A long blog for the folks back home

We all had a lot to share. It wont be this long each night, but we will try to keep you updated as much as we can.

Hellooo ALL! We are sitting here chatting and we want to let our mother’s know that we are here safe and sound and without malaria or typhoid! Although our minds have been blown by some of things we have already seen, we could not be more excited to finally start this journey in Haiti. Tomorrow we will travel to La Gonave by truck and boat! We brought ten suitcases and a book bag FULL of supplies so we are excited to give it to them. Today I ate goat. That’s all. Love you mama! And daddy! And hi franzJ-Taylor

Hi America, we have obviously made it to Haiti. It is incredible here. I could not believe how beautiful this country is, even amongst all the poverty that exists. The people are so happy & have smiles on their faces (for the most part). Good news, we all ate fried goat today, and had watermelon, pineapple, and papaya juice. Delish. Tomorrow we leave for La Gonave, and I cannot wait to see the clear blue water. Ok, that is all. Mike & Sandy Tuttle if you are reading this, I am alive. Shout out. Love you. –Casie

Hiiiiiii everyone! Today we have had quite the experience. We all made some new friends on the airplane, which is always exciting. Then, after eating our goat lunch we rode in the back of truck to where we are staying. It was quite the bumpy ride, however it was so much fun to be in the midst of the traffic and bustle of the city. Riding through Port Au Prince, we saw the life of the people and the slightly scary driving. While driving through the town, it was amazing to see the different culture. We are loving every crazy minute! Okay, that is all! Love you all very much! Andrea!

Hi family and friends! I think everyone had some awesome new experiences today as we started our trip to Haiti. Some highlights of my day were just watching our team as they were starting to experience the culture. It is really amazing to see the poverty that the Haitians live in, but yet even better to see how they are still thriving in such a poverty stricken area. We covet all your prayers as we head to La Gonave (the island we will be staying on this week) tomorrow morning! – Lauren

Hello!! We are actually here. It’s hard to believe that we are actually in Haiti. It has been a long day but one full of adventure. From our delay in the airport to the new food to the cattle truck ride. I have developed a new appreciation for Haitian drivers. There were several times that I thought we were going to crash. Then the driver of the cattle truck backed up a hill to the guest house we are staying at for the night. Can’t wait for what will come tomorrow! Love and miss you all! Margaux

I can’t believe we are actually in Haiti right now! We’ve been planning and meeting since December, so it’s exciting to see everything fall together. Today has been nothing short of amazing! The landscape is very populated, but the mountain range hanging in the back is beautiful. I learned today that lines on the roads in Haiti are scarce because there were cars going the wrong way and driving on the sidewalks! This is going to be a great adventure. Love everyone back home so much!

P.S. Mom- there’s barbwire on the fence surrounding the missionary house, you’d approve J - Rach G.

So, I have decided that I am going to start driving like everyone here in Haiti. They are amazing at purging their way into traffic, passing, going up steep bumpy hills, and avoiding 1000 distractions all while staying calm and honking their horn every 15 seconds. It has been awesome so far as everyone else has shared! Praise God for bringing us here together! I love you family! –Quinn

I don’t know how many times we have said, “Guys, we are really here!” It all seems so unreal but so exciting at the same time! The truck ride was awesome, along with the food (and pineapple juice!) and the people here. We are all amazed at the beauty that is all around us. I have definitely felt God’s presence, joy, and peace today! I feel so blessed and excited to see what God has for us here. Thanks for all your prayers…keep praying, we have an adventure ahead for sure! Love love! Sarah

Well since I am one of the last ones to write, everything has pretty much been covered. Although, this IS my first time out of the country so I have been blown away so far with what I have seen and experienced. Considering I am a very type A personality, I have remained really flexible and calm throughout the chaos. It has been a learning experience and I love every minute of it! Thank you for all the prayers already prayed for our team. We would greatly appreciate any prayers during the next 9 days as we continue our adventure! For my parents: I am still upright and conscious. I know you will still worry but everything is fine and will remain fine. I love you!-The other “Rach”-Rachel M.

Currently we are awaiting the next journey tomorrow. Today seemed like a crazy rollercoaster ride. Some of us have never been out of the county and others have been blessed to serve in many other parts of this amazing world. I think the best thing is still seeing God’s beauty here in Haiti. After such devastation the people are able to find joy, and love by those who surround them. We already feel that love and joy, from the amazing people we have meet so far. For the rest of our time on the Island of La Gonave we will try to keep you updated as much as we can. Tonight we are going to add some pictures of our adventure riding through the city together. Love you all back home Marissa!