Well, this has been a trip of firsts for Dublin. This is his first international trip to help people in need, while we’ve been here he had his first minor head wound, he took his first few steps, he received his first kiss from a young lady (who is actually 6 months older – way to go son!), and today he had his first birthday! Of course he didn’t realize the significance of the day but I was determined to have a cake to celebrate the occasion. We made one this afternoon and it turned our pretty well. It was great to hear the team from Nelson, several employees from Haiti Arise, and of course, mommy and daddy, sing happy birthday! We were able to catch it on video and Gord took a bunch of pictures so don’t worry family members – we will be sure to show you guys when we get home.
Also, happy birthday to my mom! I love you mom and I hope that you have had a great day today! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Dublin say’s hello and he can’t wait to have lots of hugs and kisses from his grandma!
Today was a rather typical Sunday morning around the compound – very restful. We spent time chatting with our buddies Gord and Robin, and this afternoon took a long walk through the community. Chad and I never grow weary of the enthusiasm and joy of the people that we meet along the way. It is overwhelming and humbling to see such joy in the midst of such poverty. Today we visited the home of an elderly couple. It was no more than an 8 x 10 thatch hut with a dirt floor but still they were thankful.
As I sit here tonight and type this blog the team from Nelson (and Chad) is busy bagging rice for the food distribution that is going to take place tomorrow morning. It is expected that many, many people will come for the rice that will be handed out. I will admit that I have mixed feelings about rice distributions...but I won't get into it here. I pray that there is enough to feed everyone. It is heartbreaking to see people turned away.
Anyway, signing off once again. Sending much love home as usual. Thank you to everyone who has kept us in their prayers.
Chad, Kelly, and Dublin.
Hello oneills and Houghtons! Happy Birthday Dublin! For some reason we are not able to blog back to Gord and Robin on his site so please pass on our love and we are praying for you guys. Can't believe how time is going so quickly, soon you will be preparing to come home. Cant wait to see you and talk about your trip. We saw your video clip in church on sunday morning, it was great. Take care and we will be praying for safe travels home for you all.
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Hey Chad and Kelly (and Dublin)...We are so proud of what you are doing in Haiti...Only eternity will reveal the impact you have had on those you have helped this past 5 weeks...Hurry home to us...Like Dave, we have been unable to respond to Gord's and Robin's blog.
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