January 4, 2012

Jan 4, 2012,

We returned to Haiti on Jan 1 with Ken’s 85 year old mother along for her first trip to Haiti.  She was a little overwhelmed but did so well on the trip that we traveled all the way to Borel  in one evening.  It was good to finally get settled into our home on the compound.  We are in one of the stone houses that were part of the Standard Fruit Company property.  The house was built in the 30’s and needed some work.  Our thanks go out to our friends in Haiti , as well as the teams from the US that helped get it into shape.   When we arrived a team from Pennsylvania led by Micha Yarger was just finishing up their week.  That group had completed many tasks and blessed many Haitians as well as all the missionaries on the compound.  They helped Andy set up the solar pump that supplies water to the community of Borel.  There was a celebration when the water was once again flowing.  Members of the team had painted the following scripture on the well. “Jezi di, si yon moun swaff dlo li met vin jwenn mwen li met vin bwe”  Jesus said, if anyone is thirsty for water he can come and find me, he can come drink.  We know that God has a lot in store for this group of young people and one very talented slightly older artist.