Between Now and Sun-set.

The sun rising above the lake.

I was amazed as I sat and watched the early morning sky change from Black to Gery,

but I became enraptured as the Grey slowly turned too lighter shades and suddenly

what was a Black sky just a few minutes earlier was now a blazing scene of Black, Grey,

Pink, Red, and Blue.

As I was watching this all take place I began to think about the sun-set and how these two

events compare to our life.

God created each one of us, but because of our sin we have been separated from Him,

unless we permit "The Son, Jesus Christ" to rise in our life we will not be able to enjoy life,

and when we come to the end of the day, "our life is ended," we will not enjoy the sun-set because we will be cast away into a deep and horrible darkness.

Where you have been, and what you have done doesn't matter.

The deciding fact in where you will be at the end of the day

hangs totally on this one thing.

"Will you let "The Son, Jesus Christ" rise in your life?"

You only have between now and sun-set to get ready.

life is good

After winding our way up the mountain road, you can see for miles around! This is a lake in the Dominican Republic.

The mountain folk grow amazing veggie gardens... right now cabbage, potatoes and onions are selling at a low price. We bought 7 heads of cabbage for $.84 US.

Nothing like good ole pine trees and brilliant blue sky.

The used clothes section in the market. Something for everyone!

The animals waiting to take their loads home.

We even found WILD STRAWBERRIES up in the mountains...

...and DANDELIONS!!

What a revitalizing day enjoying God's beautiful creations!!

On our way home we stopped in Fond Verette at Yonel's for a visit. They served us crackers and juice, and then Yonel sang and prayed with us. They are a very nice Christian family and showed great hospitality. Yonel is growing potatoes and onions for IFM and they should be ready to harvest in a few weeks.

beef on the run

On the way to Port on an ambulance run.... this unfortunate calf ran into the ambulance!!

Skinning the beef in the courtyard with lots of handy advice....

The supper table turned into the butcher block!!

Fresh meat for the freezer! Yeah!!

The tired, but jolly butcher. What a great night!!

A day of rest.

A view from the beach walk.

Saturday morning all the IFM headquarters staff and the WATER Team got

into our truck and enjoyed a two and one-half drive to the beach.

After the long ride it felt good to get out and walk around and take in the beauty of the park.

After we paid our admission we headed for the beach.

It was absolutely beautiful; the water was a lovely blue, and the sand was clean and white.

I was totally amazing as I sat on the sand and watch the waves come in and break when they hit the beach. As I sat there I was meditating on Gods wonderful creation and the beauty of it all.

There is no possible way any human could create the sea, and place the sand, stones, plants and fish in it. It had to be created by almighty God!

Around noon we got lunch and then returned to the water and enjoyed several more hours of swimming and visiting before we needed to leave for home.

Living out my DREAM!

Keith changing an IV.

This is reality!

After years of waiting

God has given me the desire of my heart;

To work in a Medical Center in a Mission setting.

Chalupas and Beans!

Susie and Ruth with Chalupas.

Suzzy desided to treat us all with a hot dinner Sunday night

before she went back home to Canada.

She made the Chalupas and Ruth made bean soup,

it was a wounderful meal!

Thank You!

Widow's Funeral - left 3 orphans

Today, my family and I took a truckload of church people to Makilen's funeral. Makilen is from from Las Kawobas, an area north of here. It took about 2 1/2 hours to drive their. Makilen and her 3 children have lived in Fond Parisien for a number of years. She was a widow, her husband died years ago. She was a member of our church. Makilen was a poor woman, and on numerous occasions the mission paid her rent.

A couple weeks ago, Makilen got sick. She went to her sister's house in Las Kawobas (her home area). Her 2 sisters were helping her go for doctor check-ups. Then we received news that she died.

Please pray for the 3 orphaned children, Christian, Lionette, and Christianna (all teenagers). Please pray for Prosper and others that have been helping. The children are still all in school, and none of them have any livelihood. Their mother was the one that supported them.

If any of you feel so led, you may choose to sponsor the orphans through IFM. Contact me at mikenhaiti@gmail.com or call the office at 517-287-4007 for more information. May God bless you.

Below are some scenery pictures of the beautiful countryside in Las Kawobas. It is a poor area, but they have fruit trees and gardens. The first picture is of us ready to head for home. There was 35 + people on back of the truck. Thank God for a good truck to get us over the mountain.