We're (almost) off again!

It's hard to believe that the next Hillcrest in Haiti team is leaving on July 8 to return to God's Littlest Angels Orphanage! We've been preparing and fundraising for such a long time, and now we are within a week of being in the air, on our way!
We are again planning on running a vacation Bible school for the 20 oldest children at the Toddler House, and we are thrilled that several children from the neighborhood will be joining us! Please keep our VBS in your prayers; that the activities we have planned will be effective in conveying to every child attending how much they are loved by us and their heavenly Father. This will be taking place in the mornings from July 12-16.
If you would like to keep up with what's going on at GLA, they have been keeping a blog at www.godslittlestangelsinhaiti.org. They have recently shared how they have 11 containers full of relief supplies in customs, and how they anticipate getting the containers out soon, like while we are there. They do not have enough storage space for all of these supplies, so they are going to build a pole barn (35'x50') at their property at Ft. Jacques. There are some people coming down to help with the building, but we are anticipating spending some of our afternoons doing whatever we can to help them with the construction. We will also be able to help sort through the many supplies that will be headed up the mountain. These are supplies that many people around the world donated shortly after the earthquake, such as clothes, tents, non-perishable foods, etc. We'll sort and package them into garage bags to be handed out in communities where not much aid has reached. We'll definitely be kept busy!
We will once again use this blog to keep our family and friends updated on our activities. Our goal will be to have 1 or 2 people post every evening, giving a recap of the day's events. (Unless there is a rain-storm and the internet goes out, of course). We'll try to get some pictures up as well!
We covet your prayers as we prepare to embark on this adventure. Please keep Cheryl, Kristin, Deb, Leah, Anna, Linda, Madalyn, Heather, Chris, and Kelly in your prayers as they travel and prepare to serve. Pray that God would give us true servant's hearts to be willing to do whatever is requested of us, with eagerness and excitement, and that He would give us the energy to get a lot done. Pray for protection from injury and illness while we are in Haiti. Pray that we will be able to touch many lives, both the children at the orphanage and the staff at the VBS, and display to them the love of Christ.
This will be my (Kristin) 6th trip to Haiti. I'm eager to get back to this land that I love so much! My heart has been wanting to return so desperately ever since January 12, and I'm thrilled to almost be back! At the same time, I know that the Haiti I knew and loved will never be the same, and I ache for that. I don't know how it will feel to return and see buildings that I remember crushed all of the city, to see evidence of the heart-ache that remains. I'm so glad that I can cling to the fact that God is faithful, and that He is present and working in Haiti. I'm so glad for the opportunity to be a part of His work in this beautiful land and among His gorgeous people.
Thank you for your continued support!
Kristin