Kim Priore

Hey guys!  Well computer issues continue to abound, I think it’s just one of the ways I’m being tested this week.  Because apparently not having running water was not enough.  Who knew.

Last night for a fun change of scenery, Missy and I slept out at Kara’s little apartment place, which is at Caleb’s school, so kind of on the outskirts of town.  (By the airport and the chicken farm, for those with a frame of reference).  So it was nice, it’s a lot cooler out there and it was a pleasant evening and nice to have a little privacy since with so many random people coming and going from the guest house at all times you kind of feel like you’re under a microscope, and like people are talking about you but you can’t tell what they’re saying.  So whatever.

This morning Jephthe picked us up and we stopped by the Sugar Mill/Chicken farm…not entirely clear why but always fun to be there, it was a really clear morning and the scenery was beautiful.  Got to watch Jephthe explore his inner Haitian child by knocking ripe mangos down out of a tree with a sugar cane stalk. 

I spent the bulk of my day sorting shoes in this warehouse type thing (aka a cynder block room with very little light or ventilation).  These were shoes donated through Bright Hope (I think) and they get all mixed up in transit so we had to find matches for them.  We worked with a bunch of the young Haitian guys that live with Caleb and Debbie.  Today’s tip, people, is when you give shoes to charity, please tie them together by the laces.  Or with several rubber bands.  I’m gonna have to veto the duct tape idea because it melts and gets sticky.  Anyways this was a dull boring dirty job, but hey, yesterday I was bored and wishing for something to do.  That’ll teach me.

Speaking of teaching, have I mentioned that I hate English?  At least teaching it.  It’s very annoying and makes no sense at all. 

So that’s about all there is to report folks.  Kinda just feeling a little dirty and homesick.  Otherwise, status quo.  One week from today I leave Pignon and one week from tomorrow I’m home!  Woo!  The good news is Jephthe and I sat down today and went over what information I need to capture for Bright Hope, so he IS aware of it and he PROMISES me that I will get everything I need.  We shall see….

Good night from the tropics, miss you all!