An Oasis - Haiti Mission Trip Journal Jan 12 2013
By Ann Brau - President of Reiser Relief
Our team set off early again today for another crazy, chaotic, and confusing ride through the city of Port au Prince on our way to the Village of Jesus in Leogane, Haiti, a home for over 30 abandoned women. And just as we were treated to spectacular views of the mountains yesterday as we left the city, today we were we humbled by views of the ocean in every array of blue on God’s magnificent pallet of colors.
It wasn’t until after Father Reiser’s death that we learned about the Village of Jesus and discovered that a great part of it was built by the beloved founder of our organization, Father Reiser. In as much as the ocean was an oasis of hues of blue, the Village of Jesus was an oasis of peace, love and tranquility to these women. It was located on a side road nearly hidden by greenery and was a complex of well-kept buildings and perfectly manicured grounds.
We were greeted by Sister Alta …More