Hello :)
Before I say anything else I must wish my brother-in-law Chris a Happy belated birthday! I had started a blog on the 12th and was going to wish you happy birthday in it but never did manage to get it posted (I know what you’re saying…excuses, excuses…). I hope that you had a great day!
So, the team that arrived on Tuesday has settled in and had a busy week. They’ve been working on playground equipment for the elementary school and did a children’s program on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoon. Gord has been instrumental in helping get the swing-set for the elementary school together (with his lovely assistant Chad) and Robin has been instrumental in getting the children’s program set up and running.
This week has been kind of weird for me. Leading up to the team’s arrival we were doing so much to prepare for their visit. When they finally did arrive, everything sort of came to a standstill for me. Lisa has given me different tasks to do and I’ve tried to make myself available to help the team out.
Today I went with the team up to the market. It was a great experience – but so HOT! This afternoon we were able to go to the beach for a few hours and enjoy the warm water and beautiful Haitian scenery.
Chad and Gord went into Port Au Prince today. They needed to find some parts for the bobcat which seems to be on the fritz right now. They were also looking for some parts for one of the Haiti Arise vehicles. They left at 6:00 this morning and arrived home while we were out at the beach. I understand that it was a little overwhelming trying to locate the parts that were needed but they were successful in the end. Chad and Gord say “don’t ask about the Kia dealership experience” (I’m thinking it was a “growing” experience).
I’m sure that this evening will be an early evening. Everyone is rather tired and some are a tad sun-burnt. Tomorrow we have church, and I believe a rice distribution is planned either for tomorrow or Monday.
Anyway, we will keep you posted as to our activities in our last few days of our trip. Sending lots of love.
Chad, Kelly, and Dublin.
Thanks for the Birthday wishes guys. Of course we know tomorrow is a very important day in the Webber Family as we celebrate 2 birthdays. Major milestones if you ask me. We wish Dublin a Happy First Birthday and can't wait to see him in a week or so. He is a lucky boy to have the same birthday as his Grandma. Glad to hear all is well, except for maybe at the Kia dealership but we are very curious to hear what happened.
ReplyDeleteAnd Kelly, use your sunscreen. That's an order from your sis.
Love to you all
Chris and Jennifer
Hey you guys..
ReplyDeleteWe can hardly wait to see and hear you in person...glad that Gord and Robin got there safely...Pastor Ric is speaking tomorrow...We'll hear from you when you arrive back...Love, Joe and Verna
Happy Birthday Dublin: I hope that you have a wonderful birthday with all your Haitian friends. Maybe you will have some cake too! Gramma misses you so much-- especially on this special day where we celebrate our birthdays.
ReplyDeleteLove you Dublin. Gramma W.
Grampa W. says hello too to the Birthday boy.