Happy Fathers Day!:)

Hey everyone! This is going to be Mary writing first, becuase Mary is tired and will try to make this kinda short but I can't garrentee (don't know how to spell that(embarrassing)) anything. I hope I don't repeat stuff you know already from the first two groups , but I didn't read all theirs so oops.  So our journey over to Miami went pretty well. On our way to the hotel from the airport we saw the worlds largest plane, be jealous, and pulled over on the interstate to watch it, because our driver man just felt like it I guess. It was coming in from a nine hour flight from Germany. Our first day in Haiti was intense, but I don't remember much so maybe someone else will tell you about it later, besides that I met a child that likes cows, I would say that child is pretty awesome.  Today we went to two different churches, one Haitian and one for missionary people. In the Haiti one we got wine, but it burned my throat (I didn't know it was wine the moment I took it until I smelt it and I couldn't give it back by then haha). As we were riding home from church in the back of the truck and it is like being in a parade waving to everyone! One child threw a rock at us though..  Also the bed of the truck is kinda rough and so is the riding so it sands the hair off your legs which is interestingly nice:) If you come here and want to catch a lizard they are ninja fast so just whack and knock them out! They have corn ice cream. Sorry if I bored you. I don't go to detaily.Well I miss you Mom and Dad!! I miss you a lot too Luke!! Thanks for the note and fans:) I miss you Kailey a bunch!! I don't miss Rachelle at all though.. Just kidding!! I do a whole lot!! I miss everyone and I love you all!! Happy Fathers Day Daddy!! I love you!! Eat  a piece of cake for me!! Racer people tell me how you did. Mary out. Peace!!!

Hi. This is Abby speaking. Happy Fathers Day Daddy!!! I love and miss you sooooo much! Hope you found and liked the card I left on your dresser. :) And yes, I also miss Zach (kinda...jk), Aaron, Allie, Skyler, Seth, and Sam..not Bear. ummm..I'll start talking about yesterday when we arrived and such. We got here around 9:30ish a.m. Unfortunately, I was sick: excruciating pain and stomach aches. ugh. but by evening i was walking around and hanging with Bruce (named in honor of Mary's suitcase...long story), one of the cutest little puppies I've ever seen. Gapping here, but I found so much joy in seeing the nannies experience joy. Their prayer and singing time is all in Creole so we can't understand it but you just know how meaningful it is and how happy they are when singing. The children also like to sing along. I was holding this little boy and I said "Chante" which is "to sing" in Creole and he just started belting out a song..it put a huge smile on my face. Today was a great day. Sundays are very lowkey here besides the obvious needs of the children such as tooth brushing, feeding, and bathing. Church was interesting because communion was with real wine so it kinda threw my stomach off.haha. but yeah, there were also a few chickens in the congregation. In the afternoon we headed to Cap Haitien for another church service. I don't think I will ever complain about bad roads anywhere ever again. We sat in the back of a truck and every single time we hit a bump (more like huge pothole or mountain in the middle of the road) it would hurt...a lot. I also almost got my head decapitated by leaning out of the truck a few inches..ahhhh. Standing up was much more enjoyable. The poverty is really hard to comprehend, even while looking at it yourself. Pictures cannot even come close to try and explain what it's actually like here. But I could stay here a lot longer than 10 days..I love it. The kids find the funniest ways to brighten up my day..like playing "Ki Kate Ou" or Peek-a-boo. haha. Well, I better get going. I am hot and tired. Miss my little siblings! the kids remind me so much of you guys! 2 boys I play with a lot suck their 2 fingers like Seth does..makes me miss you a lot little buddy! mk, Abby signing off. Boni!

Happy Father's Day, Steve!  Hope, Allie, you're surviving with all he guys :)  It seems like we've been in Haiti far longer than 2 days.  A lot to take in...the girls just touched on a few of our experiences.  Love you! Ang.

Happy Father's Day, Pete!  Hi, Cameron!  (And Brandon :) Hope you had a good weekend.  We had a trip into Cap Haitian today for a worship service.  We road in the back of a big truck across gravel, dirt and some paved roads.  The driving is crazy here - I'll have to tell you about it when I get home.  Miss all of you! Love, Mom

Happy Fathers Day, Dad, Clint, and Grandpa! This is your favorite beatiful daughter Breanna. Hi Paige, Megan, Carter, Mariah, and Shanny! I love you and think about you every day! Mariah, I found my favorite baby here and realized after 2 days being here that she has the exact personality as you but you'll always be my favorite baby. She loves to do the airplane just like you and her favorite part is the crash. I even see you in her smily face. She has a lot more hair than you though (no offense.) I'm having a fantaspectacnomically (fantastic + spectacular + phenominal + ca + wonderfully) grand time. My favorite part about this trip so far is the praise and worship in the morning and at night. Paige, you would've loved the flight..I though of you the whole time while we were taking off. Today we went to church and even though we couldn't understand them you could still feel God's presence stronger than I even do at Willmar church. Megan I knew you would've loved church. I thought of you the whole service. and Carter, I saw a whole bunch of little kids fighting in the street and I thought of you and Simon. I met a nanny and she was really nice and friendly towards me. She tried to commincate but the language barrier was too strong. Shanny and Clint, I miss you and love you! I can't wait to get home and tell you more! uhh bye.
- Breanna

HAPPY FATHERS DAY DAD:)  I hope everything went well. im glad you got your grill you wanted:) I miss all of you guys :(    i have had alot of fun since ive been here..and its only been two days since we have arrived. this will be a very good expericance for me. Mom i loved the airplane ride it was fun but very scary at the same time. when we were landing in haiti you could see a big moutuin it was beauitful. An amazing view. When we were in town driving to the compond it was a very different way to be( if that makes since) it almost felt like i was in a moive it was cool. i love you guys very much ...Mom if tanner or jordan doesnt see this please tell them that i miss them and love  them. I would like to tell you more but i cant right now. hopefully the next time we blog i can. Ok i love you all and cant wait to see all of you
-mia:)