Thursday June 25, 2009

well it's been almost a month since I've logged into blogger, almost forgot how. I am "home" in the US now and trying to fit back into life here....for awhile at least. it seems that life in the states goes on without slowing down, and trying to jump back on the moving merry go round is kind of hard. there is no routine really for me here yet. I have spent way too much money and eaten far too many meals "out on the town"...including Applebee's and Burger King. so I need to cut back...especially since work is not jumping out at me to obtain. have been in contact with a friend who has contacts with many audiologists and he knows of no summer vacation needs for work, so I need a plan B.....likely fast food or pizza delivery, IF I can get it.

I am working thru the process of deciding whether to return to Haiti next year. as I said, work has not been forthcoming, so again it becomes a matter of faith. as I wrestle with God on this, if I feel Haiti is where He wants me, Iwill go and not worry about the money. and if not, well,then I will find whatever work I can. I do have a chance to get some used audiology equipment very cheaply, $1000 for a used audiometer and tympanometer. that would help if I go back to be able to maybe do some work there to make some money. I know it will all work out.....sometimes I just wish I could peak at the end of the chapter to see how things work out! I hope and pray that Al and Bev, Gary and Caroline, Barb and the other missionaries home for summer are having good summers. And that those still there are surviving the heat! I see there has been no storm activity yet and I praise God for that! we'll see how summer goes along. I miss some things there. I do miss the kids and staff, they all became a part of my life. I don't miss so many other things, but I guess that is kind of the way it was being in Haiti and thinking of the US. it is good to see my son's and catch up on their lives, to see friends and see where their lives are going. I guess I just have to find a way to live in both places at the same time. or maybe 6 months here, 6 months there. life is good to have such problems.

Bondye benis ou.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

This is my last post from Haiti. We will be taking a short day trip today and leaving tomorrow morning, so this evening will be packing and such. I can't summarize 9 months of living a different life, nor can I summarize how much I have learned here. As I return to the States, I hope to be able to make what I have learned here part of my life at home. Thanks to everyone who helped thru support and prayers. There were times when prayer was likely the one thing that kept me going. I thank Gary and Caroline for the opportunity to be here, I thank Al/Bev/Barb and the rest of the missionary group here for friendship and mutual support. It's time to go home.

Bondye benis ou.

Monday, June 1, 2009

yesterday we went to the Felmy's to celebrate Mike and Mirian's 50th anniversary...except that Mike was stuck in Florida, unable to fly his small plane to Haiti due to weather. so a good time was had by...most everyone. Got to see the spectacular view from the roof of the Felmy's clinic, overlooking a small valley and the coast. I have pic's but again I cannot post them.

today we took the team down to the orphanage to see the kids and the community. we were there till about 2, then returned and I went out again about 5 with Elizabeth to.....rent her a new apartment!! Yes, it is done, she has a 2 room place for her and her kids to stay in. It was a struggle to find a place she could afford but God provided and they have a place to stay for at least one year.

Hot and humid.....over and over. so I am getting used to it....just in time to leave. I will post tomorrow evening, I think, as a farewell. it has been a fabulous experience, my view of the world will never be the same, and I hope and pray that I can use that to serve God in the time He allows me to. If you ever get a chance to do something like this, you owe it to yourself to do it. You will be changed forever. I know God's grace abounds in poverty and deprivation. I truly hope to return, if and when He will's it. that's all for now.

Bondye benis ou.