Good Monday Morning from beautiful Haiti!
We did have rain on Saturday, 10 minutes this time! I understand there was more rain out at the farm, which surely needs it more than at the Village right now.
I sat with Jusbine at church yesterday and then went home with Justine, Joubert, Jusbine and Joubens. Justine taught me how to make passionfruit juice. Oh my, I think it was the best juice I have ever had. Really! Then, Justine gave me a whole bag of passionfruit to make the juice for myself at home. Wow! As we were departing I asked Joubert what is his mom's favorite bonbon (cookie) so I may bring her a gift next time. He said, "anything"!
She is teaching me so much about the haitian way in the kitchen. I'm just taking it all in, and loving it! Gerald let me borrow his Haitian cookbook which after reading through it yesteday I am ready to try many dishes for my friends here in Ouanaminthe. I just need more experience at the market. Thanks to Pam Mann, I am beginning to learn my way around the market. I am asking where the best stores (magazen) in my neighborhood are too. Gerald and Hans are helping me with this.

I began working on a handout for the high school grade parents, to educate them on the college planning process. Thanks to Randy Tomich at CVCA for sharing your wealth of expertise and knowledge, and resources for me to utilize with the students and parents. Also, I am now in contact with Career Direct. Took some time to make a connection with someone there. I am hoping to get the career assessment program up and running soon.

I was finally was able to upload my photos that I've taken thus far. Here they are:

This is Cubby! He did not want me to put anything in my suitcase. Eventually, I did! He is enjoying his "new digs" at my mom and dad's. I sure miss my little angel kitty! I get updates from Mom. He's doing great!

This is my Haitian pet. I named him "vet" (which means "green" in creole - with an accent mark on the "e"). I learned my colors in creole on saturday, along with the days of the week, and the months of the year. It just so happened he showed up in my kitchen on saturday. I fed him a dead fly and beetle. He likes to live on the back of my refrigerator and peek around the corner. Yes, I do talk to him. Yesterday, I realized I named him a rhyme, he is "vet my pet"!!!

Here is the entrance to my Haitian home, as you enter the front door.

To the left from my front door is my kitchen.

To the right is my living room. Here's a few more shots...

And here is my bedroom...

My bathroom...

Recognize the towels, Mom?!

My home office and guest room. See, it is ready for all of you to come visit!

Recognize the bedding, Hannah?!

And, here are some views from my veranda. One towards the city and one towards the mountains. I am so blessed! Thank you, everyone, who is making this possible. Words cannot describe how grateful I am for you and to you!