August Haiti Trip - Day #3 - Wednesday, August 3

Prayer Partner of the Day - Barb Black

Early to bed, early to rise! A good morning, with a good shower, a good cup of coffee and an amazing view. The weather was cool for most of the day with rain off and on. We're starting to wonder about this hurricane. Will it be bad tonight? Will it not be? Maybe it will pass right over with no damage? We cannot get cell phone service in Cheridant, so all of us had our phones out in Trouin, downloading messages and getting the latest news.

The Solar Powered Water System in Cheridant

This morning, while part of the team was working on the solar/water system in Cheridant, the rest of us were teaching the health & hygiene class. We had a great group of children and adults. Maybe 50 participants in all. Ancy did most of the translating. He is so animated and excited! I sat with three children, a boy named John and two little girls. Ah, they were so cute! Class went well, and afterward Jim & I went by the clinic to drop off supplies. Lorna, Ancy's wife, was working, as she is a nurse and gives her time there twice a week.

After lunch, we went down to Trouin. Part of the group began working on the solar/water system, while the rest of us taught the health class there. Basically, it was a repeat of the morning, but we felt much more prepared and ready! Our class was great, mostly male young adults. They were responsive and seemed to be having much fun. Father Michaud Fruito, Trouin's parish priest, asked if I would preach at his worship service on Sunday. I nervously agreed.

The Solar Powered Water System in Trouin

By the end of the day, the system in Cheridant was finished, and the system in Trouin was nearly complete. Jerry also found the short in the electrical system at the Volunteer House, and now it is running without fault! Tonight we went down to shock the system in Cheridant. It was nice to be able to teach the fellas who hadn't shocked before... All those system installs with Bob & Chuck really paid off!! (Miss y'all!)


I am so thankful for everyone chipping in undies, toiletries, and clothing for me to use this week. I wouldn't be able to make it wearing the same smelly clothes day after day! With the supplies and the encouragement, I've been able to keep a smile on my face and be comfortable. The storm is starting to roll in now. Lightning is filling the sky, and thunder is rumbling. Emily is on her way! Ready to see what tomorrow will bring!