more pictures from Haiti

Oh, the children.  Their beauty was everywhere.  

We had the pleasure of getting to know Evelin as we served beside her family to pour a concrete floor for one of her neighbors.

The top soil is so thin in this region of Haiti.  Just below a thin layer of dry dirt, is a soft limestone that seems to go forever as you dig.  Despite the difficult growing conditions, UCI is modeling and teaching ways to farm successfully.  They have a whole garden of cabbage that are growing and thriving.

Elakin is just one of the teen boys that is a part of the church and the missional work  of UCI.  I look forward to seeing his faith and leadership develop in the coming years.

Sustainable food sources for local Haitians is a priority for UCI.  You see potatoes, carrots, beets, and greens  here about to be cleaned and made into something delicious for the team.

Darwin, a member of our team, worked alongside three Haitian friends all week as they cemented posts around the perimeter of the university.

A beautiful phenomena one afternoon...a perfect sun dog ring around the sun.  

Larry, my dad, is sitting here with Nelson, an ex-witchdoctor who has become a follower of Jesus and  is sharing Christ's love with his community.  

The bakery in Bohoc has the most delicious bread...especially when eaten  warm from the oven.  

My daughter Sara's favorite part of the trip was playing with the primary children during their recess time.

Jimmy, right, teaches his brother, Favo, how to build cabinets for the University cafeteria kitchen.  Jimmy learned the trade in Port au Prince and has been working with some of our team this week as well.

UCI has recently hired an accountant.

Team members stop and pose here with the principal of UCI's primary school.

Arivol was a fantastic friend, brother in Christ, and interpreter for us during our stay in Haiti.

These little guys, as well as most of the children, loved the camera and  loved seeing themselves right after  a picture was taken.