Happy Easter from Pwoje Espwa and AAMMR. Today represents transition and new beginnings for Christians around the world. What began as scared men and women hiding in fear because their leader, their teacher had been executed, transformed into a worldwide phenomenon. These same individuals became vocal evangelists all thanks to what happened today over 2000 years ago. They shone with a light that came from within and it was infectious. I can't help but think of this every time I visit Espwa. These children, staff, and volunteers shine with this same inner light. In the poorest nation in our hemisphere you can't help but see there are smiles here, joyous celebration, and the nexus of this inner light...love.
We ended our visit to Espwa with a day of rest and plenty of time with the children. We began by talking a soggy morning walk, thanks to a constant gentle rain, from the orphanage to the beach. We got to see fields and small groups of homes with Haitian children getting their Sunday best on for Easter. The beach was beautiful. The gray sky was highlighted with rays of the Caribbean sun trying to burst through. It's amazing that a trash strewn beach could look so amazing. You can see these pictures on our Facebook page. We then were treated to a soccer match and impromptu dance party in the boys village followed by a "Spektat". This is a series of dance and singing performances that the children put on for visitors. Quite impressive. Tomorrow we load up and head back to Port au Prince. We will end our journey there, where we began last week. On Tuesday we will have a mobile clinic at the new clinic site...giving us a taste of what is yet to come, before heading home Wednesday.
Goodnight from Team AAMMR.
