After a breakfast consisting of eggs, toast, and coffee, our group piled onto the bus and began our journey to Sue's school in Leogane. Upon arriving, members of the group who had previously visited were excited to see that a new building had been put up since the former building had been destroyed in the earthquake. We began the afternoon by leading them in a some fun songs in which many of the students sang along in Creole. While some of the group members led the singing, others had a good time dancing with the energetic kindergarteners. Jerry took some great pictures and videos of the students singing and dancing. Once school was out for the day, we all pitched in to stain the wooden walls (while getting mercilessly attacked by fire ants!). To Matt's delight, we then came home to fabulous meal of mac & cheese, green beans, and mango (a favorite among many...esp Annie!). Our day ended with a relaxing evening filled with music, laughter, a refreshing breeze, and giant raindrops!
Until next time...Matt & Annie
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Haiti - DAY 2
On a cloudless, warm, inspiring Haitian day, our team ventured into a twenty passenger van to go to a church in Port Au Prince. Our van ride was an adventure in itself - we dodged bikers, drove on both sides of the road, and bounced every which way over potholes and gravel roads.
Once we got to the church, we set up areas to have a medical and dental clinic for the Haitian people. Children and adults patiently waited for the turns. While Lori was taking care of the dental work and Katie, Rachel, Carrie, Louanne and Annie were doing medical, the rest of the group was playing with the kids. We played a lot of soccer under the hot sun, and the majority of us recieved a good sunburn from it. Ben played disney songs on the trumpet, and Tim played worship songs on the guitar. It was so cool to sing in english and then have the Haitian people sing the same songs in creol and french.
After the day at the church, we were able to drive through downtown Port Au Prince on the way home. We parked the bus and were able to get out and see the capital building. We were shocked by the damage the building still has, but enjoyed our time buying paintings and other souveneirs to bring home.
Once we got back to the orphange we're staying at, we had dinner and then the darkness got the best of us. We all got tired pretty early because of the early start we got on the day. After some good conversations, good fellowship, and an intense game of uno, we're going to bed.
Ciao!
First day in Haiti! :D Everyone is very happy to be here and it was great to see familiar faces again! We tried to get more than the one picture on but ran out of time. Hopefully we'll get some more up tonight. Today we're heading to Michel's church to do clinics and make charcoal! Today is a beautiful day! The sun is shining and the sky is clear! God is an amazing artist and every time I look around me I'm so thankful for His creativity. :) Amazing!
Lydia
Monday, March 14, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Below are a few photos from our past packing/planning meetings.
Photo by Jerry Thompson
Some members of our team packing suitcases with medicinal and hygienic products.
Photo by Jerry Thompson
Pictured here is a suitcase filled with various items bound for Haiti...marshmallows (for a fun outreach evening...yay), other food, wash clothes, hand towels, and other personal hygiene necessities!
Photo by Jerry Thompson
Due to the diversity of the needs which the Haitian people currently have, our suitcases have been filled with a wide variety of different items. These tools, which were donated by Eugene Kohlman, will be put to good use!
Photo by Jerry Thompson
Pictured here are seeds that were donated to LESPWA International to be given to the people of Haiti! "Seeds of Hope,"as Jerry called it, is quite the fitting name for this photo because it pretty much sums up our team's mission!
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