This summer I have been spending most afternoons doing art club with the children from the children's home. It has been so much fun to teach the kids about paints and drawing, and also just to spend some quiet time creating with them. Here are a few pictures of the artists at work...
Many times during our stay in Haiti I have commented to the kids that they live in a beautiful country. The mountains, oceanside, and lush green farmlands all cry out the praises of their Creator. When we learn about art we talk about God and His creativity. We can paint and draw and be artists because we are made in His image. Here are a few shots of the beauty that God created in Haiti...
As my time draws to an end here in Haiti, at least for this summer, I am trying to focus on the beauty of each moment, to cherish the value of each relationship, and to not waste a single minute that the Creator has given me. I am more thankful than ever for the way that He creatively and beautifully works all things together for our good and His glory, including many surprises and unexpected events, like taking a girl from rural New Hampshire and causing her to fall in love with a people and a place in the middle of urban Haiti. Only a master Artist could work in such a way!
Tomorrow I'm headed back to New Hampshire, but I'll do my best to write again and share more reflections on this amazing journey to Haiti! Many thanks for your support and words of encouragement over the past 5 weeks! Love in Christ, Jessie
Such serious faces on these "budding artists". They truly may become artists of notice one day!! \o/ I'm glad you are helping them realize that they DO live in a spectacularly beautiful place, and it is to be appreciated as a gift from God! :-)
ReplyDeleteBlessings, my Darling, as you head back to New Hampshire....carrying the heavy load of love, and now separation from these children to whom you have given so much,.... and from whom you have received so much. xoxo Gram
Oh how I would love to paint and create with those sweet children! I'm so thankful that you've had a wonderful time and that you were able to be a blessing and BE blessed once again! You are an inspiration xoxo! - Kelly
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