Almost Haitian

We admit Thanksgiving and Christmas were different to be away from family and gatherings.  Sovereign Grace Church sent us an awesome care package with many goodies—Joe Joes, chips and salsa, Doritos, assortment of chocolate, but best were the kind notes found inside.  We had a Christmas tree and a little bit of lighting we brought with us (Ellie’s pick).  

As the many who have gone to the field before us can attest, there is much to learn and we find we are tired at the end of the day, but feel like we didn’t get anything accomplished.  That can be disappointing and difficult to accept, but God sent us here to accomplish what He has set before us so we can be satisfied in the day’s events—good or less than good. 

I think our foremost desire is to learn Creole so we can communicate easier with the people around us.  The desire drives us to spend time studying with our tutor (our translator).  Ellie knows the most followed by Karen and then I round out the top three Creole speakers in our family.  I have found there is a big difference between wanting to learn a language and actually learning it. 

Our friend and Translator, Emile

The Clinic Staff

The School Office Staff

"Four score and seven years ago . . ."  oops

She's got the moves

Happy girls with Maria Peters

New playground complete