December 14, 2009
Baby Carle
Our grade 3 teacher, Alix, and his wife were blessed with a beautiful baby boy last weekend. They've named him Carle and he is cute and healthy. Kim, Maia and I had a chance to visit the family last week and meet baby Carle.
December 10, 2009
The Gift of Education
Looking for that perfect Christmas gift this holiday season? How about sponsoring a child in Haiti? At Adoration Christian Center we currently have about 200 students that need sponsorship. 120 of those students attend École Chrétienne Adoration and the other 80 are sponsored to go to other schools, either secondary school or a school geared to a specific special need. Right now only 141 of these students have a sponsor which means that we need 59 more sponsors.
When you sponsor these children you are giving them a chance at life. All of these students come from difficult living situations and probably wouldn't be going to school if it wasn't for the sponorship program. But because people have chosen to sponsor them they are receiving an Christian education. Our secondary students are receiving weekly Bible training as they attend a Reformed Bible Study led by the Pastors of the Presbyterian church. They are also learn
ing responsibility as they come in once a week a clean the school. Their education is important to them too and so they put forth the effort to ensure that they continue in the program.
ing responsibility as they come in once a week a clean the school. Their education is important to them too and so they put forth the effort to ensure that they continue in the program. So are you interested in sponsoring a student? It's only $30 Canadian each month and that provides a child with a uniform, books, meals, class trips, and a Christian education. For more info or to sponosor a child check out CDIA's website http://www.cdiacanada.com/
December 08, 2009
Vehicles
I thought I should post about our frustrating vehicle situation, at least it was frustrating but things are starting to look up.
Our vehicle, vehicle #1, has been in the garage since Oct 6, so friends of ours kindly lent us vehicle #2 since they had just bought a new vehicle. But while we were borrowing vehicle #2 it had to go in for a wheel bearing change, no biggie, but it ended up being a biggie because the axil was actually broken! So vehicle #2 is out of service as well. Our co-worker, Kim, has a vehicle but her vehicle decides to break down the same time as ours so we are left with Randy's motorbike.... Maia does not like riding on the motorbike (nb we DO NOT take Maia on the motorbike). Thankfully we have these great neighbours who lent us vehicle #3 which we are using and enjoying and then we find out the insurance is up... no more vehicle #3 and we are back to the motorbike. But as of yesterday there is a good twist, Vehicle #2 is fixed, vehicle #3 is returned to the proper owners and we are still waiting (patiently) for vehicle #1.
Our vehicle, vehicle #1, has been in the garage since Oct 6, so friends of ours kindly lent us vehicle #2 since they had just bought a new vehicle. But while we were borrowing vehicle #2 it had to go in for a wheel bearing change, no biggie, but it ended up being a biggie because the axil was actually broken! So vehicle #2 is out of service as well. Our co-worker, Kim, has a vehicle but her vehicle decides to break down the same time as ours so we are left with Randy's motorbike.... Maia does not like riding on the motorbike (nb we DO NOT take Maia on the motorbike). Thankfully we have these great neighbours who lent us vehicle #3 which we are using and enjoying and then we find out the insurance is up... no more vehicle #3 and we are back to the motorbike. But as of yesterday there is a good twist, Vehicle #2 is fixed, vehicle #3 is returned to the proper owners and we are still waiting (patiently) for vehicle #1.
December 02, 2009
Let the Games Begin!
We started our first basketball intramural tournament with our secondary students yesterday. Randy and some students made the teams and the schedule this past week and Monday they painted the lines on the court with the help of some more anxious secondary students and yesterday was the first official day. We have 36 guys playing and 20 girls playing, 6 guys teams and four girls teams. The games are happening every Tues and Thurs afternoon starting at 2:30. Yesterday there were big crowds and lots of excitement as the first games got underway. Twas exciting indeed!
And...
And... Maia training for Harvard
November 28, 2009
November 27, 2009
Putting Right Along
Since the medical team left us we have putting right along with life. We were able to enjoy a spiritual retreat with the CRWRC here in Haiti, enjoying the beauty of Haiti, spending time in God's word and fellowshipping, it was a beautiful time! When we got back from that we were once again struck with some kind of bug, both Randy and I took a few days to recover from the nasty little bug and now we are getting right back into the swing of things. Thursday we celebrated Amercian Thanksgiving, one of the plus' to living here - double turkey dinners! We do have much to be thankful for, it was nice to gather with friends and remember all the good things that the Lord has done for us.
And while we've been putting along with life we have been encountering some tough stuff. People who are have been hurt and are broken, and sick.... it's hard. Life is tough. Please keep these people in your prayers, the Lord knows their names. Pray that they may be touched and healed and that their lives may once again be filled with hope.
And while we've been putting along with life we have been encountering some tough stuff. People who are have been hurt and are broken, and sick.... it's hard. Life is tough. Please keep these people in your prayers, the Lord knows their names. Pray that they may be touched and healed and that their lives may once again be filled with hope.
November 18, 2009
Bye Bye!
Well the medical team has packed up and gone home. Thank you Uncle Hank, Karon, Samantha, Deanna, Jackie, Andrea, Sarah and Kim for giving of your time to serve here in Haiti. We know that you were a blessing here and we pray that you were blessed as well. Maia is missing having you all around as there is really not much entertainment anymore while she eats her brekkie and supper.
The advertisement on the door for the clinic at Adoration
The "pharmacy"
Moms and babies waiting for their medication. Some ladies in Canada knitted and donated the little teddy bears for the children, they LOVED them.
One little boy proudly holding his and his brothers teddy bears.
While glancing through all of the pics that the medical team took I found a few of Maia, enjoying life, that brought a smile to my face...
The advertisement on the door for the clinic at Adoration
The "pharmacy"
Moms and babies waiting for their medication. Some ladies in Canada knitted and donated the little teddy bears for the children, they LOVED them.One little boy proudly holding his and his brothers teddy bears.While glancing through all of the pics that the medical team took I found a few of Maia, enjoying life, that brought a smile to my face...
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