Day One in Haiti

The morning started off with a trip to LaGuardia and by 9:10 I was through security (thanks for the fast track of Pre TSA). The waiting in line reminds me of the times in which we live. The job of checking baggage to keep us safe is a job requiring lots of patience.
We were gathered at the Atlanta Airport and the group of 26 moved onto the last leg of the flight to arrive. Our passports were collected and a fee of $10 because they were American passports was charged each. Our host apologized that it was a new regulation since he had come back to live here in Haiti
For one hour, we rode up hills on pot-holed single lanes in a large bus. There were times when it appeared that the bus would tilt but  it landed us here safely. Dinner of lasagna and salad with wonderful; tropical fruits was served and then our first meeting was called.
We will leave in the morning at 10 to begin a two hour drive to a community where we will begin street evangelism by serving food and paining. Details of what we will do is still sketchy and we are told to take three days of clothing in our backpacks.
As we rode up the hills and loud gasping was made as tight corners were navigated, the best way to get through was often to close ones eyes. The children's book that came to mind was "The Little Engine That Could". The bus ride was memorable.
More tomorrow as the Time permits. We have made it this far because of your prayers. Please pray for the hearts and minds of the people we are here to serve and the people who have come to give of themselves.
He has given us angels to watch over us in all our ways. Ps. 34