A lot has changed since I was in Haiti in early June. Things went much smoother at the airport since they have built a fence that keeps the public out. The people look like they have more life in them.....however they have the dreaded election tomorrow. Please pray for these people. There is a chance this could cause some problems in Haiti, but we most likely will not be affected by it here in Montrouis.
After we arrived we unpacked and then had a meeting with Jim and Gayle. Gayle looked through the dresses and shorts that the mom-to-mom group made. She had just recently been notified of an orphanage down the road that had some needs. We took the clothes there. Oh wow!...these precious little ones were so adorable and so excited to get the clothes. There were about 27 children from age 9 months to 14 years and everyone got something....PRAISE GOD! They live in a small building and had a charcoal pit for a stove. The main caretaker is a girl of about 20 who is just caring for these children with little to no support. She noticed Bud's cowboy hat and liked it. He let her put it on. After we got in the van to go, Bud got back out and took the hat to her :) We were all so blessed to be able to be a part of this and to help out in some small way. We also are helping to buy diapers and soap for them. After everything was handed out the head worker said now that the children had more than 1 outfit she needed a box to store their clothes in to keep them dry. Jim and Gayle had brought some other goodies in a rubber made container. Jim said to leave it (it was kind of old). But, on the side it was marked....."Wellspring Mission Team". It was from one of our church's trips many years ago. Isn't God good?
What an amazing first day! We did find out that school has been let out for the week due to the teacher conference....sniff...sniff. But we know there are many other blessings that He is going to allow us to be a part of and we can't wait!
The sounds of whiffle ball and basketball are heard from downstairs, so I think the boys are done watching "program" and ready to play.
More coming tomorrow!
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Hope you had safe travels and confortable traveling. Stay safe, happy, and have fun. Today I'm hanging out at grandma and grandpa's and just relaxing. Grandma hade to work today but she is back. Tomorrow we all plan to go bike riding. We will borrow a bike from someone. Marisa taught me how to weave a keychain. It looks so cool. -Hope-
Glad to hear your travels went well :-)Excited to see your blogs everyday. Take care -Love Peggy
As always, I'm glad to hear you made the trip safely. Sounds like you had a wonderful time with the children. I know you fall in love with each and everyone of them. We're fine..still recovering from our trip to Florida.
Love,
Mom
Good to know the trip was safe. Love the pics with the clothes & Bud's hat. Prayers continue. Carl & Jo Ann
Praise the Lord! I'm so glad that you got there safely and that everything went well. First class!! Wow!! And all your bags arrived with you! Enjoy today! I can't wait to hear how your teacher's conference goes. Joanna
So glad to see the dresses and shorts being put to good use! Thanks for the updates.
Lisa & team, PTL for HIS faithfulness! I'm so touched to read of the blessings already. How awesome that you were able to bless this other orphanage as well! I can't wait to hear of the rest to come. We are keeping you all in our prayers. Please give them all our love, and hugs for the kids!
Love you all~
Tami & Lynsi
Braden- Mom It sounds like everything is going good. The computer wasn't working, thats why I didn't comment earlier. I wish I could have gone, It sounds really fun. I already miss you because dad has made his chicken and noodles dish two times since you left. Hurry back!!
Hey mom. I'm glad you are having fun in Haiti. It's so cool that you guys went to first class!Yeah the computer wasnt working so we couldnt get on yesterday. I hope you guys have fun the children and I hope the teachers learn from you guys.
Sam-Boys have been very helpful. We painted Coop's room today. we are leaving for B's game. He will comment after the game. he played 2b last night and had a very nice play that saved 2 runs. He flew out, struck out, and got hit by a pitch in the elbow and scored a run. They won 6-4 against El Dorado Springs. Love Sam
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