January. Okay, so maybe December 31st. We had a wonderful, small New Years Eve dinner together. Everyone put something on the grill and shared sides together. We learned about traditional communal tea from Uruguay as well as had some wonderful Cuban espresso. I actually managed to stay up until midnight. A friend and I sat on the roof to watch the fireworks. You could see them happening all over the country.
There were a few more schools to visit this month. Due to schools starting late this year we are a little behind schedule but have worked very hard to stay up to date. It was a chilly few weeks. I stayed in a jacket as did most others I came in contact with. Otis enjoyed laying under his blanket or snuggling up. New life is always just around the corner. It’s something that God promises to give us if we will accept it and something we see in nature often. This little goat had been born just the day before.
A weekend spent at Zanglais with a team. Zanglais is one of my favorite places. It is beautiful and peaceful. I always try to wake up early enough to have time to walk on the beach before the day gets started. These are wonderful chats with God and sometimes little crab friends.
We had a team here this month and what a blessing that was! I was thankful to have Ashley spend the day with me while they were here. We visited a local school as well as the hospital and dental clinic. I had never seen dentures being made before. While at the school, one teacher asked if I would teach her class. It’s been a while since I have done anything with volume and capacity but we figured it out. You can also see young students learning to write their numbers, on this day they were working on the number 3. Ashley and I explored CLC campus as I gave a little background on all of the missionaries here. It takes so many people from different backgrounds, denominations, missions, and walks of life to work together for the Lord. She also was encouraged by Rameau to drink some ginger and cinnamon tea. It was a wonderful day spent with a sweet and Godly young lady. We will all continue to pray for her as she follows where the Lord leads her.
This month has felt both long and short depending on how I look at it. It has been a good start to 2023. We are continuing to pray that HFKz will be able to travel and RMI will be able to receive teams. Beautiful Haiti continues to struggle in a number of ways. Please keep this country and the Haitian people in your prayers. It often feels as though the suffering comes from all sides. Thank you for also remembering me in prayer.
Love You to Haiti and Back 