Sunday January 13 2013

Here is the message the Team sent home today: we are truly blessed to be here and experience Haitian culture and beauty. today we enjoyed worship with our friends. it was graduation day for
some of the youth. the children, at least 70 to 90 of them, did most of the servive. they danced and sang and truly celebrated Gods love for them. the Pastors message was on Daniel and how he stood firm for what he believed.  i know this from the verses that were pointed to in my bible by a new friend. i understood no words but got the message. this afternoon was a day of rest. we went to a small private beach to relax.  the water was so salty it was efforless to lay back and float. the shade of the palm trees was a delight. we sat under them to enjoy fresh fish grilled on an open fire beside us. very tasty! today was a day that God used to restore us. Monday will be our last day working at the hospital site. I know we will complete all the tasks God needs done this trip.  Our mission will continue though. Tuesday will be a travel day. if all goes well we will see our loved ones early Wednesday morning. thanks for your prayers. all is well here.  Peace

Today was a great day, the Lord's day.  We truly rejoiced and were glad in it!  The pictures tell the story today.  We were blessed and refreshed!

 These children are adorned in new dresses that some of our Team members, from Grace UMC Shrewsbury, took with them to donate to the children. The Pastor and Deacons at the church were delighted to help distribute this gift.

 An ice cream stop on the way to the beach! Another blessing poured out on the Team!

 Our host and cook at the beach.

 Dr. Etienne's brother Yvon.  A very gracious host for the journey. He kept a watchful eye of protection over us and provided for our needs.  Thank you Yvon!

 Dinner of chicken & rice when we returned to the house that night. We ate very well all week!