As all our posts and all our days start out we woke up today. We had to get up early to get the workers started on planting the trees. We had Tou Tou, Emmanuel, Enel, and Mackinson working. Coi-Cou made the decisions with us about where the trees should go. It was good to see him leading the boys. An even better part was when Becca and I were pasing things off for measurements and they wanted a measuring tape. Not just a regualr measuring tape but a long rope like one. This boys have learned so much and it seems the are putting their skills to use! We left them to work and headed to the doctor.
Renette, Chirbyne, Chabine(newer girl, Wichmie, Charley, Becca, and I went to the Doctor today. As we previously mentioned that doctor has been so helpful to us in the past year. Its so crazy to me that everytime Charley and I go to that Doctor its like he really remembers me. I feel very connected to him when we go there. He always reaches for me, and when he cries he doesnt want anyone else to hold him. The doctor said today, "He knows you" Those are big words for me. I struggle with my attatchment to Charley. I have seen the negative effects of me growing too close to him. When I came in September I spent all day everyday holding him. Then when I would give him to someone else he would scream and cry for me. Part of me was happy that he was so attatched to me, but the other half felt aweful for forming that attatchment only to rip it away. I try to love him and hold him but not too much so that it becomes hard for him. It is VERY hard for me. When I am home I sometimes find myself asking God why he has put Charley in my life, why He has given me so much love for that baby when I cannot bring him home and care for him, I don't know the answer is but I trust God knows what he is doing. Anyway we had a good visit at the doctor. Charley got an antibiotic for his eye and some fluid in his ear. Chirbyne and Wichmie have worms, and Chabine has an abcess near her hip that the doctor is concerned about. The doctor is also helping us figure the Gynocologist situation. We will be meeting with the gyno tomorrow at 7am! No sleeps for me. One intersting thing that happened was the surprised and happy looks on peoples faces when they saw us carrying kids through the streetes to the doctor. I think that most "white people" who come here have cars. Sadly we do not. Its good for our legs, good for getting to know the community, and keeping in touch with reality to ride tap taps and walk rather than be closed off in an a/c car. Don't get me wrong though I love cars with a/c!
I need to mention that I have the worst sunburn EVER on my head right now. I can't even touch it. Last night when it rained it felt like needles were stabbing my head. OW!
After the doctor we wet to find a Haitian Flag, get some food, then head back to the orphanage. We couldn't find the flag, the food wasn;t ready.....but we did find some mirrors for the girls! Happy surprise for us. We then headed back to the orphanage. When we got back we saw that the trees were planted amd they looked great! We payed the guys for their work then headed out again. We went with Mackenson and Junior(brothers that live in the village next door) to go see Juniors dads farming area. We went because Becca wanted to go buy Coconuts today and junior said no we can go see my father. It was so INCREDIBLE! We walked down a road to where his dad was. A guy climbed way up a tree and knocked down a ton of coconuts. The used a machete and opened one for each of us. We drank the coconut water, and then they cut them in half so we could eat the coconut "meat". Yum Yum Yum! They also cut up 4 coconuts to go! yay. After that we were very full. But we weren't done. His dad wanted to give us Sugar Cane also. We got that "to go" as we were very full. it was so nice to recieve these free gift. Not that we should be getting all kinds of gift or anything but when it happens it is sooooo nice. After we got that stuff we went to go back to Leogane. On the tap tap was our friend that we buy drinks from a lot. She had a BIG basket with a lot of salt. I commented on how much salt she had. Awhile later she nudged me to pass me a salt. I said oh thank you but no, She kept nudging so I took it. Then she gave me another for Becca. Its like a BIG ol salt container like you buy at the grocery store to refill your shaker. I was so touched. I cant wait to bring it home and think of her when I use it. Oh no...now I'm getting sad again about leaving Erg. So we went to town got some food.Of course we hit up Miglise! We forced her to take a picture with us today. She actually totally loves us and was resistent but happy to pose for a photo. She is one hard working lady. After we ate we walked down the street to go see about the flag. Earlier in the morning I had walked down the same street and my gauge(earing) had fallen out of my ear. I was really sad because I lost a different one the other day. So I told Junior, Mackenson, and Becca to keep their eyes open for my gauge. I asked 3 people if they had seen it and showed them my other one. That last girl I asked said no. Then a couple minutes later said she thought she had. She started looking around and spotted it on the street! I was overjoyed! YAY!! Sadly the flag was not a success. So we will see about it tomorrow. We did passby a guy wearing a digicell shirt and we have plans to get one for each of us tomorrow!
While we were walking back to the edge of town to catch a tap tap a moto drove by and i thought I heard my name. So I turned around. I told the guy I dont know you. Turns out I did. Hello Pooshon. haha. Its funny because he seemed shy and quiet. Maybe he is sad that Becca doesnt love him. Earlier when we walked into town Becca held on to Mackensons arm when we passed Pooshons families place so it would look like she was taken. Poor Pooshon.
So we headed back to Leogane on the tap tap. The tap tap where some lady was staring at my ears angrily the whole time and where becca got ripped off. The tap tap costs 20gds for both of us to ride. That is equal to $0.50. Today they gave her back the wrong change and when she told them this they told her she didnt understand Creole and drove away. Mackenson was very upset and gave Becca 5gds. Now we are at the Internet Cafe where we spend our time talking to you.
Our time here is coming to an end and it is very sad. I want a picture of everything and everyone. There have been so many wonderful things that happened this trip. Progress above and beyond ecpectation. Friends bonded tighter, new friendships growing, and people loving each other. I know it may sound cheesy but it is so true. Its hard to judge the progress of relationships from an outside perspective....but to see and feel that growth is life changing. The love I feel here is so great my heart my explode. For real :)
Mwen renemn ou Ayiti. ANPIL
Amy
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