Today was a simple day. I went to the school and hung out all day. I was able to speak with each of our staff staff individually. We talked about the students and how they were doing in their studies. We also talked about how we might be able to assist each classroom to help the professors reach the goals they have for their students. Seems to be that the biggest problem is that a lot of the parents do not support the is children’s education. Meaning, they do not encourage them to do the homework and they will not supply them with the proper resources, school books. This is a big problem. Each class has a percentage of students who do not have books which mean they fall far behind. It’s not that the books are to expensive (unless you live in Haiti) but that is the one thing all parents know before each school year is that they are responsible for their child’s school books. It’s a small investment and we supply all other resources. It’s an ownership thing. The area where the school sits is a place where they raise animals and grow crops. They work the fields and they want their children to work the fields. Most of Haiti is a day to day living. Not looking ahead but looking at today’s survival. Cultural or not it is a big problem for some of our students. We will have to come up with a plan to battle this problem by the start of next year. Our students and staff are a very happy group. God has blessed us so much to be able to minister to this small group of people. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Kenny
This humbled me totally.
