Routine

More therapy!

Well, I am finally settled into a bit of a routine: morning on the roof, “staff” meeting on the roof with the interns, morning working with the children or in the therapy room, afternoon walk and/or slower work that doesn’t work up a sweat, supper, and then relaxing on the roof to wrap it all up!

           Now that the routine has been established, I can start blogging regularly (especially now that internet access is more consistent). 

Sarah and Ein ready for their "boat" tour

Sarah had crab for the first time!

            I have absolutely LOVED having Erin, Susan, Sarah here to share Haiti with me.  I love seeing it through their eyes and seeing their wonder at the diversity in Haiti (especially for Sarah and Erin, both first-timers).  Even Susan, who has been here 4-5 times, sees things in a new light now that she understands the culture better.  Better yet, when I go home, I have more people that I can talk with about Haiti who know the people here and can imagine the places that I’m talking about!

Walking with Wilcia as part of her therapy

            I love seeing Sarah work and play with the kids—the kids love her (no big surprise there), and she constantly has a smile on her face.  I will hear her say “I’m gonna go hang with the kids” or “I’m gonna go see whether they need help feeding.”  Nothing has phased her yet.

Phonsley is hard at work

        My role has “supervisor”—yes, Abby, you can laugh if you are reading this!—is much different this year than last.  I have been here the whole time and have been able to work with each intern, helping them to settle it.  The morning meetings that I envisioned last year have finally come to fruition this year, which helps me feel as if I am providing them with the guidance that they need.  I appreciate how they have connected and how they support each other; they will be able to help each other when one is feeling down.

Wilcia loves going for walks

            I know I have written briefly about my time at the Creole Bootcamp, but I want to share just how much I learned.  I can talk with people that I don’t know and get my point across.  It’s not always easy, but I have so much more confidence in my ability to make myself understood.  It’s still hard with some people because of the rate at which they speak or because of an accent, but I really am getting it.  It’s just fun to be able to communicate with the folks that I am living with!