This post is a day late, since the post I actually wrote Thursday night went into Haiti cyberspace somewhere!
It was an amazing day here in Haiti! Loads of activity in one short day....
We began our day walking the girls to school...slipping in our flip flops as we navigated over bumpy roads and around the muddied, water filled holes. The girls scurried along briskly so as not to be late....while some of us stopped to picture take and say "bonjour" to the locals....it is truly enjoyable to see that education is utmost to these kids, they are so excited to go to school and learn.
Once returning to the guest house we had a full breakfast then broke into groups to begin projects. Luke and Mark worked on setting the forms to pour concrete picnic tables, Bob and Brian worked on the guest house roof top building a sunroof over the sitting area, and Sue, Sherrie and I tackled a closet at the guest house that has years of donated clothing stacked on racks and in boxes, with hopes to makes some organization out of the chaos. We made some headway but only made a dent in this project. We also took a trip into town to the market with Suzette (had to purchase the coffee, soooo good!). Sherrie and I braved the ride in the back of the truck, standing up holding onto a metal bar, while "kamikaze" Suzette drove us through some tough terrain....Yikes!!
We had a medical team arrive today from Florida, whom we will be joining on Saturday, where we will drive 2 hours into the mountains to work a clinic and food drive for the locals of that area. In preparation for that day these two teams worked packing up 391 bags of rice and beans. This will be distributed to the Haitians along with other food and medical supplies.
The afternoon was spent with the kids, doing bible stories, games, songs. It is heartwarming to see the eagerness to learn, and love these kids wish to share....
Back to the guest house for a dinner of Haitian pizza (!!!!), some relaxation, reflection, then the much needed sleep.
Aue de voir till the next time :)
K
That Haitian coffee is good...isn't it. I very much enjoy reading the updates. I trust that so far everyone is healthy and adjusting to the heat....it is hot..isn't it?? Sleep well tonight and enjoy the trip tomorrow.
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Yes, brother Joe, it is hot. From one sensitive brother to another, all is well thus far.
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