February 14, 2014

Happy Valentine’s Day from Mission Possible in Lanzac, Haiti. We mention Valentine’s Day because everyone, I mean everyone, is wanting us to wish their family at home loving, endearing, and heartfelt wishes. We are, of course, obliging; however, Train and Reigie owe Dave their dessert for the rest of the week. So if you reading this and are a wife, husband, sweetheart, brother, sister, child, parent, grandparent, or pet, Happy Valentine’s Day!!

In the medical emergency area, while working with sheet steel, young Thomas Fett suffered what initially was reported as a gaping wound to his calf which required immediate medical attention.  The medical crew, however, reported treatment involving a Snoopy band-aid.  Although he is not known for it, Caleb Elsea demonstrated impressive song and dance skills after backing into some live electrical wires.  “Sparky” as he is now affectionately known, is doing fine.  I can assure you that the team is taking every precaution to be careful.  However, these young guys including Ben Moser are somewhat preoccupied with their Valentine sweethearts (for whom they forgot to get gifts.)

Believe it or not, we did get some work done on Thursday:

·       The medical team connected with 140 children and adults.

·       One construction team built and painted metal trusses and installed steel roofing.

·       Another team built cabinets.

·       Another group painted doors, cabinets, and jambs.

·       Still another group installed new doors on the mission center.

·       And others performed various maintenance tasks.

Dave & Kathy Brauen