Sara's Journey

So Friday afternoon I went for a walk with some of the local kids, I had to go over some hills and cross a river. After that I was put on a donkey for a ride up the next hill where I was taken into a house to visit c a woman who just had a baby. I was asked to name the baby, I named him Joshua. After that I was taken into the field to pick beans. All this with me barely speaking the language. Just a random Haiti moment. Saturday four of us went to the beautiful beach which was about a 2hr motorcycle cab ride, b/c we had two flat tires. It was so much fun, and I only feared for my life a few times. Then to get home we had to hike for about 3hrs, then we were able to catch a tap tap. We were able to have one of the patients at the hospital babysit for us which was so nice! Eli was up every hour Sat. night, and Sun. every half hour. Fortunately, Sun. night I had one of the guys staying at the house watch the baby. I picked the perfect night for that. Eli has to be held constantly, and I have been praying for some super maternal instincts, patience, and energy. I have new respect for moms, if you are a mom and you did not lose your mind after taking care of your baby I give you props!!