Day 5 7-17-12

I woke up this morning to the sound of an ice cream truck only to realize that they don't have ice cream trucks in Haiti. It was a water truck and the music was to let everyone know they were coming and if they missed it may be the only chance for water that day. In the times that I have been I am still humbled by how the Haitians survive on the small amount of resources they have. I will soon be back in the America where we are so blessed with what we have.

After lunch I prepared for my trip to the attorney and made sure all of my paperwork was in order and packed. Wisbens was going with me today and I packed a bag of snacks and water for the trip to Petionville. On the way there didn't ask for my phone to play games but stared out the window at everything that was going on in the city. I could tell he was nervous because he would constantly move in closer to me and put his head on my shoulder.

We arrived at the attorneys office and waited to meet with Alain and Jean Luc. I was escorted to his office and after few of conversation I began producing documents the documents needed to complete our dossier. After a time of questions and looking through needed paperwork I was informed that our file was complete. I immediately pulled off a red neck yoo hoo and praised Jesus. Alain laughed and as a beleiver praised God that we were another step closer. There are many steps to go and I couldn't get a timeline other than 6-1s8 months from the time Wisbens dossier is complete. Jen and I continue to be frustrated with the proces and we know it is out of our control.

After we finished we had to find another driver to get us back to the orphanage because the driver that took us up the mountain to the meeting had and "emergency" and had to leave. We finally made it back to the orphanage and I changed clothes and went down to spend time with the kids before dinner. I took two trash bags of flip flops to one of the Mon Tans and she was so excited to get the shoes. The orphange was greatful for the donation because the kids go through a pair in about two weeks. I was great to see the kids wearing them throughout the day and recognizing pairs that I brought. THANKS to everyone who donated!!! I went to the room where kids with special needs stay and saw my beautiful Marilyne smiling at me before I could pick her up. As I rocked her for the next 20 minutes I prayed for her and kissed her little head. I did receive good news on her this week, she will soon be going to America on a medical visa to have the needed surgery that could possibly save her life and will be adopted in by someone while she is there. This is two years in the making and definately an answered prayer.

Tonight is my last night and I went to evening devotions early to begin saying goodbye to the kids. Tonight is a difficult night for me because I know I will have a little time with Wisbens tomorrow and not sure when I will be back to visit. I will leave for the airport at 12:45 and make the best of my time. I have lots of pictures and videos to post and will share when I return.  Thanks again for your prayers and support!!