a BIG DAY

Oh man.  Today was a big day.

Today Leme went to the bank, and it was open, and he was able to get money, and the rate has gone slightly DOWN for the first time in a WHILE.  Nellie went to the market, in Cap-Haitian, and we've got enough food for another week of 150!  Trucks are coming and going, and finally, this evening, for the first time in 10 days, there are fuel trucks barreling past the seminary heading to town.

These are all really big things.

We've got food and fuel and cash and students tonight.  We'll have class tomorrow, having only missed three days in a very chaotic and stressful time.  Even our student from Milot, where there are major hospital-something related protests that I do NOT understand, is on his way.

While this doesn't mean that all the deep-rooted issues are solved by any means, this is a lot of practical progress in a relatively short amount of time...we are fully aware that God as been at work and fully trust that He will continue to be!  Keep praying for these young, dynamic, transformed, humble men and women here in Haiti...so so badly needed.  Pray for their relationships with the Lord, growing even now as they persevere, serve and trust in the middle of difficult times for our country.

Meanwhile, some of what we've been up to with a LOT OF DAYS at home.

Lily knit an entire scarf.  Very useful.  

The kids have ridden the "magic roller coaster" to all KINDS of imaginary lands, including meeting moon aliens, riding desert camels and investigating African jungles.

Rick has gotten an INCREDIBLE amount of work done in the new classroom building.

Book-time with Batman.

A lot of cooking, a lot of people eating...and a lot of kitchen help :)

Rick also did 100 little badly needed maintenance jobs, also some with help :)

More Rick and Maxi work!

Lily also did a whole series of feather accessories.  Also very practical :)

Lily and Sofie and Nikki persevered with a LOT of homeschool.  Kiddos in Haiti have missed over 2 weeks of school...Lily and Sofie are anxious to get back to their "every other day" go to school and homeschool arrangement!  We would NOT have gotten through this time without Nikki.  not even close.

Ben learned to drive.

and drum.

and read.

We've spent good time with people we don't always get to.  Dinner Monday night with Jean-Sius, Florina and Shayla was such a gift,

And Edlin and Ben got extra buddy time.

Christie (Maxi's little girl) and the girls got to spend almost every day together, which we all love.

Lots of outdoor exploring...

And a LOT of games that I have absolutely NO idea what was going on.

THANK YOU for your might prayers and please, continue.

Worshipping together in chapel tomorrow is going to be an incredibly sacred space. We have a lot to be praying for, and much thanks to give.