Hope For The Hungry: Journey to Ferrier, Haiti

Friday, July 21 -
We had another early start today. We woke up for breakfast at 4:30 in order to catch our flight to Ferrier. The flight was quite an experience for us but it got us there and back so we are grateful we were able to fly to visit the girls!

We arrived in Ferrier after a very bumpy ride from the airport. When we pulled in to the girls home all of the girls and staff were waiting for us. They were excited we were there but were most excited to see Jude and meet Millie, the youngest members of our team. Let's just say those two were the life of the Ferrier party and they loved every minute.

After a very warm welcome from the Ferrier girls home, we took a walk to check out other projects Together for Haiti has going on. The first stop was the Ferrier church. Pastor Jean Aix told us the history of the church and how the Lord has made it a beacon of light in a very spiritually dark place.

Next we saw the Kindergarten and Primary School. Although school is out for the summer, there were some summer lessons going on so we were able to get a glimpse of the work that is done there.

Then, we went to visit Rosena, a dear friend and one of the first children who grew up in the children's home. She is currently the Director at the Ferrier Village, a compound with family style homes for vulnerable children. It is wonderful to see her worship the Lord by serving "the least of these". What a testimony!

Photoshoot time with Kyle

After we finished visiting, we headed back to the girls home. Although we had only a short time there, we took photographs of all of the girls, passed out shoes and backpacks, recorded clothing sizes with our IAM ministry friends and ate lunch! It was quite the afternoon... I love being able to bring down tangible items like shoes and backpacks for the kids. They are so grateful and appreciative. It's something so small that anyone can participate in which truly fills a need. Thank you to all of the supporters who made it possible!

After we said our goodbyes we headed back down the bumpy road to the airport. The plane ride back was just as exciting as it was going. This time the Suttons sat in the very front row, and watched out the cockpit window the entire time. We even saw the pilot TEXTING during takeoff!

After we landed (safely) we started the drive back to the mission center. We were stuck in Friday afternoon traffic for what seemed like forever but finally made it up the mountain to our temporary home. After another delicious dinner, we all headed to bed. Traveling is exhausting!

Please continue to pray for us. We are seeing a big picture of what the Lord is doing through Together for Haiti. We love seeing how He is working in so many areas and are excited to see where the Lord will use Hope for the Hungry to be His hands and feet. Join us?

- Jen Sutton