SHE HEARD:MEGAN BOUDREAUX OF RESPIRE HAITI

Megan
Boudreaux
Megan, a 28-year-old wife and mother of 4 adopted children, founded Respire Haiti in 2011.

In 2011, at the age of 24, Megan chose to obey God’s calling on her life. She stepped out in faith and over the past 4 years amazing and miraculous change has occurred in Gressier, Haiti. If you had told Megan just a few months before her drastic decision to sell all she owned and move to Gressier permanently that this is where she would end up, she most likely would have thought you to be crazy.

As Megan described the random mountain in Gressier she visited during her second medical missions trip with the hospital she worked for, it became abundantly clear that this mountain was anything but random for our Big-Picture God. On this mountain was just one tree. 

Standing under it Megan had a very specific thought while looking out into the poverty that lay before her; “Someone needs to come here” (but not her). For those familiar with Matthew West’s song Do Something, cue music here.

It seems that quite often when specifics are given to God regarding what not to do He throws those limitations out immediately and makes it next-to-impossible to say no. This is just what happened to Megan as she left Gressier only to be bombarded for months with dreams of the tree on Bellevue Mountain, an undeniable urging to return to Gressier, and a reminder of Joshua 1:9.

Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Even with this bombarding it took a few months of wrestling with the logistics of what this would look like before Megan came to terms with exactly what God was calling her to do. In January 2011, with little more than an understanding that this is where God was leading Megan quit her job, sold all her belongings and obediently moved to the land and the people that God had called her to.

Since 2011 so much has changed and progressed. Megan started this mission with little more than the clothes on her back and a desire to help. Since then, she has gone from helping to feed hungry children to providing 2 meals a day, an education, medical and dental care to 500 children and even now is beginning to provide psychological care to those who have suffered abuse. This ministry is now equipped with buildings, staff, play equipment for the children, and it is continuing to grow.

The Mission:
To encourage, educate, and empower restaveks, orphans, and vulnerable children.
-Megan Boudreaux

As Respire Haiti continues growing Megan’s mission remains the same, “To encourage, educate, and empower restaveks, orphans, and vulnerable children.” This ministry is not aimed at caring for every single restavek or orphan within the walls of Respire. This would be impossible; the need is too great. The focus is instead to bring education and empowerment to Haiti in such a way that the children they can provide for will go on to become great leaders in their country. Respire Haiti is giving these children a renewed purpose and it is giving the community a better outlook on the value of even just one child.

Megan is a beautiful example of how one person’s obedience to God can make a huge difference and a meaningful impact for years to come. Her testimony puts on display the faithfulness of the Father as He has provided for her and this ministry every step of the way.  If you are interested in hearing more about Megan’s journey and how God took a young woman with a typical job, a normal life, and the wisdom to obey from ordinary to extraordinary be sure to check out her book Miracle on Voodoo Mountain. You can also visit www.respirehaiti.org  or https://facebook.com/respirehaiti.

Snapshot:


Feeds 700 children Weekly


Sponsors 97 Students


Building a school to hold 300


provides the only medical attention available in the area


Lives out the message of God's hope daily

If Megan’s story has struck you and this ministry has been placed on your heart there are a few ways you can help.

First and foremost, Respire is in constant need of prayer. This ministry is located in a community full of spiritual warfare. The school, clinic, and most programs are housed on a mountain formerly used in Voodoo ceremonies. Prayer is a constant need.

Secondly, this organization runs on donations. Donations make it possible to educate, feed, and provide healthcare for 500 children within the school. Additionally, when the funds are available Respire is able to serve individuals and families within the community. To donate visit www.respirehaiti.org/donate today.

​Written by Lindsey.