Mesi Anpil

We've been back in Haiti just over two weeks... the transition was very difficult this time, especially for Maia as she battled an ear infection, a bad cold and the realization that Levi was coming with us and she would have to share her life here in Haiti with him as well. Things are settling down now and we are starting to get into a sense of routine, which we are all thankful for.

Before we share some of what has been going on here we just wanted to say thank you to all those in Canada who helped us out. Many of you kept us in your prayers, encouraged us, showered Maia and Levi with gifts, invited us into your homes, lent baby things, toddler things, vehicles, clothing etc. We wanted to thank you for blessing our family with your generosity. Escpecially thank you to Mom and Dad deJonge for letting us invade your home and beat you in Quirkle, to Aunt Cole for spoiling Maia rotten and giving her lots of attention, to Uncle Kev for playing with Maia when he should have been studying, and to Mom and Dad Lodder for the use of your vehicle and taking Maia for sleepovers so we could catch up on some sleep.

*here's a picture of Maia saying please, which means give me what I want, please, thank you, I know how to manipulate you etc. Today we are using it as the sweet thank you very much picture.