It is so busy here. Gemse has been having seizures. He spent a few nights in the hospital. I do want to thank Dr. LaRusso for some thoughts. Doctors here are not all about sharing, they whole medical system is very different. Gemse was released today, but we are finding that just because he is out of the hospital doesnt mean he is well. Fortunately, God has blessed us with a Dominican social worker that specializes in working with Haitians. Is that not amazing- just the help we needed. We had a stand off with the boys today. They stole some stuff from the house- keys, locks, random things. We said nobody is allowed in the house until all things returned. I was in the house. The only one with the ability to unlock the door. Rosa, our cook, was with me too- so not completely allow. Caitlin, Kristin and Sher waited on the porch. After a riot from the boys they gave in. The things were returned and then a meeting was held. the boys were given the expectations for living in the house. They dont have to follow the rules if they dont want to, but if that is their choice they also have to find a new house. We got down to business today. No one had lunch, but a big victory was gained. Below is an blurb from my journal during my 6 hour stay inside the house during our stand off, my imagination is still fully intact, as you will read.
I am a princess. Trapped in a castle with a war raging outside the castle walls. I am also a spy, gathering information and passing it to those on the front lines by way of a secret code.
Okay, so in reality I am an unshowered volunteer inside a house engaging in a stand off with 17 teenage boys. I peep out the windows and keep tabs on them and pass my sightings on to other volunteers sitting on the porch in my native tongue.
I have to say it is an advantage to be able to speak English and know the boys dont have a clue what is coming out of my lips.
2 comments:
Hello sunshine!
I'm so sorry it has taken a while to reply, but I've had lots of stuff going on and have just fully returned to the office this week.
WOW...can I tell you how incredibly AMAZED and impressed I am by all that you have written? You are doing incredible things in the DR and it makes me so proud of you and your group! Yes, I revert back to the fact that I am old enough to be your adoptive mom by stating that, but let me tell you that the work you are doing is changing many lives, including your own.
You have continued to handle each challenge that has come your way with dignity, grace and the sense of humor that I would expect of you. John was right in that you write, exactly how you speak and I LOVE that :)
You, the other volunteers and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers and I'm confident you will continue being guided in making the right decisions, ones that are beneficial for everybody.
I miss you and can't wait to stay connected to your blog! Be sure to take time for yourself - you are just as important as the boys and don't forget that.
Love ya!
Sandy
hey, Cameron, how are you? Have you gotten any of my emails regarding next year's campus outreach ministries? it's so great to hear about what Kingdom-significant things you are doing in the DR & Im sure there are many ppl missing your service back home in the US (including myself.) :-) Well, I'll email you real soon, but I gota go to work in about half an hour @ BobEvans so I'll ttyl!
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