October 2009
 

October 23 | Video Update: We poured a lot of cement today in the pouring rain. The Haitian workers were great sports and they were singing and dancing in the rain as they worked joyfully. This is the Haitian version of a cement pumper truck.

 
 
 
the completed rock wall
reaches from the Caribbean, around the property, stops at the river
installing the gate
the completed gate
guesthouse renovations underway
September 2009
guesthouse renovations
guesthouse addition
nearly completed rock wall and entrance
local ladies gathering sticks along the river shore
 
Experts Tom Hilton and his colleague Darryl from Missouri along with Tom Schmidt of Harvest were here this weekend to study the situation at the camp. They feel gabion baskets will be the best solution along the river. (below)
  
August 2009
 
Currently we are working on a perimeter wall around the camp. This is necessary to protect the property from any future flooding and to provide security. We are building rock walls as there are many rocks nearby and they are inexpensive, strong , and heavy. The first three pictures show the rock wall construction around the camp.
  
rock wall construction
rock wall construction
rock wall construction
large lake on property
 
The photo above on the right is of a large lake that has formed on the property due to flooding of the River Laquille. This is a huge project, not only to fill in the lake, but to build protection along the bank of the river so that we don't lose any more land.
  
Rod and Katie (below) are walking along the edge of the camp beside the River Laquille. We will need to build about 1000 feet of gabions or wall to protect the land from future flooding of this river.
Rod and Katie
view of the guesthouse from the beach
 
We plan to begin renovations on the guesthouse in September, Lord willing, with the goal of having it ready to host all of our teams this coming January. There is a lot of work to be done from plumbing, electrical, ceramic tile, cement work, painting, and carpentry. We would especially be very excited if we could find somebody who can build counters out of concrete or who is experienced in ferro concrete work. (click here to see the Projects Updates)