The Paradox of Haiti
We have finally arrived in Haiti. It's really hard to describe Haiti. It is exactly like you see on tv, and nothing like you see on tv. It continues to be a country plagued by violence, political unrest, unemployment, hunger, and abject poverty. This has lead to a culture of dishonestly as a coping strategy, on large and small scales. There is a desperation that gives way to crime. There are kidnappings for ransom. People are robbed. Homes are guarded with armed men. You don't go out on the . . .
Delayed in Miami
Our flight from LAX left really late due to a mechanical issue. They could not get the plane door to close, so they ended up having a repairman come and nail the door shut while we sat on the runway for an hour. Things like that always inspire confidence. Anyways, we ended up arriving in Miami after the last flight to Haiti had left for the day. So we are spending a night at a hotel in Miami, and enjoying the beauty of sleeping with two children in one hotel room. Grr.We are pretty disappointed . . .
Packing Up!
We leave for Haiti in the wee hours tonight, and it feels like we've been packing for the last week. We are like santa's workshop over here. Our house was full of toys, clothes, and supplies for the orphanage. We filled four suitcases, and then still had some room, so Mark went to Target and bought four trikes to put in the last two suitcases! I can't wait for the kids to see them. We also have 10 lbs of Starbucks coffee for John and Beth, who run the orphanage. They deserve it! They work so . . .
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