It's hot here inside tonight, but perfectly warm and beautiful outside. I had a chance to lie on the roof with my kids under a sky filled with stars. There were more stars than I ever get to see living in a big city. And the swooping bats just added to a beautiful end to the day.
We had a visit to the hospital today where we greeted old friends and passed on hellos from Canada. The kids and I had a nice refreshing dip in the pool before we took motorcycle-taxis back to the orphanage. Mariah and Ariane jumped on one, myself and Tevan on another and Josiah on the third.
This afternoon, Mariah helped cook food for the workers at the school, while Ariane and I sent ut more school photos of children to their sponsors.
We had the fun of riding in the back of the truck to go and fill up two big barrels of diesel to run the generator. We REALLY should not complain about the cost of gas compared to the cost here. The total bill for the two barrels - $3428.00 Haitian!
Another trip along the canal this afternoon and this time we were able to bring Pal, the german shepherd, and Karen. Pal had the kids in stitches running like crazy and jumping in the canal. He was like a puppy again. I was very happy to have dragged my mom away from the never-ending work for a short walk in nature.
Until tomorrow!
3 comments:
Thanks again! I love to start my day with you all. It is nice that you have such freedom while there, guess that comes from once having lived there and speaking the language fluently and still having friends around. People are happy to receive their photos of sponsored children. Keep up the good work!
Love to all
Aunt Sandy
Shondi and Caleb got home last night, hooray!
Glad everything seems to be going well. Enjoy the heat while you can! Even in BC we've had a terrible cold snap and lots of snow, especially on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Had a harrowing trip down Island to catch the Nanaimo ferry to Vancouver, saw several bad accidents. Sending huge hugs to the kids, and I'm proud of them for getting so involved!!! Can't wait to hear in person from them about their experiences.
Don
Hi Josiah
It's Micah. We have been reading about what you have been doing with your family in Haiti and it sounds great! I am really excited for Christmas. I just finished school yesterday and we are having a big snowstorm tomorrow. It would be nice to be in the hot sun like you are! I remember how much fun we had together. Have a great Christmas! Say hello to Luckner for me. From Micah.
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