One of the last things we got to experience in Haiti before we left was the evening prayer at St. Joseph's. Each morning and evening the boys get together for prayer and worship. Bill was leading the night we asked if we could sit in. We sat in the back observing and not fully understanding everything being said. Occasionally I would recognize a word or two, but it was a moving experience being only an observer. One of the things the boys did during the prayer was to recognize actions others had done throughout the day. I heard the name Chris mentioned and did not pay it much attention. I assumed they were speaking of one of the youth in the group. After my name was mentioned again, I noticed everyone looking at me. Then Bill told me the boys had recognized me for helping the children at Wings of Hope. I was shocked! Not only did I think anything I had done was significant, but I was amazed at how they knew we had helped with the children. Here were all these young boys and men praying in the midst of tremendous turmoil in their country, and recognizing the little I had done to help. I was not only amazed, but deeply moved. It reminded me of the Biblical allegory told to most children of how God keeps his eye on the sparrow, just as this cross watches over those who enter the prayer room. It also showed me how even the smallest of our actions can be noticed by others around us. It is both comforting and daunting to realize you are being watched for both the good and the bad we do.http://www.heirloomcrafters.com/gallery/gazetowardsheaven.html
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