Busy week at NVM

Lots and lots of activities had been happening on campus. We had the honor of hosting 5 various groups; UCONN, APP State, Kanakuk Camp, GAIN, and West Point Cadets with Mercy Ships oh and I almost for got our amazing Mercy Chef from Wyoming Sheena. Thanks to Brandon, Jordan, Maggie and their detailed planning from weeks prior things had ran quite smoothly.

These teams had worked very hard both on and off of campus. Most of our teams had came in on Saturday while Aubree, Brooke and I were enjoying the beach with Aubree’s sister Andrea. When we got back later that evening there were people all over campus. We had 130 people present on campus! NVM staff always likes a good challenge : )

Sunday afternoon all the children were invited to come on to campus and play. It was crazy and yet so wonderful watching the interaction. The children were having so much fun playing, frisbee, soccer, basketball, cards, dancing and pretty much anything else. After visiting some friends in the village I came back and found myself joining the fun. The campus was once again filled in laughter.

Sanding the Warehouse

Village Jump Roping

Monday everyone was ready to begin, ready to tackle what ever task they were given. That same attitude seemed to carry over each day. Although us nurses were not working right beside them, we found ourselves interacting with them during their visit to the village. I find great joy in just sitting and watching, there is so much excitement and energy in each visit.

Farmer Bill and GaIN volunteer working hard

The beginning work of where the school lunches will continue to be prepared

So much is getting done on campus! The fence around the AG Project is completed, the Warehouse is getting sanded and painted, the picket fence for the garden is painted and almost completely up, the painting of Mierta’s house, the layout of our mechanic garage, a new kitchen area for the school lunches, sharing the Gospel along with so much more. The hospital and Children homes continue to look amazing thanks to our Haitian construction workers and their hard work.

West Point Cadets placing the picket fence

Last evening was a perfect end to a wonderful week! A nice run to the lake with some of West Point Cadets and the watching of our American vs. Haitian soccer game. Needless to say the game had to end in penalty kicks, for some reason know one agree on a score ; ).

Gratitude’s and good-byes were shared and before we knew it they departed. People continue to come and go and at the end of the week campus is once again quiet with our Haitian and American NVM family only present. Today we will rest and catch up with one another, for planning our next adventure on campus shall soon begin.