P. J. Stack

On August 27, 2009, PJ Stack saw the culmination of a year long dream to design, build, and ship a see-saw water pump to Father Marc's orphanage. In that year, he met amazingly generous parishioners at Santiago de Compostela, discovered a gifted engineer to help him refine and construct the design, and experienced the determination of scouts, neighbors, and friends who all worked to make his dream a reality.
PJ achieved Boy Scouts highest rank and became an Eagle Scout on August 27, 2009. While that journey is complete, the path has left a life long impression on our family and reminded us of the blessings we have that we may not have even realized were out there in the first place. For that gift, we are forever grateful.

The above words were penned by P.J.'s father. We, here, are very grateful for all the effort and energy that was put into this successful project.  May God bless P.J., his supportive family and all those who helped in this endeavor.

Male and female

These are our new nubian goats.  This is an agricultural project that will hopefully provide more milk for our children.  The females produce as much milk as a cow but require much less food and grazing land. Their milk does not have to be pasteurized and makes for some really good cheese.  I don't think our friends from Wisconsin need to worry just yet but in a while...

Fancy tees

A couple of shots of the little guys wearing their new, colorfully hand-designed t-shirts that we received from southern California.  The guys looked really sharp for church this morning!

Louinda and Maxime Louis

Exchange of rings symbolizing fidelity without end.

Blessing of the couple.

The arch is a symbol of good fortune.

Mr and Mrs Maxime Louie

Maxime and Louinda tied the knot last evening at the cathedral in town.  Deacon Peter and I officiated while hundreds of family and friends were there to offer prayers and support.  Maxime has been with us six years and is a pillar of strength and reliability.  Louinda works in our accounting office and is a charming, dedicated young woman who loves the kids.  They make a great couple and we wish them all the best.

Easy Cross Video

Andy Topp (from New Jersey) was down here last week and recorded Easy Cross, one of our rap groups, on video.  Wanna see them in action?  Just click on EASY CROSS VIDEO under links on the right.  The English name of the song they wrote and perform is "Hypocrisy" and it is about how destructive lying is to relationships and society.

Bleachers?

There was a pick-up game of soccer this afternoon (not unusual) and some of the kids gathered to watch.