from Gail & Trueman

Good morning all....

We didn't get back to you last night.... I (gail) fell asleep and they didn't have the heart to wake me up. We start early in the morning with devotions... Yesterday we went to the school and shared in their devotions. This morning we were with the staff. We sure had some lively music. Even I was dancing around waving my arms and clapping. Can you imagine that... Trueman and Dickie have been hard at work on computers and installing the new airconditioner, re-installing shelves with cement screws instead of the nails which were in the walls. They didn't hold. Dickie warned all Karen's helpers what he would do to them if they put another nail in the wall. Last evening we had a birthday Party for Maladetta. She just turned 16, a lovely girl. They placed her in the center of the room and each person in turn praised her, or gave her a blessing. And also a hug or a kiss. Everyone around here loves to be hugged and kissed. Then she was given her gifts. We all had some cake which Sandra made, and some pop. You should have seen little Alex when everyone arrived, he was just bouncing around and running around in his walker and screaming for joy. His face was glowing. What a precious little fellow he is. He and I play a lot of soccer. We had a heavy rainfall last night but this morning it is beautiful and (HOT!!!) with the fresh rain it is more humid. You would love to be here right now. Karen, Trueman and Dickie are out on the porch and three little ones J.J. Mirlande and Moyes are singing for them. Their voices are so beautiful and their faces just light up. Oh I hear what they are singing in English "He is master of the Wind" and now "Holy, Holy, Holy" Mirlande just gave me a spelling lesson, on how to spell her name.... Oops must go. Dickie needs to turn off the power..... Sandra and Dickie will write later...