My Apologies

I need to start out by apologizing. I am looking at my blog, and it has been almost a month since I have updated my blog. It has not been intentional, I promise. With my new responsibilities and the Internet refusing to upload my pictures, I have really fallen behind.

Father Marc has been a lot better about his blog- I hope you are checking his.

I am in the process of uploading pictures right now, so as soon as the Internet gods allow it- you will get to see what I've been up to!

Thanks for your patience!

The Limbo

I can honestly say that Haitians have the COOLEST dances. Right now, the Limbo is the dance. The music rocks, the dance is so much fun, and when everyone gets going, there is a crazy energy. I absolutely love it! Maybe I'll try bringing it to the states.

Herold's Soccer Game

On Sunday afternoon we went into Les Cayes to see Herold, one of the boys working on Father Marc's house, play in a soccer match against Port au Prince. Herold is the one about to kick the ball.
Herold plays on the Les Cayes soccer team. He scored the first goal on Sunday. The game ended in a tie- 3 to 3. After the game, the coach from the PaP team asked Herold if he would go to PaP to play for their team. Herold answered, "I can't. Father Marc needs me here." As flattered as Father Marc was that his kids are so loyal, he was a little frustrated to say the least that Herold would pass up the opportunity.

A Post I Received

I recently got a post from a woman named Amber. She complimented our artists on the windchimes they had made over the summer. It was such a thoughtful message, and I would just like to thank her for the post.

Amber, if you click on Konny's Korner, on my blog, you can contact Connie who will let you know what inventory she has in the states, and she can ship you a memento. Thank you to you and your mother for keeping Haiti in your hearts.

Karnaval

Karnaval is similar to Mardi Gras. This year is the first year Les Cayes decided to celebrate Karnaval two weeks before Lent- normally it is the weekend before. Needless to say, it was a big success. There were large floats, parades, and concerts being held Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday night. We really had a great time. I love experiencing Haitian culture.


One of the floats with T-Vice, a very popular singer, performing as he traveled through the city. Look at the crowd behind his float- it was nuts. IMPOSSIBLE to walk through.

Amanda and myself on Saturday night. Taking a break from all the walking and dancing.

Sunday night- myself, Amanda, Machontoche, and Wilson. We were doing a dance called the Limbo. It is really fun, and looks SO cool when done right. I still need to practice.

Mikelange, Kevin, and Nesly. Kevin and Nesly are making faces and me and Amanda- I guess they didn't really like our rendition of the Limbo.

Francene

Frankell came a couple days ago with Francene. Amanda and I kidnapped her for a few hours. We had a lot of fun playing house with this beautiful little baby. She has grown so much in just a couple weeks!
And no, I was not quick to hand her over to anyone else...

Father

Mesi, Father.

for bringing us hope.
for seeing a light within us.
for loving us unconditionally.

Mesi, Father.

for giving yourself to us.
for helping to pave our way.
for seeing us as an individual.

Mesi, Father.

for carrying us when we can no longer walk.
for lifting us when we fall.

Mesi.