joy comes in the morning

We woke this morning to find the steady rain that has poured the last six days and nights finally lifted, and sweet sunny breezes fill our little house again. Suddenly I happily realize that we have settled back into life again, a life that despite challenges, some sadnesses and some frustrations, we love.

He has given us so much joy in working and living here...

At school this morning I watched as each student came in the admin. building, popping their head into the secretary's office to give a hearty "Bonjour, Lee-Lee!" to baby Lily before heading off to class. And during class, whenever I asked what my students liked and didn't like the past several months to initiate English conversation, Frantz's answer was "One thing I like, Madame Stacey when she teach us. One thing I don't like, when Madame Stacey is not here for two months."


I wish most teachers (like my sister!) got such affirmation from their students :) We love them and the men and women we work with, and continue to learn so much...not just about them and ourselves, but about the Lord. I love the way that "Faithful is He who calls you" (1 Thess. 5:24), not just to provide us with what we need to exist, but also with what we need to thrive and grow in who we are and in Him.

Our friends and fellow teachers are in Port-au-Prince today for their visas...we'll let you know how it goes! Thank you for all your prayers this past week as we travelled and have gone through this rather large transition with Lily.