There were two more events last night that I missed since I was just worn out. First one was with Michelle, girl that was at Maries and is staying here after a toe surgery. She spoke to all of the children during devotional last night. She told her brief life story and to told the kids that she really likes at New Life Children’s Home. Second one was with a 17 year old boy that a week ago stood up and spoke his dissatisfaction for conditions and food at New Life. Well, on Friday that boy was transferred to the orphanage at the tent city (yes THAT orphanage Patty and Renee). He was there for two days and two nights before he was transferred back with big tears in his yes. Last night he gave testimony how much the two day transfer changed his life, he appreciated to be back!
Yesterday one of the nurses with Team Haiti 4 Jesus got sick and required an IV. Team members were scrambling to find something to make tunicate. I offered my wife’s rubber bands that she uses for keeping power cords organized. Those bands were very helpful for that purpose and the nurse was doing lot better today.
It rained last night once more, but not as hard as previous night. Morning came quickly, and I was back on bunk beds from the early morning. Boys were very helpful (no school today or tomorrow for Haitian Carnival), they were able to work on their own for the most part. I made a jig for them to use to drill holes, that way all of the holes will align during assembly.
Also this morning Rene and Frenzy showed up. They drove Marie’s car today and possibly will use it tomorrow as well (Marie is out of town). Remaining days of the week they will take Tap-Tap (funds for transportation were provided)
I showed them what I needed them to do, and for most part they stay on their own cutting rebar and metal angle pieces. They cut enough pieces for 12 beams and battery rack. Tomorrow we will start learning how to weld.
In the middle of it I was asked to take few birthday pictures for one of the kids that is very hard to photograph.
A great and very fulfilling day!
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