Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Scenes from a rainy day in the DR






Here are some of the pictures I tortured the girls to get.
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In other news, seeing the ultrasound picture on Monday was incredible - I didn't know they could show such clear pictures, and I especially didn't expect to see that here in Haiti. We could actually see each individual rib, finger, toe, and even the brain. Amazing. Plus the baby was moving around a lot, and apparently is inheriting my infectious dance moves.
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Yesterday I tried something new that entertained me. Did you know you can jump-start a vehicle using Romex electrical wire? Of course it makes sense, I realize - jumper cables are just wires anyway - but it sure felt strange and very Haitian.
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Things are going well here around the mission - I'm kind of in between one huge pile of things to do that had higher priority, and waiting to start the other huge pile of things less pressing until after the girls leave. Two weeks is a long time to go without your sweethearts and best friends. Thankfully Tara has been feeling better, and is a smokin' hot pregnant lady. I will miss her.
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The highlight of the week, if I do say so myself, would have to be my cooking. I made Kung Pao Chicken last night and received rave reviews. I found that following a recipe is really not all that hard, and I actually enjoyed cooking. (Don't tell the girls.) The meal turned out great, and the ingredients only cost twice what we would have paid to eat out in the States. You win some you lose some. No matter - at least we added another culinary option to our sometimes sparse menu.
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The quote that has kept me smiling lately:
"Welcome to ministry - The challenge of staying filled with joy while everyone else sucks it out of you."
-A friend who shall remain anonymous
-Troy