Family and Friends,
We are pleased to announce that our meeting with the Mission Haiti board was very positive, and there seemed to be a general consensus that the issues we previously had were addressed and worked out. As you might have guessed, the main problem was breakdowns in communication leading to hurt feelings and misunderstandings. With us normally in Haiti and everyone else back here in the States, emailing can be non-personal, phone service is unrealiable and expensive, and when our leaders lead teams to Haiti it is challenging to carve out the time we all need to talk through everything on our hearts and minds. We all agreed to be more proactive and forthright in addressing our questions and concerns in a timely way.
Another key issue was how I (Cory) allowed my disappointment with the delaying of the Bible School plans to spill over into conversations with Haitian people, which was perceived by some to be dissent against Mike and Pam and/or Mission Haiti. We apologized to the board for letting that happen, and we apologize to you, our supporters, as well. Now we are anxious to get down there and reassure people that this ministry is united in serving the Lord, and stronger than ever in our commitment to the precious people of Haiti.
Speaking of getting down there, we will work with Mike and Pam in the days to come to chart our our schedule for the weeks to come. One upcoming treat will be a visit from Lynn's parents, as well as her cousin and her cousin's son. It might even work out for all of us to travel together.
Thanks to everyone for your prayers! Many of you contacted us with support and encouragement, and we want you to know how much we appreciated it.
Happy New Year! Or as they say in Haiti, Bon Ane!
-The Grimms
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