random June news...

Tynan & I (Rebecca) finally received physical DIPLOPMA's signifying our graduations from LeTourneau University in May and bringing an end to our studies for a while...well at least mine! We even took a few courses together, such as CS Lewis, the man & his works and Non-verbal communication. FUN times!

Tynan received his Associate in Interdisciplinary Studies degree.

Mine is a Bachelor of Human Services.

It's always nice to have a little hard work pay off with tangible results...!

Father's Day was generally a quiet one here, since Haitian Father's Day isn't until the end of the month and most Haitians tell us they don't really ccelebrate it much here...poor dad's.

Ted did enjoy a promised gift of more planters for his ever expanding patio garden, and dined al fresco with two of his kiddos over a home cooked dinner of lemon noodles, Haitian fried chicken, veggies & and a 7 layer oatmeal, coconut, chocolate chip dessert!

This month Emma also started the final leg of her high school education, including a Senior Practicum that she is very excited about! She is going to be slowly taking over full household management over the next three months. Not only is she getting credit, enjoying the challenge, and learning a LOT, but it has been a ministry that helps lighten the load for the rest of us as we focus on our new tasks.

Look at her latest creations:

YUM!!!!! Nice "working" breakfast for Ted & I this morning...

as if creating goodies to nourish us isn't enough...she designed this for her online art course as well:

Last Friday Tynan & I rolled out a new event at the Apparent Project boutique, cafe & book nook with the first ever STORYTIME! It was a great turn out, allowed moms to enjoy the cafe and a browse of the artisan's work, while the kids were absorbed by several "animal" stories. This week it will be Dr. Seuss!

 If you're in Port Au Prince on a Friday morning this summer drop by the Apparent Project and join us at 10 am...with (or even without) your kids!  @ Rue Cassagnol Prolongee #16, Delmas 75  

Last news worthy event up to date was a very special birthday party for one of our favorite people...

Little Miss Phoebe Kate turned FOUR!

Phoebe & her mommy, our dear friend Jessica Williamson, lived with us for most of last year before moving up the hill to Thomassin. We still miss having a little one in the house, but they are like family now, so it was an honor to enjoy another birthday with our little unofficial "niece". Looking forward to many many more!

So....that's a random summer news from Haiti wrap!

New faces...

This past summer, Jessica Williamson and her daughter Phoebe came to live with us. Jessica began her internship with WO recently & will be helping Rebecca with the Maternity care research and development phase. Her faith and courage are inspiring AND she helps us immensely with her fluent Kreyol. We LOVE having a little one in the house, too, Miss Phoebe Kate spreads her smiles around & keeps us all on our toes!

Sandrea arrived with great anticipation on our part! It seemed a long time since Rebecca met with her last November in CA and interviewed her for the position. Now she is finally here to pick up where Natalie left off, in teaching Emma. It is the last stretch & Sandrea definitely has the attitude and the spunk to help Em finish strong!!

Callie has joined us here in Haiti as the first long term WO intern overseas. She has woven herself into the household as a perfect fit and is a blessing to our ministry with her upbeat nature and artistic flair! She will be helping us look at craftsmanship sustainability options, creating web & t-shirt designs, providing art classes for kids in our church based OVC programs, lending a hand with the upcoming conference & training, and helping revamp the WO guest house FB page. Who knows what else...she is a multi-talented young woman!