Its been a week since our arrival! In the beginning I really thought time slowed....but now I cannot beleive it has already been a week. Today was very productive for all of us. Anica painted the school with the ladies from Crossroads team ( Venta, Nelda, Darlene, Kendra, Katilyn). They completed the office and most of the outside. Anica was loving being a part of it! She is a "great little helper".
Noah caught a ride in a bobcat with Mr. Pat.....all grins as he got to ride around. Then the serious work began. Pat, Charles, Mike, Lennick and Noah completed the monkey bars and platforms for the chain bridge for the playground equipment. Noah counted chain links for his "math" class. He loves that much better than paper math.
Charles was up and out; planning the project of the day with his "BOYS". They are truly an amazing bunch....we call them the 3 stooges.....however, they dont know that yet! I am not sure who if the funnier stooge; Pat, Charles or Mike. It was fun to watch as they worked together and laughed together.
I began the day planning ( yes, even here in Haiti I plan) then helped out in the kitchen. We did some school from 10-12 then off to complete the painting of the school.
I volunteered to "tag along" to youth in the evening ( which was Mike and Pats baby). WOW! I was so completely out of my comfort zone. For all those who know ME....we divided those who came into groups. I suddenly was a translator and a leader. I had 5 kids in my group ranges in ages from 16-19. Wonderfully gifted kids with an AMAZING love for JESUS! They asked if I knew any hymns in French...which I do not. So they taught me one and asked me to sing it ( all alone in front of people!!) YIKES! Gods grace....I obeyed! We then prayed for one another, and tears came to my eyes and theirs. It is amamzing how the Lord works through prayer! I am only really discovering its true power.
We are all ready for bed! Its 7.33 here in Haiti. Tomorrow we will walk to Lisa's house to do school. There are so many other distractions here...maybe we will be a little more focued there.
Love Charles, Nicole, Anica, and Noah.
The three stooges sounds fitting! LOL! It's good to hear about the fun stuff. I can't believe they let Pat drive the bobcat. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear your "voice" on here, Nicole! I was hoping we'd get some posts from you.
You are in our prayers.