Just about a year ago today Lisa Olson and I
joined another team to go and serve in Haiti. Little did we know what
that trip would put into motion. After we came home we had a number of
Slumberland associates ask us about our experience.
We hosted a lunch and learn to share about our time in Haiti. Many
people were moved from the photos and stories after which many
remarked…”if you ever go back I want to go with you”. SO… we put out
the invitation to the Twin Cities group and 14 others answered
the call to go and serve the Haitian people with Healing Haiti. Thanks
to each of you who supported our team through your prayers, giving
financially and/or donating 24 suit cases full of clothes, medicine,
school supplies… we personally carried over 1,100
pounds of aid to Haiti.
We have always known that Slumberland is blessed
with AMAZING people… We should not have been surprised how well our team
did in challenging conditions. Hot and humid temperatures in the mid
to high 90’s every day with humidity in the
60-70% with no complaining and smiles on everyone’s faces the team
functioned in one unified spirit. It was amazing to see everyone’s
gifts and talents surface in different ways throughout the week to serve
both the Haitians and also each other. We can’t
tell you how proud we are of the Slumberland team. We left as a group
of associates and came home united as dear friends.
We feel very honored and privileged to have led such a great team…
- Lisa and Michael
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