Early Morning Suprises

Around 5 am got up to go to bathroom armed with flashlight only to find I had a visitor. As I started to wash my hands saw one of those really large Haitian spiders sitting over the sink. I made a really hasty retreat back to my room. So thankful I did not let out a scream and wake up the whole house. Just got back to bed and again heard singing, drums and horns. People walked thru the village for an hour or so celebrating. New Years is starting early. OK I know the rest of the day is going to be good....COFFEE. Spaghetti just not sounding good today so just ate my banana today and ready to head to clinic. Told you around Christmas how I was seeing a lot of cleaning being done, well apparently preparation for New Year and not Christmas. People are repairing and painting doors, shutters and houses and washing down outside of houses. Rosena told me people buy new clothes, clean everything and then stay up all night..Not sure I can do that but have been invited to New Year celebration. More visitors are coming today. Madam Jckson's brother is coming from Port-au-Prince and bringing two American doctors. Don't know where they are from. Well it's 7:30 and still no dinner. About the time I thought I was out of luck they brought me a dinner roll and papaya smoothie. Max Lucado reminded me today that if all the things that steal my breath away and stir my heart were taken away from me and I was placed in the dry Sahara (or Ferrier) I still have reason to dance in the sand. God is still with me; He still comes and He still speaks. Oh yes He does when I am open and listening.

Joyfully,

Barbara