Wednesday in Haiti placed us on the roof at the new warehouse at MOH before 6 am. The entire team worked at dawn prepping the work site by pulling out tools, charging power tool batteries, and rolling six foot long spools of insulation. We watched the sun come up over the mountains to bless us with light and blistering heat. Water and sun tan lotion are liberally consumed at all times. We had our breakfast of scones and granola bars while taking in the view of the mountains and bay. Breath taking!
Under Will's direction, we were able to complete the part of the roof the construction director wanted finished. The other part of our team assisted in lifting up new metal roof panels to the roof and laying a metal grid for the new concrete slab floor. The ground crew stayed cooler, because they spent their time under the new roof. The con for the ground crew is the endless supply of dust and dirt. The roof team stayed clear of the dirt, but expelled their body weight in sweat. At lunch, we all partook of a steaming hot bowl of stew!
An added benefit of the construction work is working alongside and getting to know our Haitian counterparts. On the roof, there's Ayore, Collins, Patrick and Bailey. Great guys who work hard, put up with our craziness and are patient with our very, very poor Creole!
We finally finished our work a little past four, and sauntered back up the hill looking forward to refreshment and dinner. We spend our evenings playing games, talking and listening to stomach cramping stories by Reed,and singing
Praise songs led by our talent Gentry.
At the end of the day, one of the interns at MOH, made a cookie cake to celebrate Will and Mary's 15th anniversary. Mary, we will bring a piece back for you!
For Him who lives,
FHC Haiti Team.
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