all at work!

(pictured: the first year class endured their "orientation" yesterday, an annual "baptism" :)

Wednesday Matt was in class all day, followed by an evening Freshman orientation service. I spent most of the day at the seminary, and Dad spent the whole day out at the new seminary site, laying tile in the library! Today was similar for Matt, but Dad came to class with me for the morning to meet my new students and catch up with some of my old students. We had a great time, each student introducing themselves, practicing their English, and many asking Dad different questions.

As soon as he entered the room to meet everyone, the entire class stood, and then no one would sit down until he did. Then, as each student addressed him, they each stood again while they spoke...all signs of respect here. Their questions varied from "What are your hobbies", "What do you like about Haiti" and "Have you been to Antarctica" to "Why does your money say, 'In God We Trust" and "Is there a law in the United States that says after 5 years of marriage you can get divorced if you want to?"

It was a very interesting and fun class, and a big blessing to hear them each thank Dad for supporting my being here. "You know Haiti has many problems," one of them said, "and she is helping us to help our people. Thank you." It was really touching sharing him with them!

Then, Dad spent the rest of the day patching holes in the baby's room and prepping it for paint! At 12:30 he headed out to cut the compound grass, which was starting to look like a jungle. He spent all day cutting grass, and tonight we are off to have dinner with some other missionaries down at the new Seminary compound!