Wednesday April 14, 2010
Posted by MTH-Team | Posted in April 2010 | Posted on 04-14-2010 5:49 PM
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Thank the Lord that it did not rain last night!! This enabled our group to focus on pouring concrete into the prepared forms rather than spend a large amount of time removing water and mud from them. As I write this blog at 4:15 local time it is apparent that the construction crew will again be working well past dinner time to fill the forms of the pad for the house and the footings for the bridge so that this job is complete as it is not possible to stop filling a form once concrete begins to be poured. There are already a lot of tired team members and Haitians on site here and it is amazing that they have the energy to complete these projects. The medical and sponsorship teams traveled to Cazeau today to provide medical care to the students and people of the local community. The status of the students at Christa College was assessed and updated photos were taken. Your gift boxes were also distributed and were received with much pleasure. Many patients were assessed and provided with care; it is apparent that many people have been significantly affected by the earthquake and we will continue to do what we can to improve their situation and demonstrate our concern and love for them in tangible ways. One example of this is a 30 year old woman who attended clinic and communicated that her house had fallen down during the earthquake; she and her husband and children are presently living in the rubble where their house stood and have no food or shelter. We gave her some vitamins and food supplements and some money to buy more food and we are looking to provide her with a tarp as well to protect her and her family from the elements. The director of the Christa College also showed us a property where we hope to set up a large tent to allow the students to begin to attend class and be able to experience some normalcy and routine in their lives again. We will keep you updated as this progresses and let you know when the children have begun to attend classes there again regularly. The students at Cabaret began to attend class on Monday again in the local church!!
Another event that has occurred here is the purchase of 21 goats yesterday and 25 more on Friday to distribute to local families. This was made possible through fundraising done by students in Springville, Arkansas. The idea is to buy female goats and have them breed and when she has babies the owners are to give these babies to others in need in their community and by doing so will share in their blessings. The first batch of goats was given away last night and was a huge success as evidenced by the mile wide smiles on the faces of the recipients.
For now those are the updates of the day as I must drop into a hole and give one of the construction crew a break. Please pray that we may continue in God’s grace and favour and have safe travel as we visit Cazeau again tomorrow. To view photos from today click here.
Hi Dad!
I see that you are hard at work, and I pray that you stay strong and healthy. It makes me smile inside to hear that so much is being done for the Haitians. I Love you so much.
Sleep well tonight
Hi everyone! It’s nice to be able to see the progress that you are making everyday in Hayti. I’ll keep you in my prayers, be strong and be safe! Thanks for comments and pictures! Blessings,
-Rebecca
Greetings
Thank you for showing pix its nice to see the progress that you are doing. Peace On You
~Lindsay
Hi to everyone i know.Miss you guys.
Thanks for the updates and pictures.
It is nice to see all the smiles on your faces. Keep up the good work.
OUr thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May God bless you and keep you safe.
Ps did you see the twins already?.
With love Corry.
It is sure nice to hear from you and see the pictures,wath a lot work is being done in such a short time,what is the temp.there during the day?
Love and prayers are send for all.
Hi all! John, I think I saw you – at least it was your hat! Hope you aren’t too sore. So thankful to hear that it didn’t rain and you were able to get right to work this morning – so much getting accomplished.
What a wonderful gift with the goats – those children in Arkansas had a great idea!
Take care, God bless you all! you are in our prayers
Love the H. Kiers family
It is so good to hear an update from the field. I am glad the goats were purchased and distributed with the funds from the school in Springdale! I pray that the gospel will continue to go out, for gasoline, and that the construction project will not have any more problems. I love you Mommy Jean!
Saying hi to Maribeth—your face says it all with you holding a little one so precious.
Keep John in line for me, would you? just like the good old days!
-sylvia-
I must send a big hug to my hubby, John and a kiss or two. Looks like you’re doing a great job honey—-hope you’re getting enough shut-eye.
love me
I LOVE YOU MOM AND CHERYL!!!!!!
Hi Cherie-Lynn.
These pictures are wonderful. You look like you are right in your element. Good work, I am so proud of you.
Miss you, Love Mom
Hello there. Wow, what a privilege you have been given to serve in Haiti! We miss you back home, crossing our ” legs” waiting for your return (susan!)… lol..praying that your eyes may be opened and God’s love flow thru you in whatever circumstance. God is good. Thank you for reminding us that God gave us life, to do with it what He wants! Your obedience to God’s purpose is inspiring!
blessings
linda
Maribeth:
Saw a picture of you today with the little one….you look like you are in your element. May God bless you as you use your talents there ENJOY!!!
Darcy and Lynn… coffee and a camera two of my favourite things. Keep up the good work
John as usuall doing what you do best…using your talents to teach and advise good work
Love you all
God Bless
Brenda
hi Cheryl & team!
this is so exciting, and yet really hard to imagine..
I’m so thankful that you guys are doing your best to help in these situations, and for the pictures that you post which help us to visualize a little bit of what it must be like in Haiti.
