Last Full Day in Haiti (Day 10)

I finally got the few pictures from my camera onto this computer now, so I have those to show you all.
Today was our last full work day. We kept busy trying to hurricane-proof and paint our two buildings. They get 100 mph winds here so I've heard. It has been pretty windy most evenings and it's thundered every other day with some rain. So, I believe it. :P It was a sad goodbye we said to everyone. Dina, the lady who runs the orphanage, was especially sad, and several children teared up, making the rest of us tear up as well. We did not get everything done that we had wanted, but we made some very good progress. The next project will be fully filtered, running tap water for the orphanage, and then improving the kitchen side building (which is rather makeshift).
As I'm typing, lightening is flashing across the sky. It's about 10 or so miles away according to the thunder. Last evening, we watched a thunderstorm rage out at sea. It was nice getting the bird's eye view.
I will miss Haiti the country and the people here. I will not miss the mosquitos, the humidity, or the cost of food at the hotel. :P I hope to come back to help with the next trip, but I've got to learn Creole before then. I can communicate just enough to realize just how much I need to know Creole. This will be my next project I suppose, as well as trying to come up with the funds. We have started a very specific mission field and it would not do to not be able to see it through to completion. Though I know the work needed will never cease.
Tomorrow morning we leave early and I'll be back in Seattle in the evening. I'm looking forward to seeing my husband, cat, and family.
On a side note, I will be a long term sub in a new high school this next year. I'm teaching full time, French 1 and 2. I've got all sorts of plans up my sleeve. 'm really looking forward to it.
Enjoy the pictures, and till later everyone.

Me and two of my favorite little girls.

They LOVED their balloons.

They haven't learned the art of smiling for the camera yet.  They are still very precious though aren't they?

Mmmm, coconut milk.

We spent a large amount of time washing brushes and pans, the old-fashioned way. 

This little guy came in seriously dehydrated with some sort of infection to boot.  We revived him and I fed him pureed peaches with a tongue depressor.  He was such a cutie pie.

Here he is again with his grandma.

Saying our farewells . . .

House number 1.

House number 2.

Head of the orphanage, Dina, cutting the "red tape", or in our case mosquito netting decorated with leaves.

Entering her new residence.

Dina and the little girl on the right are tearing up.

Last picture taken.  This was the one day I wore a sleeveless top.  I regretted it.  I put on bug spray 3 times and still got bit.  It also stung having so much bug spray on.

 
Au Revoir Haiti.  Nous te garderons toujours dans nos coeurs.  A la prochaine!(Goodbye Haiti. We will keep you always in our hearts.  Till next time!)