heading back to haiti ...

I just got off the phone with my best friend from high school.  We rarely talk, but it takes me right back when we do.  Sometimes things just don’t go the way that you expected.  It’s been one of those years for me.  But what I’ve been learning as a result is how it’s the true things that will remain, and give you hope … and that is what brings me back to Haiti each year.

Then I got in the car and heard the new song Hope Can Change Everything, which perfectly captures what we get to do. 

A breath can give you life A hand can turn the page A word can give you strength To face another day Hope...yeah hope
I could be the spark You could be the word We could tell them something That maybe they've never heard Hope, yeah we could give it together

Reaches in the heart Of your darkest night Lifts you off the ground When you've lost the fight Keeps you hanging on Through the disbelief Every day, every step, every dream Hope can change everything Hope can change everything

Through a hand, a word, through ongoing relationships and the promise of consistency when all else seems unsure, we get to bring them hope.  

It’s hard to believe I’ve had the privilege of making these trips for 6 years now.  This year’s team is made up of 5 teens, 1 mom, 2 women, a family with an 8 year old who has been on more trips than I have, our pastor, and myself – I am so excited to be sharing this experience with the newbies and the veterans alike.  I know that God has brought us all together for a purpose and is going to do incredible things both through and in us during our time.  We leave in just under 3 weeks, and will be there June 17^th – 24^th.

As that time draws near, I would first ask for your thoughts and prayers in making final plans and preparations, for all travel to go smoothly, for our health and safety while we are there, for unity among our team and with the staff on the ground, and for the maximum effectiveness of our time as we build, serve, and interact with the Haitians. 

And if you would like to be a part of bringing hope to people in the community of Jacmel, our team is still raising support.  If everyone on my friends list gave just $6, it would cover the cost of 3 whole trips.  Would you consider joining us?  You can mail checks to me at the address below.  Donations made to Restore Haiti are tax deductible, and just put June trip in the memo line.  Or you can give online HERE.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read, and for your encouragement & support.  We couldn’t do this without you.  I pray you find the hope of that which remains in your own life, as well.

Christine Blundred
4007 Pavati Trace
Spring Hill, TN 37174