Massive progress

Today was a great day with significant progress on many fronts.  Railing pieces have been cut and initial welds made... though Cec says he's had to learn welding all over again (thin materials...), Danny and Ian along with several other electricians have gotten most of the wires run and the main hook-up nearly done, so we're going to celebrate lights by Friday latest, Cathy is finding her way with the new staff and helping out where she can, thought the back is still hurting and restricting her activities walking... Glen's gotten the painting stuff realigned and is getting tiles set starting this afternoon, James is helping all over and relishing the returnee role, sharing vision with all the newbees... and I'm taking up tiling with a vengeance(thanks Paula & Dave...) as well as being a resource for both teams... The Lord is working too, impacting each in different ways and allowing each to open their hearts to the circumstances and other team members.

Haiti itself is still on the road to recovery.  Obvious signs are everywhere.  Besides that tons of standing water and washouts from the recent hurricane Sandy are everywhere.   PAP shows continued signs of advance with fewer tents less garbage, though that's still relative.  In spite of all that its still Haiti and lots remains to do.  Tonight, here's Cec...

The heat is not hard to deal with, and neither is the humidity, my clothes become damp from sweating and I am comfortable. Hello to you my wonderful Sue, I send you my love and prayers. I am working with John Philip ( pronounced 'feeleep') the local welder here, and another great brother named Travis who came with the Red Deer team. Together we are a very good team and are making good progress. The ride from the Airport, through Port au Prince to Grande Goave began in me, and others, a breaking  to make more room for the heart of God for all people every where and particularly for those who have nothing and live in the midst of garbage, open sewage, pigs and other animals,  extreme poverty. I could continue with descriptions, but no words can tell an adequate story. I am forever changed. Thank you all for your prayers. Cec.