Church and Chipwrecked in Haiti.

Well, it’s a warm night in Haiti. I’m actually hot tonight, which is rare. I guess it’s always warm in Haiti, but I’m rarely sweaty at night, and at this moment I am feeling a bit sticky. This is painting an attractive picture, I’m sure .. . Anyway, moving on!

Today was wonderful, as is every day in Haiti, but Sundays are special. I love Haitian churches. They are so alive. We went to the church our girls attend. It was my first time going there. I like being at church with the girls though, and usually they go where we go on Sundays. It was a nice treat to be able to go with them for a change. 

It was a nice church, with a wonderful praise band. The entire service was in Creole, which actually doesn’t bother me anymore. For my first few trips I hated the language barrier, but over time I have come to not only accept but enjoy it. I enjoy the different culture of the church service, and also that I can’t always understand what the girls are saying about me. ;)

Speaking of girls, after lunch we went to visit them. We didn’t do much but just hang out, and Ms. Fran and Tice worked on a sewing project. Nahomie braided my hair. I had plans to leave it in until I got home, but with the way I’m sweating .. and this intense throbbing in my head they may come out sooner.  I love being with those girls. It was especially neat today because one of the Alvin and The Chipmunk movies came on TV. I think it was “Chipwrecked.” It was fun to sit around and watch a movie with them. It was a first time experience for me, because it is rare that the electricity is on. Thank goodness I had taken Fowler to see it in theaters or I would have been completely lost, because the whole thing was in French.

After we came back from the girls home, we enjoyed the Sunday dinner treat of pizza! Ever since dinner I’ve just been lounging around. I am so excited for tomorrow. We (Tice, me, and Serge) are going downtown to do some site seeing. I haven’t been there in maybe three trips, so I’m excited to see if there have been any changes/improvements.

Well, the shower is free .. so I’m going to hop in. Tonight I am thankful for the cold water! J

Love and blessings,