God is so good. Mission Possible has been diligent about training Haitian men and women to lead the next generation in Haiti-both scholastically, and especially spiritually. What we are witnessing this very week is another such blessing.
The medical teams are flourishing with exhaustive preparation and remarkable data entry. This information is invaluable. Pam's groups are seeing the majority of students that are enrolled at each school. Today the medical team went to Degeance and examined 88 preschool through grade 6 - just girls! Pam was joined by Jean (Hi Gordon), Carly, Jennifer, Sandy, and Whitney (Whitney's sister Kelly shares a birthday today with Whitney's new sponsor child!) It is encouraging to see our group light up when telling stories about the children they were blessed to see.
The sewing team had another huge day at the Mission Center, There were 35 women working on their projects today under Liane's tutelage. Assisting were Elaine, Linda, and Cindy. The excitement from those projects is contagious. These women are so proud of what they are learning and accomplishing.
The construction projects have been truly groundbreaking this year. The mission groups have been accustomed to coming down and doing project after project without too much thought about long-term hand-offs. This has changed! Starting this year, we have been directed to start teaching certain school and church leaders how to do what we do. We are teaching wood working, welding, grinding, painting, staining....it has been such a blessing! Mark has been supported by Heather, Jeff H., Steve, Jon, Jacob, Mahlon, Winn, Chris, Stan, Wes, and Jeff L. The Hatian group we have the privilege of working with includes; Josep, Jean (Jon), Dolne', Maurice, Joseph, Zuckerlange, Raymond, Lifaite, Wilma, Lebston, Michael, and Marc.
The final blessing to mention is the marriage class taught by Lynn and Liane. It is titled; Foundations of Stable and Happy Homes. It is heartwarming to see many of the familiar faces we interact with through the years sitting with their spouse and honoring them by being a part of something bigger and better than themselves.
Please keep praying for the many needs in Haiti. To be a small part of God's big plan is a privilege. There are many issues going on here that aren't in the news. Relationships are being formed. This is such a special time. God bless you all.
PS: We have been having some difficulty with loading pictures so we have created a flickr account to share some pictures: www.flickr.com/groups/2757685@N25/pool/
