Working together

We’ve had a busy few days. With Dr. Kris gone to help in Port Au Prince, we have had to take up the slack. She home schools Eli and Anna every day from 7 -3:30. The Sloan’s have taken on that job. We are helping each other out with the wash, since the humidity and rain keep the clothes from drying outside, and working to make meals for each other.
Yesterday I made a coconut cream pie. One of the Haitian men climbed up a tree and knocked down a coconut and got it ready to crack. The cooks shredded it up and I toasted it in the oven with some powdered sugar. It looks nothing like our coconut from the bag, but tasted good. I have one more crust made, and it seems like most of them want a banana cream pie. We will never look at bananas the same again. They are absolutely wonderful here.
Today Bill is mowing grass,(there are acres to mow) and I washed and hung out clothes early this morning. Then I helped the cook by washing the dishes on the counter and washing all of the cooking pans as she dirtied them. Every once in awhile she would show me how to chop some vegetables and then motion for me to take over and help. I really wish I could communicate better. I know that she has family that is lost in Port Au Prince – just like everyone else here. I would love to tell he how very sorry I am, and give her a hug. A man came over last night to say that his brother and sister-in-law have come from there with just the clothes on their back. Most of them will never know about their family members. They will either find their way home or they are not ever coming. Please keep them in your prayers. We need to pray and something needs to be done – or 100’s of thousands of people will starve. We are praying for guidance to know what our next step will be. Keep Dr. Kris in your prayers too. She is away from her family and will come home when she feels the time is right - and can get a ride.