Here is part 2 of Haiti Revisited, the 10 year anniversary.
Haiti
Before the Arrest
This is part one (of three) of the retelling of the journey with the Lord in those God ordained days in Haiti, ten years ago.
The Far Side of the Desert
January 30, 2010 – There are days that have a lasting impact upon body, mind, and soul. There are events that leave permanent marks. No one can see them, but they are there. Those God ordained days on the far side of the wilderness were physically hard, spiritually complex, and emotionally full of an unexpected…
Songs in the Night
Beginning Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. you are invited to remember the kind provision of God upon our church (Eastside Baptist Church) during days that were unclear and confusing. Ten years ago God gave us the opportunity to display His glory while in a fiery ordeal. Join us on February 2, 9, and…
What Man Intended for Harm…
The story of how I met this kind brother began in days of great uncertainty fueled by inaccurate and untruthful reporting from global media outlets. While many, including Christians, wanted to blame and criticize 10 Americans who were arrested in the early days following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and their churches for slowing down…
Today, Your Freedom Has Come
Journal entry from February 17, 2010 – Port-au-Prince, Haiti ___________________________________________________________ I’m guarding my heart and mind against disappointment, yet I believe we will go home today. Alex came by today with a note saying he is sure we will go home this week. He seems to think even today for most of us, maybe. We…
Press On
The following is from my personal journal dated January 28, 2010. Location, Port-au-Prince, Haiti ________________________________________ We have contacted Pastor Jean Sainvil, we are lined up with our three [translators], and we are still working on finalizing documentation. The process seems difficult to understand and situations change the process after clarity has been given [to us.]…
Today, Your Freedom Has Come
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 — This morning I decided to put on my new clothes. I’m guarding my heart and mind against disappointment, yet I believe we will go home today. Alex came by today with a note saying he is sure we will go home this week. He seems to think even today for…
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
From my journal, Sunday, February 14, 2010 A third day in a row we are wakened to the sound of the faithful in song outside our jail. This morning in the midst of the Creole language comes the familiar tune of a song I have sung many times over. Then as clear as a Sunday…
Today, Your Freedom Has Come!
“Today, your freedom has come!” Alex Veillard February 17, 2010 – Port-au-Prince, Haiti