Okay, consider this a warm-up post. Consider that I haven't written narratively (google tells me that's not a word....whatever.) or introspectively for public perusal in a long time. I'll get more into the meat of the trip in other posts...this was just a quickie.
I was informed that if I had any tattoos or piercings, it would be wise to find some way to cover them before getting to the compound where we'll be working in Haiti. Thankfully, I don't have to worry about that. (which begs the question: do I not have either? or do I simply not have them in places that people can see? I'll leave that to your imagination. Be careful.)
It did occur to me, however, that I may not have sufficient pairs of work jeans for this endeavor. I'll figure out what to do about that later...but for now I'm left wondering the obvious:
what's worse?
The reason it's preferred for us not to have tattoos and piercings is because the local population where we'll be working would very easily associate them with forms of Devil worship. I get that. I respect that.
What about people who don't have pants though?
playful banter is welcome...
¡via con dios! amigo.
ReplyDeleteGood luck. I started mine back in '09 and got to two posts. I'll have to look at keeping it up to date again.
ReplyDeletethe most powerful weapon we have is words! So be careful, very careful of what you say and how you say it! also amazing, words allow us an opportunity to develop a relationship and keep it growing. I pray that your words bring knowledge, healing, and love to those you come in contact with! Carry on, Sir.
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