A few weeks ago we were invited over to the neighbors for supper. Since we both live in the same yard, it was quite convenient. :)
We were greeted by candles on the porch…
and more candles inside-as well as lights, music, flowers, and food… 
our wonderful host and hostess
Elizabeth, Kristi, and I 
The meal was followed by sitting in the living room-talking and playing scattergories. It was a fun way to spend a Friday evening in Haiti. Thanks Trish & Doudou!!!
2 cakes-one for Ang’s farewell and one for Gina and Ang’s November birthdays.
Mandie, Ang, and Elizabeth
Elizabeth Showalter joined the staff here in the very end of October. She’s doing a great job with secretary duties and some other miscellaneous responsibilities.
Ang and the 6 little girls
Ang, we miss you and are excited about seeing you in a few days!!!!
we had the party on saturday, december 4th. it’s tradition to have the christmas parties in the anba pis (pavillion for those of you who don’t speak creole)…
here the girls are impatiently waiting. we got started late due to generator issues.
the yard ladies made the food. a full course haitian meal…rice, chicken, banans, sauce, piklies, and red beet salad. we provided cookies.
gina and wylande
nadia and kristi
enjoying the meal :)
the 3 ladies that live here in the yard-gina, maude, and wylande
mandie, phara, and altanise
backpacks (my wonderful mom sent them down) for christmas with some fun stuff inside from the martinsburg ohio work group
they were quite pleased!!
janise
janise and trish
elizabeth, trish, kristi, and mandie
The last few days have been quieter…no protestors marching past the yard. Rumor has it they will possibly be making an announcement tomorrow about the recounting of the votes. Time will tell what happens next. Marion & Tena and Mike have plans to return on the 20th. Pray that the airport stays open so they can come. The girls were off school last Wednesday-Friday due to all the unrest in the country. Were also off on Monday due to rain. They were pretty happy about finally being able to go to school again today!!!
-Mandie
