In a small housing unit in Gressier, Haiti live three beautiful, eldely women. These women are strong in spirit, but physically weak. Like many of the elderly who do not have families to provide for them and meet their basic needs of food, cleanliness, etc., they are often abused and victimized. In Haiti these elderly are referred to as the “forgotten ones.” But God doesn’t forget them.  He sees their struggles and loves them in their weakness.

In April Love Feeds OUR World sent in a team to build a bathroom for these three ladies who we lovingly refer to as the Golden Girls of Haiti. It  includes running water, a flushing toilet, and a shower that is wheelchair accessible. Our team, with the assistance of several Haitian men, accomplish an amazing about of work: digging over 180 foot trench for waterlines, installing all the plumbing, putting in a new floor; however, at the end of the week there was still more to be done. (Read the full article on their week in Haiti written by Chris Flores)

That’s where our June team came in. They finished the work, installing the toilet, sink and shower; a Haitian crew assisted with masonry and today the Golden Girls have a beautiful new bathroom.

I will never forget the way these ladies praised God when they realized they could drink the water from their very own sink. Watching their joy was better than any Christmas present I’ve ever received. Praise God for all He does for the least of these and the way He uses us to accomplish his plans.