Today was the final day of the women's conference. We finished strong with good sharing and lots of laughter. Backing up a little - Tuesday, day 2 was our longest day of the conference and our longest day of teaching. I found I had to cut our a few stories from my talk, the women were hanging in, hungry for teaching and excited for all the activities. Our translators, however, had reached the end of their mental stamina by 3:00. Yesterday it was obvious that the women were much more comfortable with us and the and teasing flowed (much of which was translated to us)! Today we had a craft, the women encouraged, cajoled the Pastors/translators to also participate in - we will bring back pictures. We spent time singing and had less teaching time. We ended the afternoon by giving the gifts so graciously given by the women of New Hope church (smiles and laughter indicated how much they enjoyed the gifts) and eating cake! They have invited us back next year! One of the biggest indications that we are accepted here happened after the conference Tuesday and today - as Laurie and I left Tuesday there was a group of 4 women walking home from the conference. We asked if they would like a ride and all 4 women jumped into the back of the truck. Today when we left, they waited for us so we could all drive home together. In Haiti a free ride is usually reserved for close friends and family, we are friends!
On the topic of painting - Bob, Darrell and David have been worker bees giving our Haiti home a much needed face lift. Typically by lunch time they have had enough of sanding cement so have been painting both the back and front porch on our home. They do good work. The house looks better and the wood will stay in good condition for much longer! Thanks guys! Caribbean Blue is my new favorite color!
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