but there was one girl, Marriseul, that I had not really been around her at all this week, but yet everytime I looked at her she cried, which made me cry more. And then my favorite boy, Bergeau, started crying and held my hand as we all prayed together. Everyone's eyes were wet and the kids were wiping the tears off our faces. It was soo sweet. But just as I was started to stop crying, one of the interpreters told us that he had never seens these kids cry this much for anyone else. This broke my heart and then when we had to say goodbye for the last time, it was soo hard to turned away from them and walk away. Many of us cried walking back to the guest house. I am soo sad to leave them and I look forward to coming back next year to see all their smiling faces again. I will miss them soo much for the next year.
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I can't quit crying long enough to get through your post. The experience sounds amazing. I would love to be there. Can't wait to hear more.We are praying for a safe return tomorrow and can't wait to see you. Give Chandler my love. Love you too! Leslie
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is this is so bittersweet. Just know that you all have made a difference in their lives and that there will be others like you who will follow and continue where you left off! I am so proud of all of you!
ReplyDeletePsalm 126:5
Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
Lauren, it is amazing how God works to touch our hearts. I had to laugh when you said you didn't feel the need to cry, because that is so "you". You answered my question in your last lines when you said that you would return. I'm proud of you and what you have gained these last 9 days. I can't wait to see you and the rest of the team. I love you!! Praying for a safe flight home.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Tell Mrs. Janice Happy Birthday from Lexington!! What a great birthday for her to be with all those kids and such a wonderful team.
Lauren!! It is so wonderful that this trip has made such a lasting impact on you and i am so happy that you made the decision to go!!! I miss you so much and i can't wait to see you tomorrow!! Well it's practically tomorrow!! I hope you travel home safely and aren't too let down to say goodbye to haiti because everyone back in america misses you so much!!
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