Wednesday, July 22

Today the group went to the pediatric ward at the general hospital in Port au Prince. I always love going there because the families we meet are always an inspiration and the children are adorable. We take diapers which they quickly hand out to each patient ( yesterday everyone got three). We talk to the families, play with the children, pray with families, encourage them, and give parents a much needed break so they can get out a bit while someone else cares for their child. 

In the afternoon we got to go to a school where Jerry ( one of our translators is director) and got to just sit and practice English with students. This was always the highlight of our English classes when we had our school ( which we hope to start up again soon). The team gets into groups with Haitians who are learning English and they just ask questions of one another, learn about the other culture and practice talking to/listening to different people. It was AWESOME!!!

Then, in the evening we just hung out. This group is really pouring into the staff which makes me soooooo happy. So, they were teaching English to Mr. Alvarez and our downstairs neighbor. Friday morning one person will go to the market with Madame Carole and will shadow her while she then prepares the food. We have also invited hem to join us (Madame Carole and Sherly) when we play cards or games. Exciting stuff!!!!!

Hard to believe that we will be done with summer teams soon. Kylee leaves tomorrow (Friday) and she will be missed sooooo much!! She and Michelle took on a lot of the work involved in hosting teams and made my load lighter but they also poured into teams. It will be strange to have the house back to ourselves after Wed of next week. (Saturday we take the team to the airport and then drive to Mirebalais to pick up Darline, Mimose and Jesula/Melantchy so they can come stay with me Sat-Tues while Redgi is back with family in Delmas). I am looking forward to this a great deal. We will make bracelets and hang out!!