We are all finding Haiti to be a beautiful and intriguing
country in spite of the occasional appearance of Ben, our “pet” rat
(thankfully, his friend is no longer). Monday began another busy week. The medical team and sewing team traveled to
Dupin for the day. On our hike back, Andrea and Liane were able to do a home
visit with the young mother who delivered her baby last week. Both mother and
baby are doing well. The hygiene teaching team had a successful day at Chardenne
thanks to a three generation team of Grandma Becky, Mom Amanda, and daughter
Lexi. The painting team also worked at Chardenne and completed painting all the
classrooms. Deb and Sabine continued to work with the community agent at Chardenne.
The construction crew continued to work hard replacing the roof and pouring
cement for the playground at MPCA. Kaitlin spent much of her time with the girls
from the school. They loved her
strawberry blond hair and crowded around her to make braids.
After our busy Monday, Tuesday began with the word
flexibility. The US is not the only country with a new president as Haiti has a
new one, too. It was his inauguration today so we found out at breakfast that
all schools were closed for the day, causing a quick change in the day’s
previously planned agenda. Most of the team spent the morning touring
Degeance—the current school building, the surrounding town, and the new school
location. Liane, Jessica, Jean, Brenda, Brooklyn, Deb, and Donna stayed at the
Mission Center to continue a sewing class with the women from Lanzac. The
afternoon was spent in various work projects around the Mission Center and at
MPCA. We are enjoying ending are evenings with a moving time of group devotions
led by Lynn.
An update on Kenson: Prayers are being answered as his burns
continue to heal with no signs of infection and his pain nearly resolved. Keep
praying!
We are having Internet difficulties, We will post pictures when we can, as well as more updates.
