Wed- Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

Clinic ran very smoothly this morning with many happy babies. We have a regular routine set now with check in, passing out shoes and patient care. Our adventure in the afternoon took us to a Haitian Home Depot called MSC Plus. We had to lock up our bags before we could enter the building with the security guard. We purchased 35 rolls of razor wire for the new property. Then we were off to see the new orphanage. There were many newly painted cribs and beds. A team also painted pictures on the furniture to make a welcoming home. The three orphans Jaline, Woody, and Renalson with nannies Mylaine, Manite, Madam Galent with cook Madam Patric were eating their lunch of beans & rice. They were happy to see us and it was a blessing to see what a wonderful home they now have since the earthquake.

We were then off to the new Three Angel property site. WoW! What a beautiful site with trees, 1.5 acres of land with a surrounding wall. It was so peaceful and quiet there. We heard about the new layout. We were wishing to hold clinic here this week but everything was not quite ready for us. With Gods blessings we hope the plans will move fast.
For dinner we were special enough to be served a traditional Haitian Pumpkin Soup which is usually served on News Years Day. It was delicious with chicken, pumpkin, carrots, potatoes & turnips.

Plans are made for tomorrow. We get to ride in a Tap Tap! A Tap Tap is a van or truck that the Haitians ride in for transportation. It is wildly decorated with bright colors. They usually cram many people in the back of this vehicle and tap on the side when you want out. It has been one of Debs goals in life to ride a Tap Tap.

Three Angels is partnered with Apparent Project that teaches Haitians a skill to make jewelry from recycled paper and boxes. They roll the paper into beads to make bracelets and necklaces to sell. The money earned is not only a source of income but gives them a sense of worth and self esteem. Needless to say tonight we had a jewelry shopping spree.
The youngsters stayed up late tonight only because they found out Linda hands out treats after they go to bed. The internet has not been working well for the last 24 hours and we are not able to post any pictures. Yes we really are in Haiti serving others and not on the beach. May tonight.

Bonwit.