Cheryl, I really miss you! but I am so glad about what you are doing and Susan, it was great to see you in the photos as well. You are both shining examples, and I thank you!
Love you, Allie
hi oma and tanta cheryl!!!! r u camera shy tanta cheryl? we don’t c u in many pics. yesterday was wacky make-up and hair day at gems for our class. emma did my friend shelbys and my makeup. it was WACKY!!! u have to c some pictures of it. ur lucky, all hte manuere is spread, and by the time u get home the awful smell should be gone. 3 more sleeps till u get home. can’t wait!!! mom says that it must be hot, because ur face looks hot in some of the pictures oma. u and the haiti team r really helping the people in haiti. may god bless u. c u later!
Dad, Mom, Darcy, Pam, Cherie, Alan, and Roxanne.
Glad to see you are all working hard and getting a lot done for the Haitians. Miss you guys tons and can’t wait to see you again soon. Love you.
Hi Grandma (Lammy),
It looks like you guys are doing a great job yet again… keep up the fantastic work!!!!
We miss you and love what you are doing for others!!!!
P.S. Emily says she just wants to tickle you!!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
To Maribeth and Ed…..glad to see you finally in a picture Merb, haven’t yet seen Ed in a photo – - I hope both of you (all of you) are having a rewarding experience, and can’t wait to hear the stories! Praying for your safe return to Canada xoxo
Hi Daddy. Having fun? I love you alot. Survivor is on tonight. I’ll be sitting and thinking of you. Can’t wait till Saturday when you will be in my arms.
Love macko
Hi Lam I see that all you guys are doing a great job . I hope that all is well . Anyway I saw some pictures of that constuction it looks like a good an well done job . Lammy I see that you guys bought some goats and gave them to the haitians thats a good deal . I wish you and all the gang well . may the Lord keep you all safe . love you Walt
hey oma, i just noticed that ur hair is straight in the pic of u. did u forget ur hair curler? u bring it camping, and i thought u said u broght it to haiti with u last year. can’t wait to c u on saterday!!!! xoxo.
ps. cheryl, i am reading a REALLY good nancy drew book. i just finished 1 and a half last night. there is 3 books that i have to read. when u get home i will have it finished, and then u can read them. they r all about the same mystery.
Hi Auntie Merb. This is Jayden. Mom and I just saw the picture of you holding a brand new baby – pretty cool!! Hope you’re having a good time. Are you helping any people fix the houses? Hope you are safe. Bye.
Hi Dad & Haiti team! Happy to see u were able to pour the concrete while it was still not raining! Cant wait 4 u 2 come home saturday! BTW dad, i got a heartland dvd from the library so i thought i would save it for when u came home! anyway gtg, best wishes for ur last day in haiti and ur travel back home, im praying 4 all of u!
Shannon
Well Mike, Mark has worn the tread off the tires of the Subaru, Meg has assumed complete control (and chaos) of the upstairs bathroom, Nat has nobody to slap around, Shannon is actually missing your “lame!” jokes, Luke needs money, your “best friends” are howling at night for you, Opa and Grandma have unsubscribed to the weather channel, and the coffee just doesn’t taste as good without you. I think it’s time to come home.
Love from all of us, we miss you!
Deb.
Hi too, to Herman, John and Jane, Joanne, Susan and Cheryl and all the rest of the team,we wish you God’s blessings on your work and for a safe trip home!
Hey MTH team!
I think you either have internet problems or you are out of fuel, I hope to hear from you tomorrow then. May God bless you and provide for the team! great things that you are doing over there! until next time then! Blessings,
Rebecca
hello to Elliott Ferguson from the Sentinel—
It’s Sylvia from Maya. Just thought I’d say HI! and say you’re in a midst of some awesome people there.Those that live there and those sitting among you now. Keep taking those pics. They say a picture speaks a 1000 words-and tell a story in itself.
Looking forward to hear your story.
Heh, Honey—Hope the ladies there, are taking care of you with putting sunscreen on you. I know you’ll sweet talk them. Hoping hot tub won’t be green when you get home on Saturday. Mackayla and I will try our best.
My honey-do-list isn’t done yet–but getting there….sort of!!
Good night—love ya!
-sylvia-
just a thought!
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love. – Henry Drummond
thanks for living & loving well!
hug!
Wishing you all safe travels and continued productivity – you are doing so many wonderful things for the Haitian people.
Hugs to all, and Special hugs for Ed and Maribeth – I stopped by Oma’s this week and Kayleigh came running up to me excitedly, saying “Nana and Unka Ed are in Haiti, ‘n they are helping the little kids!”
See you soon, xoxoxo Josie
Hi Guy’s
I just wanted to say “thank you” to everyone !!! It sounds like you have accomplished so much in a very short time.
You must all be very tired and I know that all the people that you touched, are very thankful for your continued love and support towards them.
Have a safe trip home and I really look forward to hearing your experiences.
Blessings Jack