Our New "Normal"

It's very rare that you find anything with predictability or normalcy in Haiti. I learned very quickly this summer that there is no such thing as a typical day here. You don't know what traffic will be like on any given day, you never know what stores will be closed for no real reason and if the store you need is open, there's a fairly good chance their sold out of exactly what you need. It seems that there is an endless amount of variables in this place, any of which can change your plans for the day in a heartbeat. While this can all be frustrating, I'm thankful for the one [somewhat] normal day of the week that my "job" will now entail. Last weekend, soccer school began for the boys. This week, computer class officially started and will be held on Saturday afternoons after soccer practice. I've come to learn that the boys love soccer and I'm sure they will grow to love computers too, but I think I'm realizing that what they desire more than anything is for consistency from the ones who say they love them and care about them. With the unpredictability of this place, I am very grateful for God's provision over this and opening the perfect opportunity to be consistent and spend time with each of these boys on a regular basis. Below is a look at the first day of our new "normal."

It starts with soccer practice...

Wilguens tries to head one over Junior

Wilguens takes on his opponent

Lens' turn to take on his opponent...

Lens gets the best of him (pictured on ground)

and celebrates his first assist!

Junior celebrates his first goal!

A team prayer to finish practice

A few hours later, computer class is in session.

Teacher's Assistants, Lou & Louie