Janurary 12, 2011

I had no idea what to expect yesterday, the one year anniversary of the earthquake.  I spent the morning reading through my blog and looking at pictures from last year. I shed some tears remembering those we lost and praying for their families. I was unsure how the day would unfold... I was able to attend several worship services all over the city and everywhere we went we saw people praying, singing and worshiping God.  There was mourning and there were tears but overall there was a sense of peace, and thankfulness to be alive.  I was able to go to the lookout point overlooking the city and pray with some friends over the city.  We prayed for those who were mourning loved ones and for the future leaders of this country. As I sit here tonight I remember the pain and sadness of last year.  I remember the days and weeks of shock and not knowing who was dead or alive.  I remember how lost and scared I felt.  But today, one year later as I look back I know without a doubt that God is good, He is gracious and He gives us what we stand in need of.  As I drove around yesterday I saw that Haitians know this more than most... their faith in Him is a testimony to us all.