As I watched the news tonight, I was reminded of the long-standing relationship between Traders Point Christian Church and the tiny island of Haiti; the poorest nation in the western hemisphere. I think of all the people who have gone from TPCC in the name of the Lord to do whatever was needed to be done. There are hundreds of you! You have gone as dentists, doctors, nurses, preachers, teachers and many other professions. You took suitcases stuffed with clothing for the purpose of leaving your belongings behind. You filled crates and barrels with needy products to distribute. You performed duties of all kinds without complaining.
I heard the testimonies when you returned. I saw the excitement in your eyes and heard music in your voices. It amazed me how close you got to the Hiatian people in such a short amount time. You all said you had received more than you had given, and I believed you.
I asked Howard if he had any idea how much money TPCC had invested in Haiti over the years. He paused and said, "Undoubtedly hundreds of thousands....quite possibly a million or more." I don't say that to brag. I say that to comfort all of you whose hearts are breaking now as you watch the news coverage. You did a good thing when you went to Haiti: from rocking babies to extracting teeth and performing surgeries.
Howard and I had the privilege of sponsoring little Chantelle from the time she started Kindergarten until she graduated. He met her when he went on one of the early trips. She was a shy six-year-old then. My heart goes out to those who founded Lifeline Christian Mission. Their hearts must be breaking too. They were responsible for providing all of us an opportunity to sponsor a child.
Did you noticed how many Christian missions, hospitals and schools were shown on the news? God's people loved the people of Haiti long before the reporters and cameras arrived. God bless Haiti, and God bless all of you who put your arms around the people and loved them over the years.
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Martha, it's been such a pleasure to read through your blog and "see" your family again. I was just thinking the other day about the relationship that TPCC has had with Haiti. My sister went there on a missions trip as a teenager and returned a different person. I think Haiti has given much more to the world than we realize.
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Thanks for writing this, Martha. It warmed my heart. The earthquake was horrible and I don't want to minimalize its toll, but I truly believe that God will make beauty from the ashes. He loves our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Miss you!
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