Monday/Tuesday

My apologies.  The Sunday night post didn't post to this blog.  I just posted it, but with less pictures.  You can see more pictures at www.vangheem.com.

On Monday, we finally had the opportunity to serve the school.  The ladies went to classrooms, and the men began working around the school grounds.  Everyone seemed to have a joyful day meeting the children and getting to know them better.  The best part of my morning was being greeted by the children.  They all kiss your cheek and say good morning to you.  It had a way of endearing them all to me right away. We taught in the classrooms until 1pm, we then gathered for lunch and then part of the group went into Haiti on “Taxi’s” which are motorcycles, to go see the market.  If you could see the roads here, you would know that clinging to the back of a stranger a they zip down these bumpy, rocky, pothole roads was a chilling thought.  But, we all “maned up” and got on the bike.  I wish I could have gotten a picture of us riding down the road, but I was too busy hanging on! This trip is really gave us an intimate look at Haitians and the way they live.  Those of us that sponsor a child were able to purchase food for them as gifts.

After the market trip we had some devotional time and then sat together for dinner.  After dinner each night, we meet on the roof of the school to sing worship songs and talk about our day.

Tuesday we went back to the classrooms to help and really get to know the kids and their stories.  Mr. Rob, Mr. Marty and Mr. Scott were playing tag with the kids before classes began today.  This afternoon we will be visiting an orphanage where 15 kids are staying.  Our job there is to just hold the kids and play with them and show them God’s love.  Later this week we are scheduled to go to a hospital and visit the homes of kids we sponsor.

 

I am unable to get pictures to post today. Internet here is not the same as the US. I will try again the next time I have access to a computer.
Right now we have 1 person with a burn from getting off a motorcycle and another not feeling well.  Please pray for out heath and safety.

Thank you all for your prayers.  If you leave comments here I will relay them to our team!  This does require you to sign up for a google or blogspot account.  We would love to hear from you J

 

Blessings~The Haiti Team