After a hot night of sleep, it was nice to wake at the guesthouse to be greeted by my friends. Wow do I love these people.
Anne and I spent the day at Heartline’s Women’s program. Today was child development class. There were about 40 mom’s with their babies. All mom’s are eligible for the program till their child is 6 months old. It is was great to see so many babies doing so well. There were so many smiling faces! Most of them were born after the earthquake.
After a full day we came back to the guesthouse and played with the kids at the orphanage. They love any attention they can get. They are so adorable.
While eating dinner it started to rain. It was nice for us because it caused it to cool down a bit but I couldn’t stop thinking about all the people living in tents and under tarps. Rain is not a welcome thing for them. Once again, life is so hard and so unfair. I hope that when I return home in a week that I will not take for granted how amazing and comfortable my life really is.
We spent the evening once again playing Uno with Rosie. She laughs with pure joy every time we play.
I timed it today and the average lifespan of an ice-cube is less than 5 minutes. It is incredible. I am getting used to drinking luke warm to warm water. I guess it is the least I can sacrifice. So much to give thanks for!
Have a blessed day!
PS: Believe it or not, I have not heard one rooster at night yet! I may regret posting this. They may come out with a vengance tonight.
Posted by Michele Johnson on June 15, 2010 at 10:10 pm
I love these pics…I can tell these kids bring you as much joy as you bring them. How awesome. I cracked up about you and Anne getting the late-night giggles, attempting to put on bug spray…hilarious!
Hugs to you both!
Posted by Jessica Anderson on June 15, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Joanna, I’m so amazed at your calling. I know that you have made such a difference in every life you’ve touched! I pray that I could be 1/10 the wittness you are to God’s great love and compassion. Blessed to know you,
Jessica
Posted by Sarah D on June 15, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Hey friend I am LOVING your posts! Thanks for writing about it all–haiti is such a 3-dimensional place-so much shadow yet so much light….
Please tell her hello from us! And all the folks at Heartline too. We are living vicariously through you right now, and so thankful that you are taking the time to post while you are there!! Praying for you daily!
Gertrude looks great!
Posted by Amy McDougall Lakhani on June 15, 2010 at 11:57 pm
I’m so glad Anne is with you! Keep the updates coming. My love and prayers are with you!
Posted by Debbie Welter on June 16, 2010 at 5:32 am
Joanna–it was great to see Gertrude again! What a great smile she has. And we commented, too, on how quiet the roosters were. Very strange! Bondye beni ou.
Posted by Sarah Pruden on June 16, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Love reading your posts. You are doing great work Joanna and making a difference in so many lives!! Had a fun laugh reading your PS!
Posted by chad pruden on June 17, 2010 at 6:05 pm
No rosters, lucky!