Hello family and loved ones,
Today was much like yesterday - starting and stopping due to lack of building supplies. We had an accident on the site yesterday. Hillel, one of the Haitian workers, had a 2x4 fall on his hand and was cut badly. We sent him to the hospital and they checked him over and sent him back to us. He was not able to do too much work today.
We all had frustations with the Haitian construction workers, especially the bosses. They do not seem to know how to plan ahead which makes it very difficult when you are trying to work on a schedule. We are constantly finding that we are running short of supplies which stops us ftom working to schedule.
Just when we thought that we were coming to a dead stop, Luckner came through with enough supplies to keep us going the rest of the day.
We are still planning to pour the concrete on Sunday if all goes well. The team had a new work experience today - tying together rebar to make the main supports for the ceiling/floor. I think we really gave the Haitians a run for their money on making these and we got all seven made today.
We thought that we like to show you some of the supports that we have been using on the building. We are amazed at them and a little fearful about how well they will work but we are putting our trust where it should be. BUT not one of us are going to go under it while it is being poured.
This evening we are going to speak about the bubbly one - our Sandra. She spends most of her year working with figures and finances - when she heads for Haiti she puts on some of her other hats. She takes care of Karen and Alex. We have seen her painting, painting, painting and painting some more. She has been organizing the gifts which we brought down for the children. She puts a lot of love into the children. 
Here she is getting a well deserved foot massage.
Here she is getting a well deserved foot massage.That's all for tonight folks - it's 8:20pm EST and most of us are ready for bed. It's been a long day as it started shortly after 5am. We keep you in our prayers.
Love and God bless
Pastor Dennis
8 comments:
Thanks for taking the time to write . Looks like you guys had quite a day in the heat . You'll enjoy the cool when you get home .God bless you all . I'll say an extra prayer for you all tonight .
Foot massage?! You must be doing something right!
Looks like the team is still making good progress, despite the setbacks.
Say Hi to Dad. Miss you both.
Pastor Dennis , you are doing a great job with your postings. I look foreward each day to read them. Great pictures also, thanks heaps. Kay
Dear Patricia, Tracey, Weldon, Boys & Baby Dolls
It's Saturday morning and we are able to see the end. There is still a lot to of heavy work left to do. It will take all of the three days we have left. We are hoping to be able to make the plane conncetion in Montreal on Tuesday night so we don't have to stay there another night.
Talk to you soon.
Love you,
Brian, Dad, Grampy XXXX
Hi Gramp,
I love you, it's Noah today. I hope you have a great day and things go smooth today. I have soccer in 2 sleeps, I can't wait. I am going upstairs to watch kung fu panda. We are all having a quiet day today, staying close to the fire. Can't wait to see you!!
Daddy is home again today, it is just too cold to go!
love you lots and lots,
Noah and the crew
Hi Brian, Just read you message,good to here from you again. Hope things go O.K. for the team today and you can get work done. PLEASE take care of yourselves . Praying for you all love you lots and miss you. Be glad when you get home. Love you xoxo Patricia
Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
Start by doing what's neccessary;
then do what's possible;
and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
HELLO FOLKS,
well even thruogh all your set backs. Things are still falling in place. Keep up all the good work and have a safe journey home.
Love & prayers Larry & Patsy
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