$23.65

Normally we do not mention financial ministry support on this blog, mostly because that is not our focus. We have put that in the Lord's hands and know that He continually brings just the right people to partner with us. However, without that steady support we would not be able to continue working here in Haiti. The month we sent out our last printed newsletter our support had dropped significantly. However, I just looked at the report for September, and our support monies for last month exceeded the necessary level by $23.65!! That is thanks to several people who recently began supporting us on a monthly basis, one family who sent in an annual gift, and others who have increased what they have been giving. It is amazing to see how each gift-- great or small, monthly or one-time--works together to fulfill the final goal.
My heart is just overwhelmed with thanks at this moment....both to God and so many friends. Thank you!!

Megan's 7th birthday

Our little Megan turned 7 last Friday. :) Thursday night we had a little family celebration, and then on Saturday we had a little party for the kids in her class and a few other friends. This was really our first kid's birthday party here, so we had no idea who would show up or what to expect. It was very interesting... The invitations we sent stated that the party time was from 2PM-4:30PM. The American kids that came were on time or early. Notice this picture with only 4 kids around 2:45. :) Those from Latin or Haitian homes were at least 45 min. late, and the last kid left at 6:30!!! Apparently the "hora Chapina" (Guatemalan time--30 min. late) does not even apply here. :) Fortunately we had very loosely planned activities, so people just kind of jumped in and participated whenever they arrived. Love the flexibility of the Caribbean!!
After the cake/icecream and presents, the kids all went swimming. It was just amazing to see some kids just really struggle to get their faces wet when we first went to swim, but by the end of the afternoon they were splashing around like fish!! Water in any form is always good kid entertainment, and it was a nice time to casually meet the parents of some of the kids in Megan's class.
Megan enjoyed both celebrations, and now we anticipate more great times with our favorite girl in the coming year!!