BEACH/ Plaj
On Sunday we had our annual day at the beach with the children. They were so excited to be going to the sea. Some of the youngest children were excited just to go for a ride in the machin (the orphanage mini bus.) It was a joy to be with them playing in the water, teaching a few to float on their backs, and just seeing them enjoy themselves. For the children who arrived at the orphanage in September, this was their first beach day. We brought with us all of the food and fixings for a delicious Haitian Sunday dinner which everyone enjoyed. It was partly cloudy, but did not rain while we were at the beach and only a few drops of water fell when we were all in the machins on our way back to the orphanage.
Animals/ bèt
Recently there have been animals in places where they are typically unwelcome. This includes the mosquitoes in my bedroom, the tarantula in the play therapy room, the rat in the metal cabinet of the play therapy room, and the adorable little goat that wandered into church during morning liturgy at a nearby parish one morning last week. I never expected that a rat would chew through the play dough containers. They really do have sharp teeth!
Next Week/ Semèn Pwochèn
Next week I am going to spend a week working in a different town where there are Sisters of Holy Cross. I will work with preschool children who have recently been exposed to significant violence. Please pray for the children and pray that the Spirit will guide me to know how to be a healing presence to them, their teachers and families.Thank you. Take care. Many blessings!
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