School was cancelled for several weeks after the earthquake. Therefore, school is still in session in Haiti. I was privileged to speak at two school assemblies. When we pulled up to the "school" I was amazed at what I saw. A series of tents under shade trees. The school building was too damaged to hold classes. Chalk boards were screwed into a "former" exterior wall, the desks were as primitive as I have seen, the floor dirt, but the children full of smiles as we entered this maze of tents! The administrator quickly greeted us in his perfectly pressed dress pants, shirt and tie. The children were all in beautiful uniforms sitting in a most respectful way.
I had so much fun! We laughed, sang, encouraged them in God's love, taught fire safety and of course handed out candy and limited supplies.
These were the blessed ones. Over half of Haiti's children do not get to attend school. While public school technically does exist, one must have uniforms & shoes and transportation to attend. This is near impossible for many Haitian children. However, again... THE CHURCH...has stepped in to educate, to provide shoes & uniforms and give a future & a hope.... Jeremiah 29:11 I am so blessed to be part of "THE CHURCH"
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