Saturday in Haiti

We had such a great day with the people of Christ the King today! Many people go to the market on Saturday so we don't run the clinic or a children's event on the weekend. With everyone at the market we also have fewer people hanging around, making the crowds much more manageable. Here are some of the stories from today:

* One of the workers was wearing his "new" glasses on the worksite. It was very cool to see him able to use the glasses.

* The foundation for the basketball court is poured. They are finishing the smooth coat of concrete so that we can have our big game tomorrow. One of the foremen is so excited about the game! They watch a lot of NBA here and his favorite team is the San Antonio Spurs. I told him they didn't stand a chance against us, and the smack talk between us began immediately! It should be a lot of fun!

* The kids like to challeng the Americans to games of soccer. Our best players don't hold a candle to the Haitian children. They are really good at that game.

* There is a taciturn young painter named Watson. Morgan & I got a chance to paint with him during the last few days. He knows as much English as we know Creole, so communication was sparse. But we did learn that he had a 2 year old son. We encouraged him to bring his son to the church, which he did today. He sought me out 2-3 times to tell me that his son is here. Finally I understood and walked over to meet his son. What I saw was an adorable chubby little boy with one eye completely swollen shut. He was brought by his grandma to meet his dad's friends. But, something was not right. I needed a translator. We have a few, but sometimes they are hard to find. But this time, one was right there and available. He came over and we learned that the little guy has been like that for a month. Umm, we need a doctor. Oh, there is Kelly. Literally right there walking towards me. She comes over, the translator translates and almost immediately she knows exactly what is going on and what the litle guy needs. So, she heads off- back to the clinic. Now, we have seen hundreds of people and supplies are almost completely depleted. But, guess what... we had the medicine that the little guy needed.

The little guy came there because his dad wanted to show him off. And, he is leaving after seeing a doctor with the antibiotics his body needs to recover. Things like this happen and we often chaulk them up to chance. This was not chance. It was God lining everything up, just right! God is good!

* At the end of the workday, we gathered all the workers and cooks to tell them once again what their relationship with Lord of Life means. There was joy in the air and hugs for everyone.

Thank you for taking the time to read our blog, and thank you for supporting our trip. We have had a fanatic time. It is so clear that Jesus is at work here!

In His name,
Morgan,Lisa, Justin and the entire Lord of Life Haiti 2012 Team