Alex is with us!

Well, plans changed but it worked out for the best. Some volunteers from the orphanage were going to fly to Port au Prince to get some medical appointments for 6 of the kids here. Then they were going to meet Alex at the airport to bring him to us. Saturday morning one of the volunteers got really sick, so I went in her place. I helped with all the kids for the day, and was able to get Alex from Lori's employees. It worked out beautifully.

Alex is a big boy, and is doing great. He seems pretty healthy, except for a little cough. He eats really well, and is really happy. He even slept almost all night! He woke up around 5am. I can't tell you happy this made me. He wants to eat every few hours during the day and I was afraid this would be the case at night as well. I am trying to get him on a 4 hour schedule for feeding.

We leave for Fort Lauderdale tomorrow morning. Pray that we can leave from CAP without any problem!

Today W.'s adoptive parents arrived to take him home. I can't begin to tell you how extremely jealous I am right now! Yet I am so happy for them to be able to bring their son home. They seem like a very nice family.

Jeremiah's foot has not improved much. I am very worried. He had a fever last night and it is pretty gross looking. If it doesn't improve we may have to go to the hospital in Milot or have S. give him an IV. Please keep praying!

We went on a walk with the kids today. We walked down the road with about 4 kids and 3 babies and they really enjoyed getting out and seeing the wildlife. We saw some ducks, cows, horses, and birds. I also saw a really large lizard. Yesterday we took the same route, only with just babies. We ran into some local women who were interested in the children and were trying their hardest to communicate. Today we had the same thing happen, and when they realized we didn't understand them, they waved us on, saying "go on" in creole. I really would love to learn more for the next trip.

No news on our adoption. I was hoping to hear something this week. There are rumors of files getting signed out of IBESR but have not heard of anyone actually getting the good news. We will continue to wait patiently!

Approved

Alex got his visa approved. They have to go back on Friday after 2:30pm to get them. Pray that they will have them ready as we are planning on having him come to where we are in CAP on Saturday! Thanks for your prayers.

No news yet

No news yet on the Visa. I will keep you posted.

Sore foot

Jeremiah's foot has an infection. Don't know what it is exactly, started out looking like a blister, boil or bug bite on top. Now his whole foot is red and painful. Pray it will get better soon.

Bon Bagay

Jeremiah and I went in to Cap Hatien today with one of the long term volunteers, Arlin. It was such an adventure but a bit scary too. We tried with all our might to fit in with the locals, but sorry to say it is just not possible. We definately are "blans". You can't get everything in one place here, so we went to several grocery stores, a market, a pharmacy, a hardware store, a Coca cola place, and a place to buy cell phone cards. We saw Haiti in a whole new light! I felt relatively safe walking around. The traffic and road through town was so different than we are used to. I have a lot of pictures to post...it's a good thing (bon bagay)!

Visa appointment

Alex's second appointment for his visa is tomorrow morning, 7am central time. Please pray for him when you have a chance. Pray that he will get approval, and can come home with us on Monday!