Bon Samaritan

I had the chance to meet some wonderful people today. Luke was headed over to play soccer with some kids and he let me come along so we hopped on a moto and rode a few minutes south to Bon Samaritan Orphanage. The first thing that catches your eye when you pull in the gate is the huge pink and white home, complete with tower and parapet (mmhmm).  We headed up the second floor to say hi to Ann, who’s spent the last 16 years serving in Haiti. For more of her story and the work being done through Bon Samaritan visit: http://bonsamaritan.org/home While Luke un-broke the ball pump I took a walk with Ann down to the public beach. It was so fun to even briefly hear her story. When we got back soccer was well underway in the spacious yard. Bon Samaritan mostly takes in handicap children and watching them laugh, smile, and play soccer as hard as anyone was so amazing. These kids, who are affected by everything from clubfeet to amputation, have a place where they are at home and comfortable and normal. It made me so happy to watch them enjoy life for all it was worth playing a game of soccer that didn’t seem to have any rules. I even got to practice the tiny bit of Creole I’ve learned. Such a refreshing end to my week.