We learned that orphans are easier to ignore before you know their names. They are easier to ignore before you see their faces. It is easier to pretend they're not real before you hold them in your arms. But once you do, everything changes. -David Platt

Thursday, May 28, 2015

My First Visitor at COTP

I had my first visitor at COTP last week.  It was so fun to have Jess down here visiting me.  The two of us first met in Haiti when we were both volunteering at Bernard Mevs, in Port Au Prince.  We traveled together when I visited COTP for the first time and she was with me on my trip last November when I decided to move here.  So it seemed only fitting that she'd be my first visitor in my new home.  It's so fun to have someone from home who has had a glimpse of my life here in Haiti.  Someone who has seen where I live.  Someone who also knows these kids' names and has held them in her arms.  Someone who knows what it's like to ride a moto through Cap Haitien.  Someone who has experienced the beauty of Haiti's mountains and beaches with me.  Someone who considers a week spent visiting an orphanage in Haiti to be the perfect "vacation" from life in the States. 




Jess has a gift with photography.  She blessed us last week by snapping a ton of candid pictures of the kids and even doing a few family photos.  Here is a peek at Jess' week at COTP...





































From me, B, and all the kids at Children of the Promise, thanks for visiting Jess!  Hurry back! 


Children of the Promise has given permission for the posting of the photos on this site.  Photos taken of  the children in the care of Children of the Promise are not to be posted publicly without explicit permission given by Children of the Promise.

1 comment:

  1. Courtney,
    I'm not sure if you remember me....(Milind and I were in GCl and I came with you guys to Honduras:) I'm so blessed to come across you site. We have a 7 year and 2 year old and I would love to read your blog with them. Will keep you and your mission in our prayers.
    lots of love,
    Preethi.

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