13 days

I have to be ready to return home by then...not ready to count down the days but noticed I've written 94 blogs...shall I try to make it to 100 by the time I leave?

Thought for today....omg its hot! My hair is actually dripping! There is a slight breeze every once in awhile to help but it is just a teaser! I've not been in Haiti during July and August...I can't imagine it but I'm pretty sure it would be a very good time to visit Kenskoff up on the mountain side (or Alaska).

Yesterday I bought a refrigerator for the guesthouse. I had a little money from my team and a donation from 2 of the Utah teams - not quite enough but I wanted to give a gift to them to show my appreciation for all that they have done to take care of me. The old one had only one shelf - even though the new one is smaller it is better. The women were all so happy! We have it decorated with magnets from each of the teams that have visited to this point (I will take a picture later). It is the very least I could do and I could not think of anything else I could do...well maybe a new washing machine but it would have to be portable like the one they have or a new freezer...which was way out of my budget level.

Also yesterday I delivered some soccer balls to the World Vision Office for a little boy that is sponsored by a Team Canada member. Melissa asked me to deliver when we happened to see their office on the way to Peytionville. I hope they will send pictures of him with the soccer ball. Mostly just so I know that he received it. I have a few more soccer balls left..I've decided to give them to Noel, our driver. He has put together a little soccer team in Jacmel and they will have their first game this Saturday. He promised to take pictures for me.

I also answered 17 emails from potential volunteers. Its pretty wonderful to know that despite the economy, people find the place in their hearts to offer their services to the less fortunate. To me, that seems like the best time to offer assistance, to count your blessings and give back. Sometimes its hard to see how blessed we are - its up to each of us to recognize it.