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Going Back!!!!!

Sunday February 10th we had our first Haiti missions meeting for 2008 and it was GREAT! Last year we had 13 people go from PCC and CCV this year we have 23 with the potential for 28! I am always in awe of what God can do. I know what He can do, but when you really see it first hand it is amazing!!!!!

We have 7 people returning from last year and the rest are all new. I am so excited to be able to bring new people to Haiti and to Three Angels. I can't wait to get back there and see all the kids. plus get to work. I think once you go to Haiti you are touched by the country and people so much it pulls you constantly to come back. Talking with the members of last year's trip they all feel the same way.

The group has started sending out their sponsor letters and I know we currently have over a thousand already in the fund. Last year we raised enough money so that no-one had to pay out of pocket, I know that God will provide again this year.

I will start keeping this blog up to date with any new information about our upcoming trip, so check back to see how things are going.

Friday, Oct 19, 2007

Hi -

Today was our last day at the O and it was a good one. We fisished the electrical work in the clinic and we also added a 3rd level to 3 bunk bads so that sleeps 6 more kids ( they double up). It was very sad to leave so I left right away before it got too sad, but others want to stay till the last trip. Joe got corn rows from one of the nannys, he looks very funny. Melanie and Kerry got theirs done also.

We are all packing now and waiting for dinner.

Today we gave the rest of our snacks to the nanny's and also to a guy named Oberson, who helped us a lot this week.. He lives in a one room house with 7 people. We all bought a few last minute gifts, and bargained with the locals who wait outside the house till we come and go. Tonight the security guard Erick said he will bring the guard dog over for us to see, his name is Baby. we hear him all the time but never see him. Well I am sure tonight will be a good devotional since it is our last, and I will call you most likely before we have it. .

Ok got to go tell everyone I love them and will see you all tomorrow!!!!

love me

Thursday, Oct 18, 2007

Hey, the Internet is back up! Today we went to the baptist mission and it was way up on the mountain, which was amazing. We went up there to eat lunch and from there we went to New Hope Orphanage. That was so cool. It was up a dirt road, way at the top of the mountain, overlooking the whole island and you could see the ocean. We were almost at the clouds. On the way, we saw a lot of shanty towns but at the same time beautiful countryside. It was a whole different Haiti. When we got to the O the kids all sang us a song about how happy they were that we were there.The kids were great and a little older than the ones at 3 Angels Orphanage. Katie and Shannon are sick, in fact Katie didn't go today But she is doing better now. Coming home, it was dark and it looked like a few people were nervous cuz it seemed like the whole city was out and looking at us, but I was not at all. Because there was no electricity ,all the shops had candles for lights! Ok, got to go. Can't believe tomorrow is our last day!!

Wednesday, October 17 2007 pt 2

I talked to Eric today. He didn't have time to email details about what they did, so I will try and remember.
They spent the whole day at the orphanage, finishing up their projects. Since they're done with the "work", they will be able to just play with and spend time with the kids on Friday when they're there.
He said that the power there shuts down about 10-12 times daily, so it makes it interesting. It happens at night too, so the fans keep going on and off. I guess they were told that this is done intentionally, by the government to show how powerful they are and how oppressed the people are. (pretty sad)
There are animals everywhere...chickens, roosters but not many bugs at all. They don't see many mosquitoes, but they have been bitten a few times.
They've been using the pool at the guest house, which he said is very refreshing after working all day. They spend a lot of time outside at night, just talking and getting to know each other better.
Tomorrow they go to a Baptist Mission. I'm not quite sure what they'll be doing there. I'm sure, whatever it is, it will be very rewarding.
He told me that, at no time, have they felt unsafe or scared at all. (which is very reassuring for us family members)
They are all really enjoying themselves and feeling very blessed by the whole experience.
God is good!
Keep praying for their safety and for their families at home...
Thanks to everyone who's keeping up with the trip...post a comment, if you'd like!

Love,
Michele

clarification

Hi all,
Just in case you were wondering...when Eric mentions the "O", he is referring to the orphanage.
Just wanted to make sure you knew what he was talking about...

Michele

Wednesday, October 17 2007

I already filled you in on mother teresas so there is so much more to say, but I will get to it later. It was amazing to especially see the guys with the babies. Did you know Joe could change a cloth diaper? Neither did anyone else! Melanie had to learn but Joe jumped right in and did it! Also, when the kids sat down to eat, I did that thing where I pretend to eat the food and they all laughed at that. I had the 7-10 year old girls rolling. It reminded me so much of Mia. I had one of the nanny's there ask me if I wanted to adopt a 1 yr old, I said that I would ,but you would be mad.

We rode the back of the tap tap again ,but on the way back Joe, Steve and Leo did it and the Haitian police pulled us over to tell us to get in the tap tap and no standing at all. It was very funny to see Steve on Jeff's lap, in fact a lot of people were on laps.

We had another great devotion tonight it lasted anout 90 min because everyone had so much to share.

I wish I could bring you all here and not come home.

I miss you and will see you all real soon!

Eric