Due to the lack of sleep Friday night, I didn't take part in the festivities Saturday night...it is kind of a big deal here, the 1st is independence day! President Martelli came to town to give a speech on Sunday...I made it to the town square to watch (along with the rest of Gonaives). I am not sure what he was talking about, but he seems to be admired by everyone here.
Over the last few days I have run into most of the people that I know here (locals). The other Americans that went home for Christmas are not back yet. We had a group here from Atlanta for a few days, they are gone already. Now we have a family from Canada here. We have tackled a couple of projects already...more shelves in the tool room and some upgrades to the bathrooms in the school!
The sandbag house was still being worked on while the guys were away...thanks to Kezia and Sam and a lot of local boys! Here is a picture of the nearly completed exterior!
I am anxious to get settled into my room. I went with Amos to try and buy a dresser so I have some place to empty my pockets at night. Most of the locations that I have seen locally made furniture were closed due to the holiday, but one was open down on Rue Datte. As I was looking over the dressers, I saw my buddy Jean Phillipe...duh...he makes furniture...thats how he feeds his family! So yesterday, him and I bought lumber so that he could make me the dresser. Here he is getting started on it today.
It was great to spend time with my family and friends over the holidays. I appreciate all of the support that you all have given me. Please keep me in your prayers. Keep these wonderful people down here in your prayers as well. There is so much potential here.
Scott
I know you are glad to be back...we all miss you here though! Will you have a container on top of the dresser for the sand in your pockets?
ReplyDeleteScott, I'll keep checking your blog. May the Lord meet your needs and use you there to enrich the lives of the Haitians. I know it works both ways. I loved their mild manners and their language and friendliness.
ReplyDeleteScott, could you share how you came to know thew Lord. And how did God break your heart with His love for people through you. Your dad is one of my heroes. One of the best people in my life whom I love. You are his son. My son took his life at 31. What was the difference between Don and Me?
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