A GOOD START TO THE WEEK

We had a good start to the week.  We have continued to travel around with the team from Minnesota and they have richly blessed us.  They are incredibly affirming to the kids and just down right great people.  On Monday and Tuesday Jason and I got to go with a translator into a few different homes and sit on their porches and talk about families.  We weren't shocked by the things we heard, but we had a lot of fun talking with them and asking a lot of questions.  People were very willing to share their, what seemed to be, honest truth with us and we were excited to begin our research here on families.

Brooklyn continues to draw a crowd everywhere she goes.  One surprising thing is that when we have gone into places that have vendors, they all want to give her something for free.  So far she has scored a bracelet and a purse!  Today she stole the heart of the Pastor in the village we were in.  He had sliced up a watermelon and served everyone a piece.  While she was walking she tripped and fell and the watermelon went flying.  He quickly grabbed her a new piece and in between whimpers she said, "me.....ci" (Creole for thank you.)  I wish I could have captured the smile on his face!  Cameron is INCREDIBLE with the kids.  He is able to spend hours playing soccer in the HOT sun.  I don't know how he does it, but it is such a bridge builder.  I'm proud of Katelyn too!  She is diving right in to help wherever and always brings that HUGE smile with her.  She definitely knows how to light up a room.

On a separate note, please pray for Jason.  He is sick right now.  He has been sick in Haiti before, so we aren't too concerned, but it is definitely a bummer.

Love and hugs to all of you!!!!