Thursday, November 20, 2008

WOW! Sorry its been so long!

I have not had internet for awhile. They took it away and we are currently in the process of getting our own set-up. We have electricity tonight so we were able to connect. Its nice to be on again. I wanted to let you all know that everything is well. I have a very strange request to get out of the way and then I will continue on.
I have had some patients with vaginal infections and Haiti does not sell Monistat anywhere. If anyone is interested in purchasing the 7 or 3 day course and sending me a couple packages that would be awesome.

I will be returning to the states on December 17th for 2 weeks. I will be in NH for three days and in South Carolina the rest of the time. I hope to see as many of you as I can during my visit, but please do not be offended or heartbroken if I do not see you as its hard to get around. I also will not have a vehicle so I won't be getting around quite as easily.

I have discovered that children are a gift from God...okay I knew that already...I have now discovered that they are also little animals :) I love my kids, but they are most certainly wild! I do love them so much though.






I am finally posting a picture of myself in my classroom! I do love my job. Its weird getting better at teaching when I know that I am nurse too. So what am I...a teacher or a nurse? I am both. I am a teacher-nurse. God has his ways that are far above our own ways.



I am going to have to include some fun times that I had this weekend. First on Sunday afternoon we went downtown and had a great time visiting some nice sights. Then on Tuesday it was a National Holiday(I think it was like Veteren's Day.) we went to a soccer game. This Soccer game was unlike any you have ever seen. It was in the national stadium and it was a game between Pastors all over the city and DJ's...yep that's right Pastors vs DJs! It was so incredible. Our friend Dan got to play on the Pastor's team and it was so funny, because he was the only white guy for miles. He played really well and got a lot of publicity. It was A LOT of fun.

This is a giant tower that President Aristide started making during his reign of power and ended up getting kicked out of the country before he could finish it. Its really amazing and it would be cool if they could finish it. It would be a great tourist attraction. I think you could see all of PAP up there. Its beautiful.


Here is the beautiful national Palace. As you can see it strongly resembles our own White House. It is very beautiful and the grounds are amazing. We did not go inside. It looked closed.



Here below is a picture that shows the stark contrast between the rich and the poor. The big beautiful white building is the Minister of Justice Palace. Right next door is a VERY poor neighborhood.











I think I have lost my fabulous connection and I am no longer able to get the soccer pics on here. I will have to post them next time. That is quite unfortunate as they are truly fabulous! You'll all have to wait for next time.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

It was nice to see pics of you in your classroom. You look great! Can't wait to see you in a few short weeks. I love seeing pictures of your kids. Kids are kids no matter where you go. They are little bundles of energy always moving.

Was it Dann from MBC that played in the soccer game? That's totally awesome!

I chatted with Annie the other night. It was so good to hear from her.

Love, MoM

Anonymous said...

P.S. I think that palace looks more like the Capitol than the White House.

MoM (again)

Olivia said...

Maggie! How much I miss you, too deep for words. I am praying for you and these children. Amen, they are such a great gift from Him...also animals too sometimes. I'm so glad you are where you are...in His eyes, it is perfect (Pslam 18).

Love you always, Liv

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