Haiti & Vineal Saint Louis!!

I met Vineal Saint Louis in April 2010, This young boy was 5 years old and instantly was connected to me. At the time I was just trying to grasp the destruction I was seeing .. So much damage in a world that was already broken.. Why was I here,what was I going to do to change the atmosphere or make an impact to help such a crisis.

I was traveling with the organization called Restore Haiti. They bring hope to a community through a feeding program ,Sending kids to school , And paying for their medical needs as well.This is all through sponsorships from people like you and I. Such an awesome thing to witness.

So we were going through the week with projects and other task that needed to be accomplished while we were there. Throughout the week they would have the feeding program and if there was a team there they would help serve the kids a hot meal. I noticed that the Vineal the young boy that was clinging to me was there but he wasn't eating.. I asked if he was sponsored, they replied no. It was in that moment that I began to know what love really meant. I said lets get him a hot meal I'm ready to help this boy (Vineal).

He grabbed a seat at the table, This is where my heart started to fall apart in the most beautiful way. He looked back at me with eyes that simply said thanks. This absolutely changed my outlook on life. I'm hear on this earth to serve and to love. He was the sweet little angel that changed my life.

It was on my third trip that I was able to see him receive awards for his accomplishments in school.. He was doing very well, It made my heart really happy!!

In the summer of 2012 I would be staying for 72 days. God laid it on my heart to stay the summer in Jacmel, to develop  strong relationships and just pour everything I had into a community that changed my life, Through the power of Jesus Christ. I was able to spend a lot of time with Vineal and get to know his Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother & Cousin. Such an amazing summer that will be forever cherished.. It was coming closer to the end of my trip, The day before I had to head back to the states. I was sitting at their house .. And in the very little creole that I knew I invited the family to come to dinner .. I wanted to sit and fellowship over dinner  with the family that changed my life !! Such a Glorious Moment!!!  They all rushed inside the house  with smiles on their face .. They were getting dressed up for this special occasion. Tears began to fall on my face, and I  was in a complete state of thankfulness . We walked to the house DAD ,MOM ,SISTER, LITTLE BROTHER,VINEAL & I . It was a joyous occasion!!! After the meal was over Mom & Dad couldn't stop thanking me and Dad started to tear up when he gave me a hug goodbye. Love them so much !!

Throughout the past three years I always make it priority if I'm going to Jacmel to take a few moments to go visit with Vineal and his family. The part that wrecks me the most is there is always a chair waiting for me on the front porch, As if to say "thank you Chris" , But all the while I'm thanking Jesus for the most amazing opportunity. Abba introduced me to an angel and I am forever blessed .  A relationship that will last a life time !!! Vineal Saint Louis Is my Angel !!!!