Today, we began our renew our friendships with the Croix des Mission neighborhood. I wish each of
you could experience these first day greetings. We are so warmly welcomed by so many.
After all the pleasantries, we found that we could not use the church today. Two sets of workmen were busy. One set was completing the finishing touches around the windows. The other was making pews. Seven, new 15 feet long pews have been completed. (A total of 40 will be made.) So, we could not conduct Vacation Bible School this morning. (The ground behind the church was too muddy from last night's rain.)
Later, after talking with Pastor Marco and Engineer Rousse, all work will be suspended until we leave. The church will be ours. And, we will be able to use the new pews for the children to sit on.
Last February, I gave Gilbert Nalzy, the neighborhood leader, $500 to provide for some neighborhood medical needs. He was able to help nine people; two required surgeries. One young man was so grateful for the medical attention that his pregnant wife received. Her complications were resolved. He asked me to be the baby's godfather. After inquiring about the obligations in the Haitian culture - there really aren't any, I accepted. The baptism will be in February.
There were less than 100 people for lunch. Most did not know of our arrival until this morning. Tomorrow, I expect many more.Repeatedly, I am astounded at the eating capacity. Some of these young kids can eat more than I. I, though, am used to three meals per day. These children are not!
As usual, the traffic is dense. It took about 1 1/2 hours to travel the 15 miles to Croix des Mission. However, there have been more roads improved. They must attract the extra traffic.
Stayed tuned. Bob
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