Its hard to believe that its been three weeks.  Im sure I could say that every time I sit to write...I'll try not to :) It feels like I've been here forever yet just got here all at the same time.  There has been a lot going on the past couple of weeks.  There’s been lots of transition all around.  We have had three missions teams since I arrived.  It has been really wonderful getting to spend time and get to know each team.  My apartment was not ready to live in yet so I was staying at the camp with the teams.  Each of them was so welcoming, loving and encouraging.  It was a nice transition into Haiti to be able to spend lots of time with these new friends.  It is really neat to watch the teams as they interact with the members of their team and the Haitians.  Thirteen years ago I was one of those young people staying at that very camp taking everything in for the first time.   Its so exciting to know that God has always been, is and will continue to be.  He planted something within me when I came for the first time just as He did so many times for others before me and is continuing to do so.  You never know why you are where you are.  Nothing is for not and things are often times different than you can think or imagine.  Its quite freeing knowing that you cant do it all correct or plan just right; all you need to do is seek the Lord with all you heart, mind and soul and He will direct your path.  Rest in Him. 

The past couple days have I have been pampered in amazing luxury.  I got the pleasure of tagging along with an American team to the beach!  It was beautiful, breathtaking actually!  Today I am spending some time at a local Hotel, MontJoli, while a friend of mine runs some errands.  The interesting thing about these two destinations is that these are the two places I visited with Rebecca on our last trip together in 2002 before she passed away.  I am reminded of her so much in Haiti but especially so the past couple of days.  I miss her.  I wish she was here with me.  I wish I could do this journey with her, gain from her wisdom and experience and just receive a hug from her.  I remember the way she smells....so beautiful.  Since she passed away 12 years ago I don’t ever remember missing her as much as I do now.  She was one of the most amazing, loving, daring and gentlest people I've ever known.  I am so grateful to walk down some of the paths she paved. 

Also...I am finally living in my apartment!  Yay!! Painting is finally finished and I have unpacked all my boxes!  It is starting to feel like a home.  I have a sweet little neighbor girl, Aga, who comes knocking on my door the second I walk inside.  She helped me clean and unpack and now we play cards together.  I am excited to get to know more of the kids in my neighborhood! 

I got to pray with a vender at the tourist market who is suffering from pain from Chikungunya virus.  She was so so grateful to be loved on and cared about. 

I had numerous conversations about God, Jesus, The Holy Spirit, the power of God and prayer, and life in general. 

To say that I am grateful for the many relationships around me is an understatement. Some have continued my whole life and others only last a few days but each one means more than I can express.