Another amazing day in Haiti. Started the day off by going to Saut d'eau (or Sodo on many signs). The falls that supply energy for all of Haiti. Was really beautiful and cool. We walked all through the falls with all these kids helping us. Shot lots of great pics and video.
Jimmy our guide said he had a surprise for us which now knowing what it was wish we were up at 6 am doing to the falls so we could spend more time there. He took us to this wealthy guys property which was be beyond incredible and he bought a goat for us to eat. It was a lot of fun and a nice little break.
We then rushed like mad to get to Pastor Benoit's orphanage where they were waiting for us to have dinner. We gave them extra money to have a dinner one night while we were here with his family and all of the kids. We served every single child their food and they sat there so patiently waiting for Pastor Benoit to say they can eat. After eating we jumped up and they had music blasting which we then began to dance with each one, one at a time which they thought was hilarious as did I.
After a little while it was prayer time. We found out they pray 2 times a day for an hour each time. First at 5am and last at 9pm after dinner then straight to bed. We were invited to join and take some footage. It is hard to explain but really intense. Pastor Benoit was talking quit fast the whole time loudly and all the kids were leaned over praying loudly to themselves. During his sermon I heard him giving thanks to different things including us. A little girl fell of her bench cause she fell asleep so I picked her up and put her in my lap. She fell asleep snoring in my arms. It was so sweet.
When they finished they go around to everyone and give hugs and say thank you. We then followed them into their bed area and said bon nuit to all of them. That was our day.
It's going to be hard to say goodbye on Saturday morning. I really feel like they are my family and will miss them a lot. I know I will be back but it won't be easy.
I'm now reallllllllly exhausted and heading to bed. Going to the mountains to feed poor children that want us to help them. I wish I had millions of dollars so I could help more.
Bon nuit
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