On Thursday, we welcomed Vilardeau back to Santiago. It was so good to see him. He had been working in Port-au-Prince after graduating in industrial engineering here in Santiago last July. Before he left Santiago, Bob had spent a lot of time with him, studying the Bible and talking about life. He will be here until the plant where he works can reopen. He is a real leader. His presence here will be an encouragement to the other Haitian students in Santiago, especially to Erline, his fiancee!
The building in which he worked in PAP shook incredibly hard during the quake, but did not collapse. He was able to walk the few miles to his home, which was also spared.
More students are returning each day to Santiago. This morning we took one of the students to get a new pair of glasses. She fell trying to get outside during the quake. Her glasses were broken. Her new glasses were donated by a Dominican doctor who is a friend of ours. This afternoon we visited with a friend whose mother died when their home collapsed. Her father survived, although he was badly bruised and scraped. She was able to bring him with her to Santiago.
It just seems like we have had a year's worth of experiences in the last month! Please keep praying that we can encourage the students here and help them heal from the emotional trauma they have experienced.
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We're praying for you Miss Judy and Frere Bob!! Thank you for all you're doing to help the church of Jesus in the DR and all you're doing to help your Haitian brothers and sisters. We love you both!!
Miss Bobbie :)
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