From Their Point of View - Part 2

I asked everyone from our Haiti Team to share a little about what they experienced while on our trip.  I thought you would like to read all the different perspectives.  Here's the second one -  Enjoy!

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Guest Blogger - Donna Minigh

I am personally amazed at how this trip gave me a more intimate relationship with God, a deeper relationship with my husband, children and a closer relationship to the members of my church family that went on the trip. This trip also started many new relationships that will continue to grow: with two amazing people Shelley and Corrigan Clay and with the people of Haiti. When I planned to go on this trip I didn't know what to expect. Even though I did have some anxiety, I knew GOD had his loving hands on our team the whole time.

Momma who wanted to give me her daughter

I told myself there would always be things that make you anxious, and some decisions will in fact, be life-changing. I realized that even if you do try to plan everything perfectly, you will inevitably face challenges you couldn’t have predicted. Have enough faith in yourself and the people in your life to believe that, no matter what happens, you’ll figure out how to deal with it and move forward from there. I was not prepared for the mother who approached me and wanted to GIVE me her child (yes I said give).  I thought why would a mother want to give her child away? And it hit later that night, it was because she loved her sweet baby girl so much that she would be willing to let someone have her sweet Jessica. Because she could not provide for her child, this is the big picture people, which is why we sell and buy the beautiful jewelry made from the Apparent Project so mothers and fathers can keep their children.  

Teaching CPR to the artisans

I realized why God sent me to Haiti, so He could show my team and I how much He loves all of His children. He touched all of our hearts bringing us from an entirely different country and culture; to reach not only the hearts of others, but our hearts as well. He must love me a lot because my heart was over flowing with love and compassion for the mothers, fathers and children of Haiti.

It was amazing to see how the Haitian people recognized God’s abilities, yet struggle with so many of their daily burdens. I am telling you this today, whatever issue that you are struggling with, let it go and let GOD take care of it. I’ve seen families living in unimaginable conditions, and yet their smiles were infectious, and their eyes were full of joy, not despair.

 Please continue to keep the Apparent Project, Shelley, Corrigan and their four lovely children in your prayers.

God Bless,

Donna Minigh

Learning pottery from the artisans

Until next time.....


From Their Point of View - Part 1