Christmas was nice

We had a nice Christmas.  Abbie and Vero came to join us and we had a good time opening presents.  Being Savanah's first Christmas to participate was fun.  Last year she was only 2 months old.  

On Sunday we had our Christmas service at English Church.  I made a ton of cookies and one of the other gals made drinks.  It was a nice service of singing, sharing the story of Christ's birth and then fellowship and treats.  I tried to get Savanah to stand still for a picture... right. the original tornado when on her feet.  This was the best I could accomplish.

 

Then on Christmas, so many things to look at and do... it was just simply fun.  Both Abbie and Savanah loved their presents, but when it was all over, what do they do?  Yes, the wrappings and boxes.  But Savanah got a doll from her mama and daddy and sisters... she loved  holding it and saying her words for baby.  Abbie also got a doll from them, similar to the other one.  The girls were doing the "mommie" thing for quite a while.  Don, Vero and I had our share of fun things, too, but mainly watching the girls.

 In the afternoon we had some friends come over for dinner and had a good time of fellowship.  For days all Abbie talked about was the BIG meal we'd have.  And we did.  Then topped it off with Don's favorite (pumpkin pie), and Abbie's favorite (apple pie).  

Today the girls spent a lot of time playing "house" in the boxes and then Abbie got out her mike set from last year and proceeded to preach and then sing.  Savanah loves music, so she had to get in on the singing.

 

Very early on Christmas eve day, Noufie had her baby (It was like at 12:05 AM, almost 2 weeks late).  She was back here by 6:30 AM.  Her little boy, Christny, weighed in at 7 pounds 11 ounces.  They are now home with Noufie's folks.  

 And we are still battling the water situation.  Not so much the drain field now, but our well, and all it's components.  When the radio station generator is on, we have power to the well (but not on our smaller generator).  But there is some mysterious problem with the whole works.  We are in the process of asking people in the know what to do.  Pray, okay?

Well, we are well on our way to New Year's and all the celebrations here.  That is the big day in Haiti... they celebrate Christmas, New Year's and their Independence day all at the same time.  They are cleaning streets, painting trees, and putting up decorations (not the US kind, but decorations, just the same).  And the highlight of the day will be pumpkin soup.  It is SO good.  They make a HUGE pot in the early morning and it's on the stove all day for anyone who comes to visit.  

Well, time to get going here, since power is at a premimum.  Need to get some other work done and help Don try to figure out our water situation.  (like I would know what to do??  Don't think so.)  

We are praying your Christmas was Christ centered.  We were blessed because Abbie wanted to read the Christmas story from the Bible this year before we did anything else.  She did an excellent job and really knows her Bible.  Her mom and the school are tremendous helps to her in that area.  

Please remember to keep Christ in your minds and hearts throughout the whole year, not just on those days we celebrate His birth and resurrection.  He's not only the reason for this season, He's the reason we have to celebrate each and every day for the grace He has extended to us.  May your New Year be filled with praises and thanksgiving to Him for what He has done, what He is doing and what we WILL do in the future!!  Blessing to all!!