Mission and Family

In about 2 days my dad is leaving for Haiti. My parents have done mission work in many countries including Lithuania, the Philippines, the Bahamas, the US, and other places I can't think of right now. While I can't say their efforts are directly responsible for my interest in mission work, I suspect it has influenced me in ways I cannot quite understand.

My dad is going to Haiti with a different group than with which I am going. While in Haiti they are going to work on some construction projects for orphanages as well as look at some new construction sites in Port-au-Prince. I have to say I wish I was traveling with him. I have never been on a trip with either of my parents, but as my dad and I seem to share some common draw to Haiti in these past years it would be nice to work on a project together in Haiti.

My dad has a different perspective on Haiti than I as he first visited the country before the earthquake and has spent the bulk of his time on the island in the north outside Port-au-Prince. I, on the other hand, first visited the country after the earthquake and have spent my time in Port-au-Prince. Hearing his perspective helps me better understand the state of the country before the earthquake.

I wish him luck on his trip and my prayers go out for him and the team for their safety as well as the good work.

And as a shameless plug, I am still gathering funds for my trip to Haiti at the end of February. If you have any interested or desire to help support my mission trip to Haiti any amount is welcome and appreciated. Donations can be sent to:

David Bainbridge
C/O Haiti Mission
P.O. Box 54040
San Jose, CA 95154-4040

Or to the organization with which I am working at

Shantia Wright-Gray
WAYS Coordinator
Support for: David Bainbridge
P.O. Box 7028
Ocean Park, ME 04063

Or

GSMC (Good Samaritan Mission Council)
(Please specify “Haiti 2012” and support for "David Bainbridge")
800 Main St., Suite 126 • Holden, MA 01520
Phone: 774-364-1335 • www.laromana.org
IRS Info: 501(c)(3) Public Charity