“Sa neg fe neg, bondye ri.”
Translation: What man does to man makes God laugh. Meaning, people treat each other ridiculously.”
At the time I read this proverb,I had just checked the “baby” registry we started in late April to collect clothes and shoes for our kids. We had registered for a little over 80 items and only 3 remained. I was blown away. So when I read this proverb, I kind of laughed at the end and said to myself, “Yeah ridiculously well!”
While I am sure there are instances when God laughs at the truly ridiculous way we treat one another, I have a feeling he laughs out of happiness and pride when we do great things for others, especially people we do not know. I know most of the people who purchased shirts and shoes and underwear for our kids have never met them. Most of them have never been to Haiti, have never met me in person. Not only that but they won’t get to see the end product, the sheer joy on the kids’ faces when we give them their bundle of new clothes. Sure there will be pictures but pictures never capture true emotion. And they…or should I say you seeing as how many of you helped out…still chose to treat the Heart of God Haiti kids ridiculously well. For that we thank you so very much!!
Be sure to check out our Facebook page to see the photos of their smiling faces when we do hand everything out. Even though it isn’t as good as hearing their shrieks of joy and the chatter of telling other kids what they received, I promise their toothy grins will make your day. 🙂
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