Hi Friends,
Well we have just completed supper. It has been a busy day.
Most of the team have been working on the school. Great progress has happened today. The back wall is up about 6 rows to where the windows will begin to take shape.
Faith spent most of her day with the younger children, helping to tend to them and getting to know them.
Dennis went to St Marc with Karen to go to the bank and pick up a few supplies. It was certainly an adventure. I don't know which is the most frightening - the big bus last night or the little Tracker this afternoon. My hat is off to Karen - I don't think I would want to drive here. There are kids, cows, dogs, goats and all kinds of cars and trucks to avoid. Words can not describe it. Then I am sure that we came home only by the grace of God. Let me explain - there is a gas shortage here this week (real or imaginery I am not sure - and it doesn't matter). When we left the compound Karen said we did not have any gas in the truck. Well we got to St Marc (40 minutes away) and could not get gas to get home - I am sure we came home on fumes.
We did stop at one place and they wanted $100. Haitian per gsallon (5 times the regular price) We said that we would take our chances. We were praising the Lord greatly when we drove into the compound.
Dickie and I worked on several projects today - replacing the gate at the stairs in the main house, replacing screening on one of the house doors - there will be more of that tomorrow. Dickie also is in the process of building some shelving for Karen's room.
The heat is oppressive here - that's the word the men were using at the school site. Ed suffered some from the heat today and had to make it a short day. He got some sleep and took a shower and he came around nicely. The heat sneaks up on you and you really don't notice how dehydrated you've become.
Enough chatter for this evening. We love and appreciate each of you and as we pray for you we invite you to continue to pray for us.
Now for so
me pictures - hope you enjoy them.
me pictures - hope you enjoy them.
God bless
Pastor Dennis
9 comments:
Hi Dad- Is the child that Faith is next to in the picture available for sponsorship? The child looks like he/she has CP or somthing similar....
thinking of you All there. We are in the USA with the Agrell's and it is winter here -8, hope this helps to cool you off some. Have a great time and we are enjoying reading the blog at all times.
Take care, love & prayers
Anna & Dick
Hi Grampy,
It is Hailey, today is my turn. Mommy got us a book called "Welcome to Haiti", we have been having fun looking at the pictures, while mom reads it. I shared it with Brookie yesterday and told her that is were Faithy is, you know one of the pink ladies. I miss you and love you, Gramp. Grammy has been visiting lots, she loves and misses you too. Drink lots of water today and have a good day. love you
xoxoxo
Goodbye,
Princess Hailey
Love from the rest of the Crew too
Good Morning everyone, windy , showery here today.At least we can travel safely today.
Glad to see your blog post with the pictures!!
Will be praying for you today, drink lots of water and like the fitness people say "pace yourselves".
Love you,
Judy
Hi this is Heather,Gerry please pray for our Majors-they both are in bed very sick.Love You and Miss You.Now this is for Brian.His Aunt Avis says to drink lots of water and to be very careful,we need him to be able to function when he gets home.Lots Of Love and hugs from Aunt Avisxxxxxxx.
Hi guys - it's Dad (Tim). The little boy is Alexandre (sp?) - he's been actually adopted by Karen herself.
He's a super-happy little guy and lives here in the main house. He has CP or something of that nature (they're working on a formal diagnosis) and has been here for a couple of years. When he first came, he had almost no mobiity. He progressed to moving in a special walker, to pushing himself around using a regular chair, and is now learning to stand and walk on his own - something people here never thought he'd be able to do. He's also attending school now too.
He does almost everything with his feet and toes - he can pick things up and manipulate them easily, almost like hands.
He also loves playing soccer with everyone - we've all had turns playing with him in the evenings and during breaks.
When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.
Ivy Baker Priest
The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning.
Winston Churchill
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Keep the hard work.
Hi dad and bumpy! Thinging of you all. Mom says "take it easy and dont get kidnapped" Mom (Barb) had her surgery today and is fine. im watching over her for the night. just think of our -15 when you getting too hot and remember to drink plenty of fluids. God Bless.
Love: Barb, Nessa, Laura, and Mom
P.S. Mom just talked to Nannie on the phone and she doesnt miss you one bit LOL Shes going out with the Haiti Ladies tonight to see a movie.
I know God will not give me anything I cann't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much.
Mother Teresa
If you're going through hell, keep going.
Winston Churchill
I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders.
Jewish Proverb
Your All Doing Great Work!
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