Hey all--
I've gotten a couple of questions over and over since I've been in the states and wanted to "publicly" answer them. I figure if a couple of you are asking, several of you might be wondering but NOT asking.
FAQ #1- I thought your furlough was scheduled for mid-April... why are you back in the states now?
- We were originally scheduled for a furlough starting on April 16th. However, as we were walking through life in a disaster zone, we realized for our mental health (especially mine) we needed to move it up. Because our Board of Directors is a fantastic group of people who love us dearly, they also changed it from a "furlough" to a "sabbatical."
FAQ#2- What's the difference between a furlough and a sabbatical?
- This one is easy... on a furlough you need to visit supporters and churches in an effort to drum up/retain financial support. On a sabbatical, you rest and eat and don't have to raise money. Sweet, huh? We need to rest and try to work through some of the things we've seen and experienced.
FAQ #3-- How long are you in the States?
- We are here in America until April 12th. On the 12th we will return home to Haiti.
FAQ #4-- Where will you be during your sabbatical?
- Great question. We don't know. We know we will be in Cary for Easter. Other than that-- everything is up in the air. We'll likely spend time between the Raleigh area and the Outer Banks with our families. We aren't making too many plans and are just going to be staying wherever we can get the most rest. That's the point.
FAQ #5-- With all that has happened in Haiti, are you still sure you want to live in Haiti?
- Yes. Absolutely. We are looking forward to the time we have in the US to get the rest we need. We know it will be difficult or impossible to get that rest in Haiti right now. But we are not just resigned to the fact we live in Haiti, we LOVE living in Haiti. We already miss our children very much and are looking forward to getting home to them...
