The traffic was heavy this morning so we arrived at the site about 9:45am. Six young men from the neighborhood were hired to help the skilled laborers move gravel to the foundation pits. All were hard at work with just 6 shovels and two wheelbarrows.
A few small children and I tried to help, but the truth was that we were just in the way. So we gathered the little ones onto a bright plastic tarp and Michelle, our Haitian American team member, showed them how to cut magazine pictures and glue them on a piece of construction paper.
Each child also received 4 crayons. I thought to myself, "This will last about 15 minutes." But I was wrong. The children were engrossed for one hour! Then Michelle then taught them a Haitian song. It was a fun morning.
A hearty lunch of rice and beans and a vegetable stew fed about 120 people. Mr. Bob treated everyone to a Coke again!
A few little ones and I moved some rocks to a foundation pit. There is nothing young boys like better than throwing rocks! However, they had to haul them up over a wall before they could throw them. This they did with enthusiasm and much sweat.
After arriving home at the Guest House, we took our dirty selves outside the gate to shop. We all came back very pleased with our handsome purchases from the artisans themselves.
Tomorrow is our last day in Haiti. We will be saying goodbye to some sweet people.
Sharon
Received the photos, thanks. What a great story you'll have to share when you return! Have a safe trip home.
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