Carrefour again

Yesterday we spent the morning walking around LesCayes (well, the girls did). It was fun to go out without a translator knowing we could talk to people. Between my Creole and Laura's French we got to meet and talk to a few people in town. Even in Cayes along tho port the devastation from the hurricane was evident -with many homes still showing roof damage from the winds. 

One woman in particular blessed my heart when I got to sing a Haitian worship song with her. The perfect Sunday morning! 

(Photo is of the granddaughter of the woman I sang with)

Then, we went back to the room to pack and prepare for our return to Carrefour. 

We drove home, dropped Laura back at her hotel, and got back to the base just as it started to rain. We decided to wait out the storm in the car and ended up leaving everything (suitcases, bags of supplies, some fruit we bought, etc) in the car because the parking area at our base was so flooded we had to take off our shoes and wade through about 6-7 inches of water to get to the steps. Then, after being inside a few min, the power came on, sparked and went out. None since! 

Soooo here I sit with 23% battery on my phone, computer still locked in the car,waiting for the sun to rise. Today election results are to be announced and it is expected to get crazy with rioting from supporters of whomever did not win. Sound familiar? 

But, it was a great trip to the south! I have much to process and continue to pray about. And MUCH to be thankful for. I am looking forward to spending more time there in the next few weeks.  

Depending on the power situation I hope to update more often than I have been. Prayer requests for now: 

-Darline's baby (Chrislene) who has had a very high fever. They may need to take her to the hospital today if it has not come down.

-Our meeting with Diesmy 1.5 hours north of here to pick out about 100 trees that we will take South in the next few weeks to distribute for replanting. (these have been generously donated by an individual in the USA).

-Things to move along quickly with repairs to the water system in Chaveneau. People need clean water out there! (we are waiting on quotes and evaluations from those who know the system) 

-Finances to continue to help in Chaveneau- for animals, building supplies & local labor. 

-The election result "aftermath". 

-Our power situation. We need to be able to use the fans and charge my computer and phone so I can continue to work and keep you all updated. 

God bless and have a great week.