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This week has been a bit hectic with Chris and I trying to take care of Olivia and also get work done and coordinate everything going on at the mission. This week the stairs to go the second story of the dorm were poured, the second story of the dorm construction has started, the solar panel support structure is being built and assembled, plus all the other normal work that goes into building filters. The support structure for the solar panels is proving to be difficult to assemble 25 ft in the air. We have had try and then reevaluate how to accomplish everything. With the height, span between columns, weight of the steal, and extreme heat in the sun, things are progressing slowly. One of our workers fell of a ladder and landed on the roof. He didn't fall too far and was unhurt, but it was a wake up call to everyone that we need to be careful and take everyone's safety very serious.
On Thursday we had some people come from Port that wanted to see our mission and how things ran. This would normally not be too difficult, but with everything already being hectic and the fact that we have to pick them up in Montrouis because the bridge is still impassable, it added to the stress and confusion already present. Chris and I were invited to Canaan to have dinner. This was a nice treat since we didn't have to cook and got to visit with friends.
Yesterday, I spent most of the day removing the formwork for the dorm stairs...this basically consisted of a lot of hammering and nail pulling.
Last night I went to Canaan again, this time to participate in movie night. On the weekend, the kids will all gather and watch a movie that is setup with a projector. Things were kinda crazy because everyone was putting together bags of food and toiletries that they would be handing out to people affected by the hurricanes. After that was all accomplished and the mess was cleaned, we got the movie ready and tried to calm down.
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Matty,
Sorry about the jokes that left your self esteem battered...i did say that i thought you would do a great job and i meant it and i am sure that it was a very enjoyable day for you and Olivia, i was just a bit jealous that i couldn't be there...
And I am wondering about your babysitting job from way long ago...did you babysit the boys across the street when we lived on Woodridge Court in Cincinnati or someone completely different?
OK that's all for now.
Signing off with love and prayers :) sis
The scaffolds for the solar tower sure are high up there. They are metal, I was happy to see metal. Is there any possibility of using a cherry picker basket or anything like that? A small crane would be good, just wishful thinking on my part. If you could use them I do happen to have the blue prints for a steel manned basket for use with a crane.
The stairs look really nice. Will you live up there when it is done? It might have a nice view of the ocean and even cool breezes.
I am glad to hear you and Olivia had a nice day. She sounds fun and has a really cute smile too.
We are getting the end of IKE here in Illinois today after getting 7" of rain yesterday. That is a lot of rain for here.
Have a good week,
Blessings
Barb J:)
AJ,
Yeah, the babysitting that I was talking about was from Cincinnati, but I have a vague recollection of doing it other times as well...however, I can't remember for sure....you know how that whole memory thing goes in our family.
Also, we need to talk about your visit to Haiti...
Barb,
There is no easy or cheap way to get anything like a cherry picker out to us here.
As far as living on the second floor of the dorm, I'm not sure how that is going to work out. It won't be done for a while still, but there was talk about having that space for people who come to volunteer for longer periods of time. I think it will be really nice once it is done.
Rumor has it that you've been involved in rescuing some orphans in Gonaives. C'mon, don't be shy, tell us about it and other adventures (like your trip to the island of La Gonaves -- you promised!)
Gramma Rolling
brother Matt,
Just wanted to make sure you have been getting my emails..maybe i sent them to the wrong address. I am sure you have been busy esp without Leslie around. The cooking skills you acquired while living in Illinois are maybe coming in handy...although you probably don't have the trusty crockpot to work with in Haiti! So anyway whenever you do have the chance maybe we can skype and i must hear the rescue stories that Gramma Rolling is talking about.
Still wishing i had spent the last two weeks in Haiti with you and Olivia but trusting God has other plans,
missing you!
love sis
Com'on tell us about the rescue. I am sure you are worn out and relieved you were able to do it. You did something extraordinary and if I could send you a virtual marching band I would.
Barb J :)
Maaaaaaaaaatt!!!!
it's been over a week since your last post...you're killing me here...how long must we wait!?!
ok i'm done whining. now i can be grateful that you even have a computer and internet access and everything else necessary to post a blog...and you have all of this in spite of everything that has been going on in haiti in the last month...hurricanes, etc... so grateful i shall remain, even if i must wait and wait and wait :(
:) sis
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