The following is a transcript of my journal entries chronicling
the events of my first mission trip (with wife in tow) to Croix Des
Bouquets, Haiti:
June 29 / 2014
[Update], Sunday
Thursday night found me hospitalized from what started as flu like
symptoms and escalated to a fever that placed me into a state of
delirium worthy of an ambulance ride to our local hospital. I later
found out that my symptoms were the result of dual contributors of
dehydration and an intestinal bacterial infection.
My hospitalization lasted until Saturday afternoon before I was
finally released. I’m now just regaining my strength after this
health relapse; taking antibiotics and transitioning back to “solid”
foods are my natural priorities right now. This was quite alarming
for all involved, especially my sweet little wife. I am however
thankful for the support my natural and spiritual family gave both
myself and my wife during this challenge.
Given the reports of this experience, the “big” question from
many is this; “would I do it all over again?” well the short
answer is – yes, yes I would. What we did for the kingdom of God in
Haiti, and what God did in our own hearts is worth far more than any
temporary infirmity, I and others of the team may have experienced.
To clarify, I know I am not called to “go and stay”; but I
do believe in a general sense that all believers (myself included)
are called to “go”. While the mission field may not be my
final destination, it is one of the many required stops on the path
set before me.
So would I go back to Haiti? Would I go to another land should God
call me? I can only answer with the question; would Peter again walk
on the waters if Christ beckoned him? I believe he would; and therein
is my answer.
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