Friday was an extremely busy day for us. Part of the team were building benches and painting them afterwards. The rest of us were at the school site laying block. We built 4 small wall and started on the front. We carried a lot of block! Heather is becoming an expert mason and is explaining to the others how the job has to be done. They have learned a lot from her.
It was the hottest day so far and some of the team were affected to some extent by the heat and had to take time off to cool down. Everybody is OK though.
Lunch consisted of corn meal lasagna. Supper was some kind of beef soup.
Some of the guys had a soccer game with the Haitians. I don't think we taught the Haitians anything as this is their national game and they are pretty awesome to watch. Ed was our star attraction. Pastor Luckner dislocated his knee and his daughter snapped it back into place.
It is now Saturday morning and we are headed off to Moulin des Sur, a resort. for a day of rest and relaxation and fellowship.
Karen here. What can I say?? This is one awesome group that God has had Gerry put together. Five different churches represented, such different personalities and backgrounds, big age range, but all are one in spirit. The sense of fellowship, fun and pulling together is fantastic. The 'blancs' and the Haitians getting along famously, working side by side, one teaching the other, trying to communicate, and laughing together. Joy and laughter are the same in every language and there is lots of it.
I am a blessed lady to have this group in my home. They are great and a huge support. The sense of lonliness has certainly gone. I will be very sad to see them leave again.
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What can I say......I wish I were there! God is preparing my heart for the next trip I guess!! I feel excited when I think about the great work you are doing, especially for those Haitian children. I look forward to the daily updates. I am praying God's protection over all of you, and send XOXO's to my "New Life" team!
Hope you had a wonderful day of relaxation...cuz I'm guessing tomorrow it's right back at it!
Love you guys!
Deb :)
I just wanted to say what a great job your are all doing and hope you will all be safe as you work together.
I also wanted to say a big HELLO to my brother Robert( aka Bobby)and to let him know we are all thinking of him and are also proud of him for the work he is doing for the kids...stay safe.
xoxoxo
Diana :)
hey there,
I hope you all had a restful day and bonded closer together.
Wayne, I'm doing fine. work is going smoothly. Our house sure is big when you're in it all alone. I've had some dinner invites so I don't have to cook as the books and hair take all my time. lol
I am so thankful that God chose you for me. I am so proud of all of you.
I have so many questions to ask, can't wait to talk to you.
I love you.Enjoy the warmth
I see that the work on the school is going great. I want to commend all of you for your work and efforts to better people that you dont even know. To Bobby C thinking about you everyday and hope you are doing well. Wondering if you are darker than me? Need to see pics of you actually working.:)
Love you
Hi All
This is so cool . Who would have thought we could communicate so far away . I am so proud of you Bobby . You are doing exactly what you have needed to do for a long time . Hope you enjoyed your day . Don't forget to come home . I love and miss you .
Hi Wayne we hope you are enjoying your visit , it sounds like its pretty hot God bless and be safe Love The Henley's xoxo
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