Monday

Visited the school this morning and they requested some room dividers and a cabinet hutch for school supplies. We also ordered some PVC for some changes to the guest houses water supply. Once we determined the materials we needed for the projects Cory called the hardware and put our order in. We were hoping for a 1pm delivery because the supplies were coming from Cape Haitian, only 25 miles but the condition of the roads limit a vehicle to 5-10 mph at best. The supplies arrived at 5:30pm. We dug all the trenches for the PCV, built a stand for the up official on the volleyball court. We layed out the beach volleyball court for the sand but was shot down by the regional director because it took land away from the soccer field :( . We thoughts the kids would really love it. We have a depot full of lumber and PVC for tomorrow!

Sunday

Cloudy day, mild temps and a nice cool breeze thru the campus.
We drove into Port Margo for church this morning. Beautiful service with two groups of special music. Chris translated thru the preaching in Ephesians; challenging us to put on the full armor of God so that we are equipped to share Christ and battle evil.
I think because of the voodoo here, evil is much more of a reality both spiritually & physically.
Most homes still do not have running water or electricity. The electricity that is provide comes on at various times of the day and not a consistent voltage. Not good for an iPod or cell phone charger.
The Wesleyan Church is building a new church here on the campus. It is going to be very big.

Saturday Visit to Port Margot

Anytime word is out that vehicle is going into town a few hopeful riders wait at the gate of campus. We left with 14 in the back and 5 in the cab. Only a 15 min ride.
My first Haitian market ..... luckily I didn't have money with me. I wanted the fresh cut beef.
Stopped at bakery for some fresh rolls...not how Ida's bake them :)
Another stop at local hardware .... If they don't have it you don't need it!
Finished with watching a VB tournament in town square. Wow, very educational and nice afternoon.

Saturday

Watched the younger kids practice volleyball this morning. Anna had on her HHS VB shirt. We walked around the campus and looked at various spots for a beach volleyball court and found a nice spot. Our plans are in motion!!
Replacing screens in the guest house. We always seem to draw a crowd.
One of the little boys name in the picture is 'coffee bean'.
Later today we are going to Port Margot. Larry & I were invited to watch the young men's volleyball match. Serious stuff!

Friday

Rained again most of the night and cloudy today, but low 80's.
Moved some furniture around yesterday in main house and guest houses. Today we are building a TV/shelf unit. Talked with folks at clinic and will be building office dividers so they can setup work cubes. It's nice, our list is starting to grow.
Kids from high school stopping now to talk English with me. Word is out and two young men from near bye came to talk.
Played alittle volleyball during afternoon break. Busier day.

1st day

Taking inventory of supplies in various sheds. Talked about a few projects from; shelves to build, some plumbing, screen repair on some buildings, ect. Group from Compassion Int coming this afternoon for visit. We will tag along for a bit.
Played volleyball with Anna for a bit and within 5 min. we had a group of 8 bumping the ball around. Great fun.

Good night sleep

Wow, 5 inches of rain last night. A small cat fight outside out little house sometime in the night and woke up to roosters at 4? Don't they know its not light yet? Very good night sleep with the rain. Compassion Int group will be here later in day for visit.