Yesterday we walked to Berline's grandmas house. It was a group God put together for this trip. Dad, Billy, Brock (god father of Bradley-her cousin), Jason (took food to Ti-Jacque -another cousin right after he was born in 2010), Rob, Franswa ( our dear friend and interpreter). We walked the trail and climbed the mountains. There are 2 real mountains you go up to reach her house. Rob carried a 50lb bag of rice the entire way. Brock carried a bag of baby food. We took 2 big bags full of clothes, candles, kitchen utensils, food, shoes, and treats. When we finally arrived, Amanese, her grandma, welcomed us with open arms. She was so grateful to see us. After a warm greeting and handing out gifts, Edna, her aunt, shows us Ti Jacques's legs. One leg has 3 nickel size yucky sores. The other leg has 2. I wash them with wipies and put on some antibiotic ointment and cover with band aids. Later we found out from Agathe that they were a type of worm like ringworm he often gets from playing in the dirt. Amanese carries water for over an hour each directions. You can't blame her for not keeping the baby boy clean. We feel we have to do something to help them out. God will not hold me accountable for suffering in Haiti, but I believe God will hold me accountable for suffering to my new family when he has made us aware of their basic needs. Rob, Dad, Billy and Brock have already begun conversations on returning and building a structure with some type of guttering and rain water collection to ease their burdens. We are praying for provisions and abilities for their future.
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