Setting Goals

In Haiti some days are harder then others. In life some goodbyes hurt worse then others. Saying goodbye to Josh and Cayla today was more difficult then I expected. It is finished now. I won't see a familiar face from home until December. Todd has also set rules for me not to leave the orphanage for the first month that I'm here. Which means, I can't visit Lucson for awhile either. I know Todd is only looking out for my well being and I  respect his rules. But, I look forward to the day when I can, at least, visit Lucson and his family. He is a good man and I enjoy his company. I hated to see them go. However, with their absence comes a greater sense of determination. I am here among the Haitians now and I have to be able to communicate. The faster I learn the easier it will be to adjust. How can I explain the story of Jesus to someone I can't talk to? I have so many questions for them that I can't ask. From this point on I'm going to spend everyday learning to read, write, and speak creole. I'm giving myself 3 months. I'm going to be able to have a conversation with anyone here before I leave for Christmas break. As a matter of fact I'm going to go study right now......