Back Again, by Lauren Nalevaiko

I'm so thrilled to be going back again to Haiti. To serve with Forest Hill and see what has changed since I was there last. I looked through all my old pictures from last spring break, and although the poverty is hard to witness, the joy of the Haitians remains consistent in every photo.  Most of us see ourselves as loyal Christians who may be able to recite our favorite verse on command.  But you can see the light of Christ shine through the people of Haiti. While we might throw a few dollars in the offering hoping to look like a good Christian, these Haitian people have given their whole lives to Christ and have done it willingly. They give cheerfully rather than out of obligation.  This opportunity to return to Haiti mean so much to me. Haiti was the first and only place I  have ever gone to on an overseas mission trip.  Last time I was able to build strong relationships with the people I went with as well as the Haitians.  I am so glad that this where I will spend my senior spring break and Easter. There isn't anywhere else I would rather be on Easter than at a Haitian church service.