Long day and a big kiss on the cheek


The details are already posted for much of this day. The electrical system is up and operating and, associated with that, the "office" is totally rearranged. What a difference to have our computers and internet working without wires all over the place.


Another big passage this evening was that six of us toasted the children of Haiti and the work we're doing by each drinking a cupful of water from our water purification system. Truth be told, it was delicious. No side or after taste at all. In case you missed it, here are the stats for what the Doulton system removes:

At around 4.30, Joanne, Jean-Elie & I went to the Médecins sans Frontières (MSF or Doctors without Borders) on the edge of Carrefour & PaP. They have a permanent facility and we were given a tour by Geneveive, the head of the clinic. They do such good work in so many places. I most admire that they refuse to let local politics interfere with their mission. We also tried to stop at the Food for the Poor clinic which is only a mile from here. Unfortunately, it was late by then and closed. By the way, at the height of the relief effort after the earthquake, there were 290 NGOs (non governmental organizations) here in Haiti. Now ... there are 17! And I'm sure, we're not even counted.

As for the kiss ... When we went out the back door, there was my friend Weislene with Kiki, Kayrahah, and another girl I recognized but whose name I've forgotten. Weislene didn't hesitate but came right up to me, threw her arms around my neck and kissed me on the cheek. As she pulled away, her beautiful white teeth gleamed inside that lovely, happy smile. I am so glad I could help her yesterday.


Weislene last year when I visited École le Bon Samaritain for Jean-elie's 75th birthday.