I am struggling with the thought of writing this blog. I don’t know what to say and how to say it…
Many, many tears have been shed here at the Leogane Girls Home in the recent days. Our hearts are heavy and we are sad but life will go on and God’s will will continue to unfold.
Due to some ongoing problems with the mission here and some complicated issues state side, the BRIC board has decided to send all the girls away and close the doors to this mission. ( I don’t know how else to say it.. hopefully I won’t be offending anyone!)
I was thinking of the song this morning about: When the home falls apart, the children are the broken pieces. Will you pray with us for each little heart that is hurting.. each soul that has been affected? Pray that God in His almighty power would make something good come out of this. 
We are grateful to BRIC for allowing us to continue to live here, in spite of “losing our job”. They have told us that we are free to take in needy children at “our expense”. Another huge test of FAITH and TRUST! :) We do not know what all God has in mind for our family but it is our desire to walk in His perfect will for our lives. He has provided and will continue to provide.
Our desire has been and still is.. to do our very best with each job He gives us.
I want to share a familiar story with you… I think it would do us some good to think about the story again and perhaps apply it to our lives in a genuine effort to make a difference in the life of someone:
The Starfish Rescuers
adapted from The Star Thrower by Loren Eiseley (1907-1977)
Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.
One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the beach and saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought of someone who would dance to the day, and so, he walked faster to catch up.
As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, and that what he was doing was not dancing at all. The young man was reaching down to the shore, picking up small objects, and throwing them into the ocean.
He came closer still and called out "Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?"
The young man paused, looked up, and replied "Throwing starfish into the ocean."
"I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" asked the somewhat startled wise man.
To this, the young man replied, "The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they'll die."
Upon hearing this, the wise man commented, "But, young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every mile? You can't possibly make a difference!"
At this, the young man bent down, picked up yet another starfish, and threw it into the ocean. As it met the water, he said, "It made a difference for that one."
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Don and I are not out to “Change the world” or even “To Change Haiti”, we are out to make a difference in perhaps only a few (in comparison to all the needs around us) … I trust God will continue to nurture the seeds that were sown in the hearts of the little girls lives while here. They seemed to love us as a Mommy and Daddy even though the color of our skin is different.. even though we were still struggling to learn their language!
Special moments before separation.
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Once again, Thanks to all of you who care about our family and for the work here in Haiti. The “fight” is real!
Love to all!
Karole
