Following a week long retreat in New Hampshire, I had the privilege of meeting a wonderful group of women who do a lot of fundraising for the orphanage and two who sew pretty dresses for the girls.  Being with them, really gave me an even deeper appreciation for their dedication and commitment to the children at Mary Gate of Heaven Orphanage.  Certainly we could not provide for the children we serve as well as we do without them.      

Personally, many of you who read this, who pray for me, and are interested in what I do, who email occasional words of encouragement, or who I simply know are supportive of what I am doing, you enable me to do the work that I do in Haiti.  Thank you!

When I was at home with my family, getting ready to come home to New Orleans, in preparation of returning home to Haiti, I realize again how I truly have so many places that are home to me.  Having worked with people experiencing homelessness, and with children who lack families which are able to care for them, I am aware of how fortunate I am, and though no merit of my own.  

Please pray for me as I prepare to return to Haiti next week, and as today I celebrate and give thanks to God for the gift of my life and that of my twin sister. Be assured of my gratitude and my prayers.  Thank you!  
Mesi anpil!  

    

Traveling

Since my last post I have spent time in several states, met  new people, connected with old friends, raised some money for the orphanage, attended some great play therapy continuing education programs, spent time with family members, current and former community members, and friends, swam in Narragansett Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and in Boston Harbor, camped, traveled by plane, train (Amtrak, SEPTA and Boston T,) bus (Greyhound/Peter-pan and Boston T,) car, foot, bicycle and ferry, among other activities.  I am grateful for this time and for each and every person I have encountered. Thank you!     

Sunset on Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, USA

I hope that the children in Haiti are enjoying their summer vacation.  Certainly they would not have the kind of opportunities I have had but hopefully they are safe and have enough to eat, feel loved by someone and maybe can enjoy the beauty of Haiti.  They are in my thoughts and prayers.