Friday, May 28, 2010

Haiti Updates

I know it’s been a while since we’ve update the blog, but so much has been going on… Sorry fellow blog readers!

We wanted to give you all a quick update on the Haiti trip. Since we’re now only a week and a half away from the day we leave, we finally have received some confirmations on what we’ll be doing while down there. The latest information we received is that we’ll be doing masonry work: helping rebuild a security wall and outdoor latrines at a local church/school/orphanage center. It’s an entire center run by the Lewis family. I believe we might also be working with Water Missions International on the outhouses, which is neat because they’re an organization based here in Charleston.

It sounds like we’ll leave our housing around 7am, arrive at the work site around 8:30am, and work until around 4pm. They want us to arrive back home before dusk to remain safe (you’ll appreciate hearing that, Mom Ruggieri and Beahm!). We’ll be outside all day, but they’re encouraging us to take breaks to play with the kids at the school, possibly teach some English, and spend time praying in the church for Haiti. I know Michael’s excited about the building aspect, and while I am too, I’m even more exciting to play with the kids!

In April, Seacoast sent someone down to Haiti to live for a few months and be our “contact on ground.” He’s been extremely helpful in being the liaison between the Haitians and our trips. We were able to Skype with him during out last meeting on Tuesday, and it really got us excited to get down there!! He’ll be picking us up from airport and taking the lead while down there.

Our flight leaves Saturday morning, June 5, at 7am. We connect in Miami and then arrive in Port Au Prince around 10:30 am their time, 11:30 am our time (they are 1 hour behind us). Hopefully that will give us some time to see the site on Saturday.

Probably the most exciting news is that with less than 2 weeks left, we have completed our fundraising goal! We’ve been absolutely blown away by the generosity of our friends and family in the past few weeks; it’s truly humbling. Thank you to each of you who have supporting us financially and with prayer. We hope we can serve our God well on behalf of you during our trip! Thank you for helping us make this happen.


That’s it for now…check back in before, during and after the trip for more updates!


-LB&MB

3 comments:

  1. All the best to you both and your whole crew. Be assured you are all in my prayers and I look forward to hearing and reading all about your trip. God bless you both and stay safe.

    Love You Margie

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  2. So excited for you guys Lynn!!! We will be praying for you all that the trip is awesome - can't wait for updates!

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  3. Great news guys! Wow, I'm excited to follow your trip. Keep us updated. Quinn and I will be praying from Prague for your safety and for boldness to take the love of Christ to all those you meet and serve during your time in Haiti.

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