Soon

One day soon I will get to walk the red, rocky paths again. Holding a sweaty little hand in mine. Marveling at my barefooted companions. Admiring the tropical foliage and sunshine. Worshipping the God who made it all. I can’t wait.

Haitian Creole Proverb

This is a good proverb about the past:

Pa rele “fèmen baryè!” lè chwal fin pase.

 

“Don’t yell, ‘Close the gate!’ after the horse has already gone out.” What’s done is done.

Ready, Set, Go!

Lived so long with my eyes on me

Too deaf to hear, too blind to see

Broken hearts on the city streets but

I can hear that You're calling me to

Be the hope, be the light,

Be the love right now

Oh, You put my life in motion

Your love makes me want to give my all

Ready, Set, Go

Ready, Set, Go

So no, I'm not holding back anymore

Like an engine ready to explode

Ready, Set, Go

Ready, Set, Go

Can't stop, this clock is counting down

So many lost waiting to be found

I will go where You're leading me, God

Reach my hands to the least of these

Be the hope, be the light,

Be the love right now

Starting right now

Oh, You put my life in motion

Your love makes me want to give my all

Ready, Set, Go

Ready, Set, Go

So no, I'm not holding back anymore

Like an engine ready to explode

Ready, Set, Go

Ready, Set, Go

Give me the green light, Show me the finish line

No more spinning in circles, No more wasting time

So let it start today, Where I flip the switch and say

You're my light, I won't fight, I'll go wherever You say

To the top of the highest mountain, to the bottom of every valley

I'll be the spark that turns into the grand finale

This love is something everyone needs to know

Hearts are calling, no more stalling, it's just

Ready, Set, Go

Broken hearts on the city streets but

I can hear that You're calling me to

Be the hope, be the light,

Be the love right now, Starting right now

Oh, You put my life in motion

Your love makes me want to give my all

Ready, Set, Go

Ready, Set, Go

So no, I'm not holding back anymore

Like an engine ready to explode

I'm Ready, Set, Go

Ready, Set, Go

--“Ready, Set, Go” by Royal Tailor

Faces of Haiti: Sassy Pants

I’m sure I’ll be surprised this summer to find that all the little kids on La Montagne have grown up! I look forward to it anyway.

Haitian Creole Proverb

Here’s a great Haitian Creole proverb about neighbors:

Vwazinaj se fanmi.

“Neighbors are family.” Good neighbors are like family. What one wants for one’s family, one should want for one’s neighbors.