Holiday

We started last week with a holiday. The third Monday in October is Heroes' Day in Jamaica, celebrating 7 national heroes from history. Most businesses are closed except for those having to do with tourism. There was no school for our children on Monday or Tuesday because of the holiday break. It seemed to be a prime opportunity for a staff day, so we made a trip to Negril. Our first stop was 7 mile beach. We spent several hours there enjoying the beautiful day. The sand on this beach is fine white powder (similar to Siesta Key, FL), as opposed to the coarse brown sand we have at Doctor's Cave Beach in Montego Bay.

In the early afternoon, we went over to Rick's Cafe where we watched the cliff divers for a little bit before heading back to Mobay.

It is about 35ft. to the top of the cliffs, so the platform up in the air is maybe about double that height.

We were all exhausted by the time we got home. We finished the night with dinner from Domino's Pizza.

I had several meetings to attend on Tuesday and Wednesday, so it felt like I was getting nothing else done most of the week.

We had quite the exciting day on Friday. Carrie and I went to Mt. Pelier, and I locked my keys in the bus. It didn't take long for a crowd to gather, and one of the guys took charge of coming to my rescue. He took a pick ax apart and used that to pry open the door. There was so much pressure on the door, that the automatic lock would not unlock, so they fished the keys out instead.

I'm sure the marijuana he was smoking helped him. You can see how far the door was pried open. I think the bus will need a little body work to get the door to seal up again.

On the way back, we came to where a car was stopped in the road. A crowd was gathering, so we asked what was up. A man had just fallen out of a tree onto a concrete driveway, and they were getting him into a sheet to lift him into the car.

The Shugart family from Plain City, OH was here to visit this week. On Friday evening they stayed with our girls while we attended a praise and worship service at YWAM (Youth with a Mission). Thanks for the gifts and goodies many of you sent along with them!

Carrie and the girls spent the day at the beach on Saturday with the Shugart children while I caught up on some things around here.

Jessica Kuhns, one of the aunties, reached hero status with our girls when she spent a day braiding their hair.

Last week I mentioned that we had two new aunties, and this week I have pictures.

Nicki Beachy is from Amanda, Ohio.

Becca Graber is from Sugarcreek, Ohio.

Recently, we had a major storm that did some special things to electronics, hence we have the sign of the week:

We have been watching some training DVDs as a staff, so pray for us that we could find the best ways to help each child in our care.

Also pray for health. Floyd has the chikungunya virus, the same thing Sierra had a little while ago. It is very painful.

We think of our supporters often, and we thank God for you! Whether you are supporting us financially or through prayer, we need you.
Have a blessed week!
Kevin