Thursday's Adventures at Lifeline

On Thursday, the guys were able to start building the home for the family of eight.  Pictured here are the father, mother and one of their youngest children outside their current home.  There were many Haitians working alongside the guys.  The father of the family worked very hard too helping in anyway he could.  It was amazing to see how quickly the home went up.  It was a very hot day.



In this picture, Adrian is holding Jean Fritz.  Adrian is the young woman that is currently the main host for Lifeline.  She is only 18 years old!  She does a wonderful job of taking care of us all.  Also pictured is Kathy Cadden and Chris with most of the children from the family and a few children from the village.  The children were very interested in Chris' crutches.




A look inside one of the family's tarp rooms.




The guys begin their work and learn as they go.





One of the family's daughters.




Chris holding another daughter.




One of the little ones of the family.  We were not able to get this little one to smile and laugh like the others.  She may not have been feeling well.  She moved very slowly and was very lethargic.




This boy lived with the family but was not their son.  He became an orphan when the earthquake hit.  The family has taken him in.  He ran around in a t shirt only.  No bottoms or underwear.  We took the kids over to the mission house and cleaned them up a bit.  We fitted them with new shoes and clothes.  They were very happy!




The father brought out a small, rush seated chair for Chris to sit on.  He insisted she move to the shade.  It was the only chair the family possessed. 




This is one of the family's daugthers that needs eye surgery.  Kathy Cadden is hoping to make arrangements for this surgery in Port au Prince.  If that is not able to take place, she hopes to bring her to the U.S. for the eye surgery.




The father was so appreciative for the team and this gift of a new home.  He thought it came directly from the team.  Chris had to explain to him that it was not just from the team but many donors that live in Michigan and other parts of the U.S. that gave generously to help make this happen.  He understood and began to weep when he realized how many people gave towards this new home for his family.