Posts by Denny Bain
Lynn’s Last Post-Playtime!
I’ve posted about the suffering I see here in Pignon. And it’s very real. BUT AMAZINGLY, the daily atmosphere at the Philadelphie Orphanage is one of joyful play. Here are some snapshots of playtime which, during summer break, is sunrise to sunset! …
Read MoreWater-Lynn
Is WATER such a critical issue…for real?? Pastor just yelled up at me, “Sorry, Gramma Lynn. We have not water.” He’s been working on the generator all morning. But he isn’t talking about MY drinking…
Read MoreLynn-Communication
This visit I brought two new books with me that have been quite the hit. One is “My First English-Haitian Creole Dictionary.” The children LOVE looking through it to find pictures they can name. Each cute illustration has its Angle’ (English) and Creole name: dog/chyen, rain/lapli, flower/fle’,…
Read MoreFence (on going)
Fence/Wall
Most of us have fences for privacy or containment reasons. While privacy is certainly important for the Loving Haiti compound safety is the most important reason for the construction of this fence. With issues such as poisoning or stealing kids, stealing food or other items, it’s imperative that this compounds has a fence. The school,…
Read MoreSolar Panels
Previous to your support, the orphanage/school/sewing center/church had power only a few hours a day, usually saving it for pumping water and for lighting the nightly church services. For years the children have been going to bed in the dark. Unable to switch on a light if they needed to go to the bathroom, if…
Read MoreLynn’s 1st Post-Gramma
Yes, I am back in Haiti. Why so soon, you ask? Because I learned on my last visit that besides the monetary support, the various building projects, and the medicinal and other much-needed supplies donated, there is great value in the children knowing and experiencing that…
Read MoreChild Sponsorship and Well Project Fundraiser!
Loving Haiti will be hosting a Child Sponsorship and Well Project fundraiser on Wednesday July 11th from 5:00-7:00pm at the LBCC Benton Center in Corvallis, OR. This is a FREE event with an opportunity for donations This will be a great opportunity to find out more about Loving Haiti and the work that is being…
Read MoreFence Update!
Thank you to everyone who donated to help complete the upper section of the fence! We were able to raise all of the funds and they were supposed to start working on it this past Monday. However, as you can see in the…
Read MoreKitchen/Market/Washing/Fun
First of all, thank you all for the nice comments and e-mails! We genuinely appreciate hearing from you. The fence update and future well project post should be up tomorrow. But for today, here’s a fun update: …
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