Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Will Power

For the slow start we had to our day, we mopped up on the rest. Right equipment, small blessings, will-power; and the guys have ten benches ready for varnish, (they still have to be mounted to frames), the new pump is in at the property, the new distribution line is run to maximize how fast we can give the water away, the tank is freshly cleaned, the new fill valve is installed, and the system has been filled, run out, chlorinated, and will be refilled before bed. The girls got the suitcases organized, the new clothes tried on for the kids at the orphanage, two meals served, the medicine organized ( a huge project!) and now everyone is readying for bed while a movie plays for the family. It is such a joy to soak in the laughter, to see the smiles, to relish their relief from their daunting plight. Internet service has been spotty and challenging this time. We are sitting down town with Alisa and Beth, getting off my earlier blog that I wrote while sleeping, (at least that’s what the team says, they apparently have photo’s to prove their point, whoever posts them will never travel with me again!) and getting up tonight’s quick note. Overall, a very great day! We are working hard and are well spent this evening. So off to finish our final tasks, and deliver the team to our sleeping quarters. We are grateful for all the comments and prayers, we press on! Blessings again!

8 comments:

Shelbie Mae said...

I have a confession to make.....
I....skipped....class...today...Oh well that was not so hard to say. I went to my first class this mmorning and then hung out at the library...NOBODY would come home with me and watch Cures of the Black Pearl. =( So I talked Rachel into skipping class with me ( I am such a bad influence) We brought along our friend Marty and went to my house...We ate a HUGE bowl of popcorn together and then walked around town taking pics of each other. (You will have to check my fb when you get home, I have a lot of new picutures) Then I went back to the college and then to a friends house to help him study for a test. (sigh) It was a big day. [fun stuff]
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I even thought about you as I was skipping class! I thought of the time Kelly, Krystle, and I went to the railroad tracks b/c thats one of the places Rachel, Marty, and I went.
Oh and Kelly might find it funny to know that my cousin from VA sent me a weather report today forcasting snow....He knows I hate it.....
Well anyway I love you all and you will contiue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ps. I did NOT spell check this Mr. Berg. =)

Shelbie Mae said...

I have a confession to make.....
I....skipped....class...today...Oh well that was not so hard to say. I went to my first class this mmorning and then hung out at the library...NOBODY would come home with me and watch Cures of the Black Pearl. =( So I talked Rachel into skipping class with me ( I am such a bad influence) We brought along our friend Marty and went to my house...We ate a HUGE bowl of popcorn together and then walked around town taking pics of each other. (You will have to check my fb when you get home, I have a lot of new picutures) Then I went back to the college and then to a friends house to help him study for a test. (sigh) It was a big day. [fun stuff]
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I even thought about you as I was skipping class! I thought of the time Kelly, Krystle, and I went to the railroad tracks b/c thats one of the places Rachel, Marty, and I went.
Oh and Kelly might find it funny to know that my cousin from VA sent me a weather report today forcasting snow....He knows I hate it.....
Well anyway I love you all and you will contiue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ps. I did NOT spell check this Mr. Berg. =)

Jake T. said...

Glad to hear that you had a safe and productive day family. I have been thinking of you all very often and sending out my prayers. God bless

Linda Hasse said...

Hi from Linda, Just to let Alisa,Jim and Ray that I am doing great. Sorry about the melt down.
Sounds like you have gotten a lot done. God is good and have been working through you all. I am amazed at what God does for us all and how God works in all of our hearts, I have to pray and my prayers are answered at times that I didn't think they would. I am sure all that you do are the vision from all of your prayers. The orphanage must be one as well as all the small things that seem small but are big things to the Hatti people. Off to work. Love you all. Linda

Deloris said...

WOW, sounds like you guys are really getting after it early. That's great, but DON'T OVERDO IT RAYMOND!! I'm so used to saying that, but I think it probably applies to all of you this time. Everything here is fine. The girls have been good and have helped alot around the house. They asked me what we were doing on Saturday and before I could answer, Payton said "Cleaning!!". I guess I better back off that a little bit. But they are doing good and we're having fun. Some crazy times for sure!! Please tell Rob and everyone we said HI. Love you!

mary g said...

HI Everyone,
Just wanted to let you all know we are keeping you in our prayers, hoping the storm avoids you all there in Haiti, praying you are safe. We are enjoying reading the blogs, hoping to see some pictures soon. Greg just got home from hunting and saw no deer. yeah! Greg is healing well and back on his feet! Ellen is studying for her spelling test tomorow. Give all the kids pats on the head and kisses from us! Love, Mary

Anonymous said...

Missing you sooooooo much! My hopes and prayers to you, your team and the people of Haiti.

Love
The Girls

Anonymous said...

You all have been in my thoughts since you left. All I hear about is the approaching storm. I dreamt I was there with you all night last night. I couldn't remember the Haiti blog site at work today, so I ended up at the church blog site first. The first thing I read was James 5:16; The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. In this case the prayers are from a woman, righteous only by the blood of Christ, but I am sending prayers. I ask for strength for you all and that the storm won't be too bad for you....then I must remember that God isn't saying "Oops, I goofed. I shouldn't have sent the storm when the CCC team is there." All is for His ulitimate plan. God Bless you all....and I do hope the storm causes you minimal inconvenience if any at all. You remain in my prayers. I wonder if I will be there with you again tonight as I sleep.
Love, Cindy Gerhard