Journals from Haiti

Back at the Moores’ I finished the curtains and read the Bible. We met a Canadian missionary family at La Kay for burgers. I got a “sandwich au poulet” (chicken sandwich), which was really good, and we got ice cream afterward. We hurried home because it looked like rain, and the Canadian family came with us for a visit.

Abby and I went upstairs but were soon called down to show the curtains. Jovite and Mène had come too. She greeted us with a proper kiss on the cheek (”la bise,” as I later learned in French), and thanked us. I think she liked them. David took pictures of Jovite and Mène together and they laughed. They prefer serious photos, but their smiles were so big and beautiful.

Jovite went to get wedding invitations and gave one to each of us. We wouldn’t be there, but I was delighted to have one anyway.

The guests soon left, except for Jovite, who came back looking slightly dejected. He sat while we conversed (in English of course). Allan read to us, from a book whose name I forget (but I think I would like it), about not only doing what God wants, but wanting it ourselves, and how that can change your whole walk with Christ. We should be honest with God and ask Him to change our desires when they don’t align with His.

We discussed the study, shared thoughts about the trip, and worked out money details. I gave Clark my last chocolate bar. Apparently it was the perfect thing, and I hadn’t even planned that. I also gave Pat the soaps I’d bought as gifts, and they both really appreciated them. David and I shared information about other projects.

I heard another U.N. tank and ran to the doorway to watch it pass. Much of the vehicle was obscured by trees, but I could distinguish camo and blue helmets. I returned with a smile, and soon left to get ready for bed, glad there was still power so I could see.

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