A day in Blackwood

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I can not believe that it is already Thursday.  We spent our whole day in Blackwood today.  Many of us taught ESL, played with the children, and did food/bible distribution.  Personally, I was on the food/bible distribution team.  I can't even put words to how amazing it was to get to talk to the adults and truly experience the culture.  Even though there was a major language barrier with some of the Haitians, overall it was amazing to talk to each of them.  Praying for them and asking them how we could pray for them personally brought such sweet smiles to their faces.  One of the ladies towards the end even jumped for joy at receiving a bible in Creole.  Walking through praying over individuals and handing them food brought so much peace to my soul.  My heart broke for all of their different situations but getting the opportunity to listen to them share their personal struggles and prayer request is what strengthened me in such a unique way.  Thier has been a storm going on in me and throughout this week I've had amazing encounters on how to understand how the Holy Spirit is leading and moving in me.  It is hard to put into words it.  God is working!  God is good!  Not only in my life but also through this team.  
I look forward to telling y'all more once I'm home.  There is your update for today.


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