Kathy, Tom and the team made it safely to Haiti despite late flights from New Orleans and Miami. They were greeted by Willem (MTM), Rachoul (Rivers of Hope orphanage director) and Jean Michelle (Rachoul's son) who took them to the guest house in the midst of a slow drizzle.
Haiti is in its second week of the rainy season, which normally lasts for approximately 6 weeks. The roads are taking a beating in all of the rain. Large potholes are now huge potholes. Vast areas of road has washed away leaving behind deep ruts that are difficult to traverse even in a truck. Large rocks and boulders have been washed into the streets making many impassible. Tomorrow the team will go to Port au Prince to see the affect the rain is having on the tent cities.
There are 7 people on the team, pictured from left to right:
- Sally, representing the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
- Kathy, TRTP President
- Randa, interior architect
- Noor, urban planner
- Tom, interior architect
- Jennifer, former TRTP board member working for SDG Adoption
- Angie, occupational therapist
Kindergardeners singing at the Gramothe School
A tour of MTM's school and church followed. Willem showed them the site for the new Children's Home orphanage on MTM's property. Then a trip up the mountain on foot to visit the village of Gramothe and surrounding areas.
Finally, they drove to Rivers of Hope to tour the facility and, of course, play with the beautiful children in Rachoul's care. There are 6 boys and 1 girl at this time. Praise God Christopher was feeling well today and running around like a typical healthy boy.
Tomorrow's schedule will be just as full. Check back for an update.
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2 comments:
Ahhh. Thank you for the photo of our little guy! Praying SO HARD here that he will be traveling soon!
~Jana
Hi Christopher, it's Auntie Irene here.. Here's HUGE hugs and kisses from your brother and sister too.. we LOVE YOUXXXX
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