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..Saturday - travel day, homeward bound & final thoughts

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We woke up to a beautiful sunrise in Dallas.    A good way to start our return!    God shined on us! Jim had commandeered the entire shuttle van the previous night for our entourage of people and luggage.   It was a tight fit.    Bob and Cindy spent the night in Minneapolis and were preparing to board a Delta plane to meet up with us in Portland. This was a screenshot of the seat screen on our final approach to PDX.    Home at last! we had taken a large loop pattern for our landing approach The adventure and mission was over.   We all proceeded to the baggage area and saw Bob & Cindy awaiting our arrival.   We had a glorious re-union and awaited all of our specially-marked large suitcases.    Friends and family met us and hugged us.    Once we assembled and double-checked our luggage, we gathered in a tight circle and Jim Shaw said a few words and thanked the team for a job well done.   Cindy offered up a prayer.    We hugged each other and left for home. This wa
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..Friday - Haiti departure day

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After a busy night at the Zanglais Retreat Center organizing our large suitcases and consolidating the smaller roll-aboards by inserting some of them into the larger suitcases, we readied ourselves for a short night. Up early, we had breakfast at 4:45am and boarded the bus at 5:30am for the trip to the Les Cayes airport.   We boarded the Piper Cherokee and the Britten Norman Islander for a beautiful flight back to Port Au Prince. Here's a few pictures of our flight.  Always a treat to fly in a small plane! We arrived safely at Port Au Prince and waited for our luggage which was being trucked over the mountains.     Checked-in for our fight through Miami to Dallas.    Stayed at a Courtyard by Marriott not too far from the airport. On to Portland .. Saturday morning! I will work on a final-thoughts post and try to publish Saturday evening. Thanks for following our adventures! May God Bless YOU!
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..Thursday - Les Cayes

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After breakfast we enjoyed some personal time to relax at the retreat center.   It was a good time to grab a cup of coffee and write in your journal.   Jim spent a lot of time organizing his and the group's photos and videos.   It will take him a good 70-hours of editing when he gets home.    Several of the team went down to the beach and the beautiful Caribbean to collect shells or enjoy a casual stroll.  I, on the other hand, went all-in and got in the water and enjoyed the heavy surf.   Very invigorating! We departed for Les Cayes and the Nunemaker's house for lunch.   Afterwards the entire team visited the City of Lumiere Hospital. it sits on top of a hill with glorious views all around! Jan and Cindy (nurses) had some good discussions with the administrator and doctors. After this visit, the team split up into two groups.  The larger group visited Etienne's farm and goat program north of Les Cayes.   Here's some pic's : The smalle
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..Wednesday - Les Anglais to Les Cayes & Zanglais

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Today is travel day after lunch.   But, much to do before we leave.   After breakfast most of the team went out to the community with Pastor Bonel and Etienne to visit widows, shut-ins, and church members.   Food was distributed and prayers were offered. Bob and Don and Joe scurried with the help of three of Etienne's field agents to finish the transfer power loadcenter.   Bob had the most difficult job in disassembling the old loadcenter.   The PVC conduit entries into the box were difficult to take apart.    He mentioned that after several tries he felt divine help in getting these tough connections removed after another try.    We three took some time to eat lunch with the team before heading back to finish the project before we had to get in the RMI vehicles for the drive back to Les Cayes. We missed the 'Farewell Circle' after lunch.   This is where the team presents its appreciation and love to the church staff and cook staff for hosting us this week.  Gifts
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..Tuesday - Les Anglais

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After breakfast we loaded into the three RMI vehicles for a visit to the Aubourg area, which is approx. 1-1/2 miles up in the hills above Les Anglais.   Pastor Bonel wants to establish another satellite church. We walked up the hill to meet with a few people. While we were there a young woman approached the pastor and asked to receive the word of Jesus.   It was impressive to watch the pastor and the RMI staff speak to her.    We all laid hands on her as pastor prayed for her. After lunch, Bob and Tim and Don and Joe started working on the electrical project that included replacing an old loadcenter with a new transfer loadcenter, and running conduit back to the front of the pastor's house where the solar-farm feed enters the building. The rest of the team prepared to welcome the 'Hope for Kidz' sponsored kids for a party!    We could hear the joy and exuberant cheers coming from the church! Jim and team handed out a lot of goodies.   Here's a few pi
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..Monday - Les Anglais

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It's School Projects and Ladies' Tea Day!    Time to have fun with school kids.   Sissy head-lined the .. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade art project.   Helping were  .. Sue, Lynda, and Austin.   What fun ALL had! Joe and Don and Jan and Cindy had fun in the 5th and 6th grade classrooms helping the kids assemble solar flashlights.   We also asked the teachers to assemble a kit.   We first reviewed the schematic and pointed out the components.    I think they had fun!    Here's a few pictures : What a rewarding morning!!    When we sponsor a child in the Hope for Kidz Program for $334 a year, they attend classes, get de-wormed annually, and the entire school receives a hot meal every day!    Here's a class enjoying some rice and beans : After lunch, many of the team prepared for the womens' tea party : 150 gift bags were ready.    Fruit punch and M&M's and other goodies were served.   A fun and festive party ! wedding dres
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