I’ve got my Christmas purchases packed, and I’m getting ready to go home on Saturday for two weeks of Minnesota adventures! I am excited to see family and friends, drink Starbucks, take hot showers, and drive my car.

This whole last week has already felt like Christmas! Last weekend, we got to play tourist and do some shopping in Port Au Prince, complete with a visit to a local vendors fair with iced coffee drinks and lemonade.

I’ve spent hours this week in the clinic waiting area with elders both from Titanyen and from Cite Soleil. One huge highlight for me was when our two lead eldercare workers (one from Cite Soleil and one from Titanyen) were able to meet each other. Their servant hearts are without limit!

I’ve already gotten so many Christmas gifts in the form of experiences and relationships! Work here is messy, but I’m constantly surprised and blessed by my friends and coworkers as they step up to help me.

I’ll be taking a blog break as I celebrate the holidays in Minnesota. I am both happy to be going and happy that I get to come back in January. Blessings to you and your families this Christmas!