If you’ve ever been out for a rich and chocolatey dessert with me, you’ll know that I sometimes order more than I can chew. I am a big fan of decadent desserts; layers of silky smooth fudge and rich chocolate cheesecake, whipped cream on the side and a drizzle of syrup across a crisp white plate. That is my idea of a good evening out with a friend.
But most of the time, I order the most delectable dessert I see then about halfway through realize I should probably not finish it. A friend of mine once told me when we were out on such a treat night, “Lorene, you can’t let it conquer you.” Of course she was speaking in jest. But I still like to think of that. If I plan to do something, I can’t let it conquer me.
Pockets of Change is kind of like that enticing piece of pie. I know it will be great, I know I’ll enjoy it along the way, but it could conquer me before I conquer the project.
OK, enough about dessert. All that to say I feel I’ve bitten off a sizable chunk of interviews already and have yet to digest them for your enjoyment. (Do you like how I used digest there as a double meaning? Oh my, perhaps I need to get out more…)
We’re now finished our time in Haiti. In fact, we’re not even in the country anymore and I have yet to tell more about Mirebelais, all the excitement of Haiti Children’s Home and the people we worked with from Chilliwack’s Southside Church. I haven’t even mentioned Grand Goave, our meetings at HaitiARISE Ministries and the amazing things God is doing through this organization. I could write about a dozen more things too, such as the trip to Port Au Prince, our time with the very first project partner Hungry for Life every had, the antics we have had along the way and what we are learning from the experience.
Like I say, it’s a big piece of cake. I now realize I’m not going to get to share every bite with you along the way. But with one country down and three more to go, I’m going to focus on the most tasty morsels from now on to share on the Pockets of Change blog. For now, we’re going to give you a three-course meal in quick succession to fill you up. We’ll have a few posts here next time we have internet to give you a taste of Haiti, then the blog topics move to Peru.
Bon appetit.
Tags: Lessons
Justin and Lorene, it is so fun to be reading your blog. I am very excited to hear about how things are going in Peru. Lorene – Remeber to watch out for kids chewing on balloons.. you wouldnt want them to “choke and die”…Justin – I know meals without me at the table wont be the same, but try to stay strong
… Just kidding!.. You two are an amazing couple, and God is doing great things through you both. Your in my prayers. Hope all is well!
Sydnee