Just wanted to give you all an update! We are pleased to tell you we made it safely to Haiti. Going through customs is always an adventure, and we never really know what to expect, but we made it through leaving behind only one soccer ball and $100 in "fees" so they say. Once through the airport we met up with our drivers Jovnelle and Caleb, and our interpreter Ricardo. It's funny, every year we are very adamant that you NEVER, under any circumstances let anyone touch your luggage. And every year, someone caves and luggage gets carried by the men looking for "jobs". This year it was no different. I always take bets on who will be the first one. It wasn't clear this year, everyone pointed to someone else, so I guess we will never know.
Once we got our rooms and got settled at the Joshua House, we made our way down to visit with the 30+ children at the IDADEE Orphanage. The kids were all getting ready for a Thursday evening church service. The kids ran out and claimed us and took us to their church. We sang songs and the kids even performed a few beautiful songs that made us melt....it might have been the heat too.
It was a great first day. Everyone is healthy and excited about our new day today. We hope to send along another update again soon.
This made me smile for so many reasons as I thought about so many people and the stories that could go along with YOUR stories! Thanks for the update! Can't wait to hear more! Love to my girl! - Mama Fuller
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