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weekly update

4/30/2010

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Hi again from very hot haiti. it was 101 today. Well I was in Jacmel last weekend and had a great time working on a water project that is most likely going to be turned into a documentary film. We delivered 5000 feet of water line and lots and lots of pvc.  fittings.  

        Then Sunday after our own service we went to this water fall called basin blue and spent about 4 hour in some of the most incredible water that I have seen in Haiti. Then on Tuesday my crew of guys and I set up a large tent that was donated to us by the military. This tent is providing shelter for about 100 children to go to school. Then yesterday and today I have had car problems and that has been very frustrating. But God is good I am looking forward to Sunday will be going to church with Pastor Lenny he is a Philippine missionary in Haiti.
             I am trying to load some videos from my phone to the page so please let me know if it works. Thanks again for all your prayers and may God bless each of you as you pray for me and my Family.
           Just a quick update on Whitney’s mission trip I am very proud of her faith that God will provide for her we are excited for her. (Maybe a little nervous  :}) No we know that he will provide he has already provided almost half of the money already. Praise the Lord! Both girls are doing well in school and in their compitions this year I feel bad that I have missed them.

          Erin won 1st in a trio and they are going to state and I am proud of her. Whitney thinks that when I come home that she is going to help me drive while we are in flordia.:\\   don’t know about that kiddo.

           And no posting would not be complete if I did not mention my wife she is truly and angel that God has put into my life she has worked tirelessly to make sure the home front keeps going as well as her job and then has time to take care of me in Haiti with care packages. Thanks dear you are one of a kind. I Love you.
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swimming and diving in the basin blue
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enjoying a little coconut milk
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4/29/2010

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Take a moment and read the update on  Whitney's TLC page--her faith is increasing as she continues to trust God.
~Rachel 
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greetings this ones for you leonard. :)

4/21/2010

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I was informed by Leonard that it does no good to have a blog if you don’t post on it so I will try to do better.    Love ya bro:)
Where do I begin.  Recently I was able to assist several different task (task that were not part of my job description).  I have had fun doing the different task and meeting some wonderful people.
First was installing a water system up in the mountains.  This trip consisted of a 3 hour truck ride ,a 45 min. boat ride, and then a 45 min walk up a donkey path. However, thanks to our great friends at Samaritan Air we made the trip in 20 min. by helicopter. Thanks, Brian you guys are the greatest. These are some of the pictures of this trip.  On the way back we were blessed with a little R&R time.  God is good.
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Brian you are the man!
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digging a ditch to bury the water line from river to water system
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The rain barrow that we drilled holes in and buryed with rock in the river. this is the water i drank in the next picture.
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This is me drinking the nasty dirty water.
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Hard to se but yes that it me jumping from the helicopter in to a cool dirty haiti river and yes is was awsome thanks again brian for the memories
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Happy 15th Birthday Whitney

4/11/2010

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Hey happy birthday whitney.   Dad
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my week in haiti

4/11/2010

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I was blessed this week to be on the recieving end of tons and tons of supplies from the country of Uraguay you guys and gals on that ship were the greatest.
we recived 460 bags of rice at 120 lbs each, 250 bags of sugar 50 lbs, 175 bags of powdered milk 100lbs and 25 bags of cornmeal 50 lbs  and several other items. thank you commander for you time and allowing me on your ship.

here was my week in pictures

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hanging out with the guys on the navy ship
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me in front of the navy ship from Uraguay
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last bags from the ship. the end of a very long 12 + hour day
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delivering foor to one of the camps thanks T.J for making this happen your the best
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this young lady was lifting those big bags of rice easier than most of the men so we shared a few laughs and a pose.
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thanks eric for allowing me to come along and help install this water system was the highlight of my week
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this is the camp where we installed the water system.
I want to say a special thank you to my family. I could not do this if it was not for you. Rachel you are the love of my life and i cannot wait to see you in May.  Whitney Happy birthday thanks for sharing me with these wonderful children haiti. Erin thank you for always having that smile when i call on skype it makes my day and to all three of you for the wonderful care package that you sent me it means the world to me. whitney and Erin the little girl at the top of the page with the water jug that daddy was filling said to say she was sorry that i missed you girls birthdays but she was glad that i came so she could have water she said to say "Merci" (thank you).
thanks to all who pray daily for me i can feel those prays daily. all i can say is "Merci"
untill next time
james
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james in haiti and working on a water system

4/11/2010

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Greetings from sunny Haiti
wow what fun and hard work but it was worth it. we put in this water system today and was able to provide clean water to 10,000 people. they were very excited. here are some pictures from yesterday.
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Eric putting together part of the water system
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me getting the first sample of good clean water
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And this is why i do what i do so that this little girl and many just like her have clean water
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4/5/2010

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James was home for a few days in March.  They were extremely busy days- but grateful to God for all His bountiful blessings.  Friday, March 26th Whitney's acting debut--it was a performance to be remembered.  She has a natural talent for acting.    She did an outstanding job.--we are so proud of her 

James' mother, sister and 4 cousins came to visit with our family that week.  James shared about his work, showed his pictures, and shared how God is using him to share the good news of the gospel of Christ.  It was an enjoyable visit, had fun at the beach, and a picnic enjoyed by all.   Those fresh strawberries were so delicious! 

Testing is over for t his school year--confident that both girls did their best. 

Erin has been a great help to me around the house.  She is also busy compiling her information for her sate notebook.  She decided to do her report on Alaska.  Erin is doing well in school and we are very proud of her and her accomplishments.

Until next time--we are thankful that you stop by our family web page.  Please leave a note--we are blessed. Continue to keep our family in your prayers.
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