Friday, January 13, 2012

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Darkness falls with uncanny speed here. It seems one moment it's light, the next it's dark. And so ends the day. You can't set up lights and keep pounding out the projects. When darkness comes, so does the end of your labor. Well, most labor anyway. Tonight Ray gave the girls a bit of a break by cooking our supper. It was good. You always seem ready to eat something by a meal time. You burn through the calories in trying to stay cool while you work, but you don't stay cool. Paint got purchased for the orphanage, and we are painting it tomorrow. The walls got washed down by four girls, who did a wonderful job for us. The bathroom facility is almost completely wired, it will be finished tomorrow. There will be lights in every one of the rooms, and that will be a huge blessing. The guys did cabinets for the kids for storing their clothes and personal items. We had a great children's service, right at our 500 kids again, such a joy to work with these kids. so many things are happening, but at such slow speeds you wondering for a moment what is being accomplished, but the end of day tally reveals significant gains. Tonight as I take stock, I wish we had more time, but I guess that creates more trips. The other success I can report is that more and more tasks are being taken over by the people, they are so willing to help and work. They still lack skills set with our tools, so there is still a massive equation to solve, but little by little we chisel away at the talent impediments, which in turn sows more hope. As we drove along in the Toyota we just managed to get into Haiti, I was riding in the back on a special hitch hauler and marveled as we transported 14 people in one vehicle! What great things God continue to bring forth! We had such a great time with the orphans today as well. How good it is to report to you they are eating so healthy, well dressed, clean, loved, and growing so well. They have all healed so much, and are so well taken care of, would we could bring this to every child! But God has granted us this much and so we forge ahead, trusting Him for greater and greater things. I posted up some pictures on Facebook tonight, check out the news ticker or my news feed. How much a single little program has changed the world! We have had to deal with some sadness from our homes this trip, and that has dampened spirits a little, but then a child smiles, or a hug is given, and fresh courage emerges. Strength is infused and your journey continues. For those hurting hearts back home tonight we send our love and prayers, even as we feel yours toward us. Of for a refreshing shower and some rest. Blessings from St. Marc.

4 comments:

Jake Thomas said...

Sounds like God has once again gone before us and done His wonders in St. Marc. It really is a marvel as well that we can so readily share information pics etc... Thank you all for your hard work and determination, you make us so proud. God be with you all today, He is faithful, He loves and cares so much for each of you.

Anonymous said...

Greetings from all of us here at HOA. Krystle we miss you like crazy already and yes I am still counting down the days till we can come steal you back! I am praying and sending love for all of the haiti team! It seems GOD is doing so much through you and the stories are amazing!
Krystle everyone says hi and they are all wondering how you are doing. Mary is hanging out on the couch... Jeremy is playing on his phone. He said he tried getting on the website and couldnt get to it so I set him straight today. Joel would like to know if you can get pictures of kids on your shoulders yes or no. Ashley says hi and that she misses you Diane. We are getting ready to bust out a HOA #2 by March 23rd so when you get back we will put you to lots of work. Emily is out saying walk walk. Kathleen is here playing the wii bowling of course. We were so late this morning getting out to head for Challenge Mountain and then the bus stalled 5 times so we ended up canceling the trip but we are hoping to reschedule. Jeremy said to tell you he misses you and you need to hurry back cause it is not the same without you :-)
I love you all so very much and am proud of the work you are doing...keep loving keep sharing and doing HIS work! Lots of prayers for you!
love
Maura and the HOA crew

Alisa Gallo said...

Glad to hear the orphans are all doing good! Loved the pic from the children's service... Brings back memories from all my different children's services! Today Jim and attended a funeral for his friend/co-worker.... Brings many thoughts to mind....then to read all you are accomplishing in Haiti... I look forward to the day I get to do it again! The people of Haiti and funerals remind us that we are here for a reason... Only God knows the plans he Really has for us.... But live each day shining his light just as all of you are doing in Haiti... All in all it's been a good day here.... And I trust today was the same ....good.... For you all! Enjoy church tomorrow..... I know we will be too! Love to you all! Especially Dad and Dee :) miss our chats Dad! Wish I could have had one with you today! Sleep well and God bless! P.S. Jim tried posting to you all a few days ago.... But something happened again....

Anonymous said...

Thinking&praying for all of you tonight! I told Devante we should get up@5am tomorrow because you guys will! He said NO! He said its easier to wake up in Haiti then here! What an excuse :) sending our love&prayers your way!! Niche&Devante