Welcome to Haiti!

We arrived to Haiti Saturday morning around 8:30am.  I had purchased a first class ticket to accommodate our need for extra large baggage.  We were also prepared to pay extra for one bag that was overweight by 20 lbs. and another extra bag…BUT we were blessed with a flight that wasn’t full so ALL our baggage was allowed on and we were not charged anything extra!  PLUS, we had the maximum amount of carry-on baggage that the 5 of us could bring on the plane but they ended up checking many of those pieces as well for us for free!  This was super-duper helpful since many of those “carry-on” bags were very heavy and full of our homeschool curriculum.  We made it through security easily and overall our entire travels to our new home were smooth. 

It turns out I (with JohnEllis as a lap baby) were the only ones in first class!  It is strange for me to fly first class but even more bizarre to be the only one there.  Near the end of the flight, the attendant escorted Jody and the other 2 boys with their bags up to first class so were were all able to depart the plane quickly and together.  We have felt God’s hand upon our entire journey and we are beyond grateful for the extras He has given.  I’m amazed at how he goes above and beyond!  Thanks God!

Riding in style…my 3 world travelers.

Welcome to Haiti!  Welcome Home!

Waiting in the immigration line.  We were the 1st flight into Haiti which turned out to be awesome because although always a little nutty, it was nothing like we have experienced on previous visits with hundreds of people crammed into a small un-air-conditioned space.  The line was relatively short and we came through easily for Haiti airport standards.  Above is a picture of Lucas lying on the ground covered in dirt already…seriously it took only 5 minutes for us to be in Haiti before he was dirty and the only time he hasn’t been dirty since is while he is being washed.  I am trying to learn to just let go of my crazy OCD need for clean because it just isn’t happening here.  Pray for me! =)

 

We then drove the long drive from Port Au Prince to our home in Leogane.  We had to make one pit stop along the way.  Haitian style.  The boys love it here!

Yes, I am THAT mom and I actually documented my little boy peeing on the side of the rode in Haiti.

This is were we are staying right now.  It is a small apartment above the orphanage clinic.  Our actual home should be completed for move in this next week.  We can’t wait!  I will post pics of our new place once we move in.

We are thankful to be here.  It hasn’t been easy so far and we really need your prayers for our transition…but we are still thankful to be here. 

We give glory to God.