How a Life-Changing Trip to Haiti Transformed My Heart and Prayer Life

Haiti was a life changing trip, and one that forever changed my heart. Seeing and experiencing another country, especially a third-world country, has made me tremendously more thankful for what God has blessed me with. Through Haiti, my prayer life has become deeper; furthermore, drawing me closer to God. For about a year and half, I have known that I want to become a missionary doctor. I had yet to experience what that really entailed and meant.

Looking out and seeing the mountains of Boyer, and playing with the kids in the town, brought an indescribable peace to my heart. From that moment on, I knew that being a missionary doctor was not only my desire, but God's desire for me as well. Haiti was the trip of a lifetime. I give God all the praise for opening doors and allowing me to go. I opened my heart, and God took hold of it. I feel that Haiti was just a small step in what God has in store for me, but I will never forget the trip. It was the first step in the right direction for the rest of my life. Haiti touched my heart deeply, and it is my prayer that I touched the Haitians' lives as well.

With all the love I can give,

Aubrey Hefley