Our day began as usual in a circle of prayer and singing with
the translators.
Deb, Shari, and Jean stayed at the Mission Center today and met
with the Community Agents. They were all present along with Anite. We worked on
documentation and reviewed blood pressure. They were gracious as they always are.
We are amazed at how far they have come since the program started.
The medical team (Sabine, Rachel, Emily, Ellie, Pam, &
Madison) went to LaHatte today to finish up the OB classes. 23 women graduated
and received a beautiful OB kit. We had one mama who left yesterday because she
did not want to participate in CPR. She returned today and was an awesome
participant, giving 100% effort. She was able to graduate with the other women.
Sabine had such a unique experience. She was teaching an OB class and all of a
sudden a chicken appeared and flew up into the rafters of the room and
proceeded to lay an egg. At that point a mule walked by outside the window.
Needless to say, Sabine was distracted, but the students saw nothing unusual
about the situation. I guess the chicken wanted to demonstrate childbirth for
the class.
Adam, BJ, Travis, & Sam and
Mardochee (a young man who Jeff and Heather have sponsored for many years) also
went to LaHatte to replace PVC pipe used for the water cistern. Water is very
limited in LaHatte. Several men in the community went home to get pick axes to
help with the project. We are hoping this will improve their situation of a lack
of water in LaHatte.
The ride to LaHatte was improved
today because of Jeff’s ingenious idea of putting wooden jigs at the base of
the picnic table to prevent it from sliding during travel. The passengers today
really appreciated this modification.
Liane and Wendy went to Lanzac and
measured for a new fence around the perimeter of the property. This will be a
future project for another trip. Wendy met 5 children there and had fun learning
their names and playing with them. Lynn, Liane, Wendy, and Mark worked on
inventory. Dan and Kent worked along side each other at the Mission Center welding
on table feet and grinding the rough edges.
The mother of Dan’s sponsored child
works at the Mission Center. She brought all of her children to spend time with
Dan. What a nice time they had together.
Jeff and Heather worked together
today, which they were excited about – a post Valentine’s date. They stained round
tables which will be used at the preschools.
This great day ended in a
beautiful time of praise and worship with Ballack and his friends, Ruth and Maxi.
Ballack is one of our translators. He has a wonderful gift of leading people in
worship. He taught us Bondje, Ou Fidel – God, You are Faithful. There was a
sweet spirit as we shared testimonies and prayed for each other.
PS – Fizz Bo picture below from
last night! A great time!
