"In the window of a crisis we can build a better frame" - Carrie Newcomer

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Gratitude

Tonight a bunch of us feasted on delicious food made by participants in our BUILD WITH HAITI group and a couple of magnificent friends, too. The board members of campus ministries in the area enjoyed this menu:

Rice and Beans w/ Ti Malice
Haitian Salad
Fried Plantains
Mango Pie and Buttery Orange Raisin Cake

Alongside the delicious food, I was so aware also that we enjoyed plentiful cold, clean water and sweet juices.

As this long day ends, I collapse with gratitude overflowing for each task undertaken by planners, shoppers, cooks, servers, and dishwashers. And grateful, too, for all that the generous board members and our friends contributed to make this dinner also a great fund raising success for the trip and extending our support of Haiti Partners. (Totals will be posted asap, when accounting is complete. Believe me, the numbers are FABULOUS!)


Meanwhile, many of us are making visits to doctor's offices in prep for the trip. All the while we join hearts to pray: for open hearts and minds, safe travels and homecomings, and in great expectations for all that we will begin to encounter in just two weeks' time. For anyone who hasn't yet read Kent's new book, try to find up a copy and the time to read it. His reflections are gripping, honest, real. If you buy it through the link below, you'll contribute to the trip, too!


Kent Annan's newest book: AFTER SHOCK

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Update on Travel

Boston travelers depart from South Station on Saturday, March 12 at 1:30pm (meet at gate 9 about 1pm) to catch Bolt Bus to NYC, arriving about 5:45pm.
Ground travel to COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT at JFK to check-in and await the ND travelers (whose flight arrives at JFK at 6:40pm).

WHOLE GROUP:
Sunday, March 13, we will spend as a group in the city (details to come). Our day concludes with evening worship at St. Lydia's.

Monday, March 14, we depart for Haiti on American Airlines #837 at 9am.
Saturday, March 19, we return to NYC on American Airlines #896, estimated arrival 7:05pm.

Overnight(s) at
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT at JFK (Boston travelers leave on Sunday at 1:00pm arriving at South Station at 5:15pm; ND travelers begin their return on Monday at 8:19am.)






The Countdown Begins...

25 days until we leave for New York, 27 days until we take off for Haiti!

Many more posts to come!