January 8th

The afternoon showers continue into early evening but not as cold as a few days ago. We did see the sun a few times earlier today. Church pews held as many as they could and some still needed to stand. Love the Haitian praise time of singing!

I confirmed this week that our permission to translate the book, Natural Medicine in the Tropics into creole. We own both the English and French versions so will work with Andy, a agricultural college student to translate parts of the book into simple Creole. I'm to met with him this week therefore I reread the first 2/3 of the book highlighting the parts I feel are important and in a second color the parts I feel we can leave out.

As Andy starts to translate from French to Creole I'll continue to collect additional information we'd like to put into the book and simplify and put it together into English and perhaps use the computer to translate the additional information into French as we did parts of the health book. I'm praying Andy writes clearly.

Heard from a friend that about 350 women met weekly for a women's training program and one of the books used for the training? Konesy Pou Viv Pi Byen! So neat to see how the Lord continues to use this Creole health book to improve people's lives.

Rejoicing with Todd and Beth as Beth celebrates her birthday tomorrow. Praise the Lord she continues to make progress recovering from her final chemotherapy treatment she received December 27th. Happy Birthday Beth!

Just consulted LaGonave on the phone about a sick team member. Please pray for his recovery as well as the health of the missionaries in Haiti and team members. Robyn, a career missionary to Haiti with Global Partners will be having back surgery on Tuesday, Dec. 10th in the USA. Please pray for her and the family as well.