Family and Friends,

Greetings from Haiti!  We have reached that point in the mission trip when we are saying, "I can't believe the week is almost over!"  We had a good day today:

First thing in the morning we received a tour of Lucner's family nursery and flower shop.  We met his 88-year old mother, who shouted many blessings over us from heaven.  George was in his element as a former flower shop owner.

Lucner and a hodgepodge of his neighbors formed a crew and we used our morning to plant quite a few pepper plants.  The food will be used to supply the neighborhood and the Deaf School.

Around noon we visited Accolade, a new ministry in Les Cayes led by our old friend, Patchouko.  He takes in street children and rehabs them with education, creative arts, Bible instruction, healthcare, food, and a whole lot of love and patience.  We are considering this ministry as a potential future partner with H.I.M.

Next was a quick trip to the Deaf/Disabled School to catch a few children who weren't there for photos the other day.  Another of George's sponsor kids was there, and she was happy to see him!

We were in the neighborhood, so we spent a couple of hours visiting a family Lynn is mentoring.  This is the brother, and he is a rap artist in Les Cayes.  The boy in the background asked for a ride home from the Deaf School and doesn't look too happy to be stuck here with us.  We got him a coke and some watermelon, and he perked up.

The evening was spent visiting with old friends...Olgens, Donald, and Peterson.  Many other friends came as well and spent time with us tonight singing our favorite old songs, catching up, and joking around.  

Tomorrow, after we wrap a few things up, we will depart mid-morning for Port-au-Prince where we will enjoy a meal with some other friends and spend the night.  Early on Wednesday we will catch our flight to the USA and arrive home that evening, Lord-willing (as they always say in Haiti).  Please pray for safe travel, and be ready to welcome Zacharie to Minnesota when we arrive!

Many blessings on your adventure!
-Grimm Family and George