A new week, A new adventure (sort of)

Hello again,
Well, it's been a different week. We've had some fun and some work, both. On Monday we helped Kathy and Alice from the EBAC orphanage take about 120 people to the beach. Yes, there were a LOT of people. All of the people from the orphanage went, plus the workers, and then the families of some of the school kids were invited. We took a bus, the Eagle, and a car. All were packed tight. We went to a place called B&B Resort. It's an enclosed area on the ocean front not a long way from us. Eventually it will be a real resort, but for now, it's a place we can take teams and kids for a great day of fun. And we DID have fun. Don took the day and simply rested, which he needed. I went in the ocean with Kathy and Alice and the whole group. Trying to teach a child to float in high waves is not easy. Two of the kids did learn, somewhat. But the following photos show a bit of what it was like. The first two are two of the vehicles, before everyone was loaded.


This one is Don relaxing and reading. The whole day wasn't all this easy. Getting to and from the beach is a real experience. The road is pretty bad. We had rain the night before, so we were not sure we could make it out there. But we went through the huge puddles and did make it. It's a real stress factor driving when things are so muddy.
Here is a shot of the water fun. The smallest kids had their own "pool", which kept them safe and out of harms way. Everyone enjoyed their beach time.
This is most of the group. Some are not in the photo. It was nice there. We arrived at about 9 AM and left at 4 PM. Had a break at 11 for a sandwich and drink, then again at 2 for another sandwich and drink. Don brought inner tubes and they sure enjoyed them.
It was an enjoyable time and something the kids will remember for a long time. We used to take the kids to the beach at least once a year, but haven't for the last few years. You can see it's a huge undertaking. And everyone was exhausted by the time we got home. Some were sunburned, but not bad. We did take sunblock along. And yes, the Haitians do burn, just like anyone else. (Abbie is in the front row in the purple outfit. She LOVED the beach. And she loved being with all the kids, too. She is very social and loves school, so this was a real treat for her.

Tuesday took us to the airport again. It wasn't a long day, but airport days are tiring for us. They start long before we leave home and end long after we get back. We spent Wednesday trying to catch up on some work around here. Got some done and felt we accomplished a lot. There never seems to be a lull in things to do.

The situation with food and prices is still so bad. We have more and more people coming to the house. Many we have never seen before, but word gets out and they come here. Add to that the school costs have risen, and people are searching for ways to put their kids in school this year. Don has been overwhelmed with requests for help with schooling. And the medical needs continue to rise also. It's a never ending story here. The pain these people endure is something else. I don't think Americans could deal with the whole thing.

But God is good. Through all their troubles, they can smile and praise God and thank Him for what He does provide. Oh, that we were all that way.

Well, it's back to work again. Just wanted to do a quick "catch-up" and let you know what's happening here in HOT, HUMID Haiti. Our temps got DOWN to 80 degrees last night and we were so thankful for the break in the heat.

Keep smiling, keep praying and keep following the Lord!!!!