Monday we began work at the Lambi site. The homeowners were happy to see us and jumped right in to help us (they give "sweat equity" much like a Habitat for Humanity project). We had teams painting, building roof trusses, railings and window screens. These are really attractive little houses that are a world of improvement over the tent/tarp homes many are still living in.
The team is getting along well and surviving the difficult conditions.
The ride from our residence hall to the work site is quite an adventure. It is close to an hour of driving through the sights and sounds of daily Haitian life. Thousands of motorcycles are heading everywhere, along with trucks, buses and the occasional hand cart. We have made a difference for a few families, but there is much more to do in this beautiful, but tragic country.
As is often the case on a trip like this, the children are wonderful. They shout "Hey you!" as their form of greeting. They smile and want to have their "photo" taken. We look forward to giving away some treats for the kids on Friday afternoon.
We have been following the progress of the storm back home and pray it passes quickly.
We have resources to deal with storms and other disasters. Haiti had nothing before the earthquake and even less now. I'm proud of the work PCMK and these other volunteers are doing to help these beloved children of God build a better future for their families.
Pastor Dale
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