As we celebrate the coming of our King to earth this month, I think I am finally ready to put into words some thoughts about our trip to Haiti this past July. Ms. Vicki, my dad, my oldest daughter, and I made a trip with a team from Joy in Haiti, an O’Fallon-based ministry organization. We had the privilege of spending 9 days in Haiti doing various things with the House of Joy Orphanage and the New Christian Church & School of Tabarre. Following God’s leading to make this trip, I went in open to receive whatever God had for our team as well as the Haitians we had the privilege of meeting there. I was overwhelmed with the joy the girls shared with us.


I left a piece of my heart in Haiti with the girls when our plane took off at the end of the 9 days. Both Ms. Vicki and I were crying as we watched the island get smaller and smaller from our windows in the plane. And then we noticed a rainbow in the clouds over the country – God’s sweet reminder that He is sovereign in all places and in all situations. Although I was thrilled to be coming home to the rest of my family, it was hard to return to such luxury, provision, and more rigid schedules. Plus, I was freezing in the air conditioning – lol! I have heard from others that this transition is normal, especially after being somewhere so different from home.
Dancing for Jesus with girls who call the orphanage their home is a humbling experience that has impacted the way I view life. Some of the girls have no family, and some do have family members in other parts of the country, many of whom are displaced from a hurricane or earthquake and cannot care for the girls. Most have stories that will break your heart. But all of them remind me of our kiddos here – full of life, joy, peace, laughter, hugs, and love! They have smiles that will melt and capture your heart. Please remember them in your prayers when you think of them! I am thankful for the life of each girl as we celebrate the life of our Savior. I give thanks for the church, school, & orphanage, along with the ministry of Joy In Haiti contributing to the well-being & provision of these precious gifts of life!

Click here to learn more about Joy In Haiti – There are two new little ones that we met this past summer who may still be in need of sponsorship as well!
– Michelle Revelle