Over the past few weeks I have learned a lot about myself and those around me. So often I am quick to judge, but have been placed in a position where that does not benefit anyone. There is always more than one side to a story. I am guilty of so much and am incredibly grateful that God is a God of mercy and forgiveness. God is slowly transforming my heart to genuinely care deeply for His people. I have realized how we are all human and have flaws, but God still loves us the same and can still use us to do His will. This seems to be a simple fact, but to actually know it and believe it and to feel that love for His children is a completely different story.
HCRM has been facing some trials lately, however, I know we can rejoice in these problems for we they will help us develop endurance, strength of character, and confidence in our hope of salvation. Just to give an update, as a result of the problems, the children that do not have adoptions are slowly leaving and going back to their biological families (if they have relatives to care for them). So far, four children have gone home. I know that Jesus can take care of them, but it breaks my heart to know that they will be hungry and live a life of suffering outside of the shelter of HCRM. At this point I am very limited at what I can do as I am only a volunteer who does solely what I am permitted. I can do nothing, but request prayer for the kids, the nannies, and especially the managers of the orphanage Pastor & Missou. I trust that God hears all and sees all, He is El-Roi, and He will take care of His people and work everything out for His glory. He is capable of changing hearts and minds and bringing a once divided people together yet again. Please pray for resolution and peace at HCRM. We need the prayers of the righteous.
There has been a recent tragedy in Haiti. Perhaps you have heard already, but a local school has collapsed just down the road from HCRM. Nearly a hundred people died and more were seriously injured. Search and rescue efforts are called to stop soon and will be promptly followed by demolition of the site as the stench of the decaying bodies under the rubble is spreading. Many families have lost several loved ones and it is a time of grief here in Petion-ville. Please keep these families and the survivors in your prayers as you remember HCRM.
