Truck and other updates

The biggest news at the orphanage is the arrival of the much needed long anticipated new pick-up truck.  The old truck frequently had problems, was costing much to repair and was not always reliable.  The children were excited to go for a ride in the new truck even if they did not leave the yard but simply circled the house of the younger children.  The fundraising committee did a lot of work last year to request the funds and many generous parishioners of various churches in New Hampshire made the purchase possible.  We are grateful!  There may even be a brief video of the truck circling the house on the Mary Gate of Heaven Facebook page.

From what I have heard the Haitian elections, which took place on Sunday, were peaceful in most places in the country.  Those I live and work with reported no problems with voting. Interestingly, Haitian Catholic religious (sisters, brothers priest) are apparently allowed to vote wherever they are without having to formally take steps to register in the locality where they are currently missioned. 

My absentee Louisiana ballot did not make it in time for the local elections there due to changes in the schedule of the missionary airline which we rely on for sending and receiving mail to the United States. 

A choublak flower in the rain

It has been raining occasionally, sometimes in the evening or during the night.  The air is not so hot now (compared with a few weeks ago) especially in the mornings and evenings.  After the rain there is considerably less dust in the unpaved streets.  It was great running weather this morning!  

Have a great week.  Many blessings!