As planned we loaded up the school supplies and headed back out to Grandou bright and early Thursday morning. Upon arrival you could see the students getting their stoke on with anticipation. Funny how we can take such a small thing as this for granted. All the teachers and the director were also very excited.
I did learn some very interesting things about the school. This school sprang up due to the August earthquake. The original school was in a different location and was totally destroyed by the quake. Some farmers donated this piece of land to the Grandou community and the community pitched in and built this School. The National School of Saut Matirine of Grandou. Though it is a public school, that means little, as these bush schools fall through the cracks and receive little government support.
We had so much fun distributing the supplies. 152 students strong. Friday we went back to the school to have a chat with several community and school leaders. This chat came about due to the discovery of the fact that I noticed there was no latrine. I was like “What?!” They had started digging one but it was not complete. So our meeting was all about a latrine. I told them if they finished the dig we would help with the rest… Blocks, rebar, cement, sand, rocks etc.
Once we get the material list we will certainly be asking for all you kind folks to reach deep and help us give them a push to a healthy school. The meeting went well and they promised to get the hole finished. We have to act quick due to the fact that rainy season is right around the corner. We don’t need the hole washed away and cave in.
Today we went to my favorite place in Haiti. I’ve shared this place many times on other blogs. The area is St. Louise de Sud. I always visit this little fishing village and bring rice, noodles, oil, beans, herring etc. I love the family here so much. I ran across this place shortly after hurricane Mathew. It’s about an hour and half from Les Cayes. It was a great day with our friend Chuco, the main dude of the village. Tomorrow I head back to the states and start plans for what’s next.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Kenny
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