The truth is, I am more terrified of the idea of coming home than I am of leaving. Thinking of being back after being gone for 11 months makes me anxious and I am trying so hard not to dwell on that right now because I want to be present in these moments and in the moments to come. As afraid as I may be of what I will be missing out on, of how different things will be when I do get back, on whether or not I will even want to stay when I get back…I am moving forward afraid but trusting that God’s grace will carry me through the fear.
I will be coming home at some point and this is what the last months on the race will look like from May 2019 to June 2019.
Haiti
Even before the 2010 earthquake, Haiti was the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Today, rubble still lies in the streets and many families live in tents.
Corruption, crime, and the black market prevent them from rebuilding the country on their own. False gods and voodoo lure people deeper into darkness.
But the Church is rising up.
Haiti is experiencing a spiritual revival right now like it has never seen before. The Church is becoming the driving force behind Haiti’s ongoing rebirth.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic shares an island with Haiti.
After 2010 earthquake, the country became a refuge for thousands of displaced people.
Although known for its vast sugar plantations, the nation’s economy depends on tourism. Political corruption is a lasting issue, along with the expanding gap between wealthy and poor.
While many Dominicans claim Christianity, estimates suggest 70% are Christians in name only—and indigenous religious customs steeped in witchcraft still thrive in many villages.
// You’re on a mission to keep me from where I should go // Oh, I’ve had enough of your scheming // I’ll be leaving // Oh, I hope you know your end is near // Oh, fear, you’ll never keep me here //
