Name: Melanie "Giggles" Flietstra
Age: 26
City you live in: Visalia
Job: 4th Grade Teacher
What word would best describe you: caring
Describe the perfect day: Morning coffee with friends, a day at the beach with a good book, and a wonderful, evening campfire with more great people (preferably singing songs to Jesus together)!
Who are the top 3 most influential people in your life: Jesus, my dad and mom.
What’s going to be playing through your headphones on this trip: Any version of "Be still and know that I am God"
Why did you sign up for this trip: I signed up for this trip because my heart leaped for joy with the thought of going to Haiti, connecting with the community, and loving their orphans.
What excites you most about this trip: Loving on those kids: Hugs, smiles, and lots of singing!
What are you nervous about in this trip: The language barrier--I speak Spanish, not Creole!
How can people pray for you through this trip: Please pray for health, safety, and opportunities to show Christ's love in tangible ways.
Hi Mel,
ReplyDeleteYou are going to be such a blessing to those children!!! You are truly caring and loving and God will use you to bless others I am sure. I will be praying for you!
Sincerely,
Delinda