Day 8 in Haiti
Today was better day for the team with the temperature reaching about 33C. With the main focus being the pregnancy health clinic for the gals and Dominic. This clinic ran a lot smoother than the previous ones had and there were lots of babies! (I am sure someone else will expand on this) Praise God for the extra hands of Emily, Kayla, the interpreters’, and the Haitian nurses.
Pat worked on some plumbing issues for the morning and in the afternoon laid tile for the trade school walkway. He is working with 2 Haitians I think they are teaching each other how to tile as they work shoulder to shoulder.
As for my self I was able to assist with the installation of lights and ceiling fans in 1 of the class rooms. Some of the electrical students came on their non-class days to gain some practical experience when they found out that I would be helping. Their program is mainly book knowledge with very little practical. Therefore in the classes that I have been able to assist teaching, I have tried to incorporate some hands on training. The instructor indicated he had never seen even simple switching circuits demonstrated in a classroom setting. They are currently working with multiple switch circuits and are having trouble grasping the idea. Tomorrow’s class is going to have a complete circuit for them to wire and test. This should help the students understand the principals of the circuit. It is a real joy to be able to work with these young men, they are so eager to learn.
This afternoon Pat and I got the ultimate experience of driving on the roads and highway of Haiti. (By ourselves) Marc’s Canadian mom, Clare and grand daughter, Emily and friend Kayla needed a ride back to the mission that they are helping at so Pat and I offered to take them back and Lisa agreed. Just so you know if we were to drive at home as they do in Haiti we would go to jail!!! It was a good thing that Pat was only on the highway for about ½ mile and the traffic was light, other wise we would have had trouble. Oh ya the horn is your best friend while driving in Haiti. Road rage? No the bigger your vehicle the more right-of-way you have. (Take this off our list of things to do)
This evening Sara, Kendra, and I each shared our testimonies in church and were blessed by the acceptance of the Haitian people. They are very interested in our stories and want to get to know us. We just have to over come the language barrier.
Please continue to pray for our team, as we are getting tired and the heat is taking its toll on our bodies. Pray for Chauntille, Pat, Katrina and Dominic as they prepare to give their testimonies in the next couple of days. Pray for the relationships that we are building with team members and with the Haitian people.
Blessing to all back home,
Keith
Today was better day for the team with the temperature reaching about 33C. With the main focus being the pregnancy health clinic for the gals and Dominic. This clinic ran a lot smoother than the previous ones had and there were lots of babies! (I am sure someone else will expand on this) Praise God for the extra hands of Emily, Kayla, the interpreters’, and the Haitian nurses.
Pat worked on some plumbing issues for the morning and in the afternoon laid tile for the trade school walkway. He is working with 2 Haitians I think they are teaching each other how to tile as they work shoulder to shoulder.
As for my self I was able to assist with the installation of lights and ceiling fans in 1 of the class rooms. Some of the electrical students came on their non-class days to gain some practical experience when they found out that I would be helping. Their program is mainly book knowledge with very little practical. Therefore in the classes that I have been able to assist teaching, I have tried to incorporate some hands on training. The instructor indicated he had never seen even simple switching circuits demonstrated in a classroom setting. They are currently working with multiple switch circuits and are having trouble grasping the idea. Tomorrow’s class is going to have a complete circuit for them to wire and test. This should help the students understand the principals of the circuit. It is a real joy to be able to work with these young men, they are so eager to learn.
This afternoon Pat and I got the ultimate experience of driving on the roads and highway of Haiti. (By ourselves) Marc’s Canadian mom, Clare and grand daughter, Emily and friend Kayla needed a ride back to the mission that they are helping at so Pat and I offered to take them back and Lisa agreed. Just so you know if we were to drive at home as they do in Haiti we would go to jail!!! It was a good thing that Pat was only on the highway for about ½ mile and the traffic was light, other wise we would have had trouble. Oh ya the horn is your best friend while driving in Haiti. Road rage? No the bigger your vehicle the more right-of-way you have. (Take this off our list of things to do)
This evening Sara, Kendra, and I each shared our testimonies in church and were blessed by the acceptance of the Haitian people. They are very interested in our stories and want to get to know us. We just have to over come the language barrier.
Please continue to pray for our team, as we are getting tired and the heat is taking its toll on our bodies. Pray for Chauntille, Pat, Katrina and Dominic as they prepare to give their testimonies in the next couple of days. Pray for the relationships that we are building with team members and with the Haitian people.
Blessing to all back home,
Keith
So glad that things went better. Thursday should be easier. Can't wait to hear all the stories. Missing you all. Bonnie
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