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Homework, Painting, Blackboard & More Accomplished

November 9, 2013 Posted by Keith Wight 4 Comments

Keith again; Karen forgot yesterday’s blog!!

One job I never expected to have here in Haiti or anywhere is – French Homework Assistant!

Yup, every morning at 7AM I help Ti Luc with his French and geography homework before he heads to school. So far his teacher hasn’t complained.

New bigger steps. I can go in and out by myself now. Yeah!!!

 

Homework being done without Keith

– for some reason these guys asked me NOT to help them with their homework!

Yesterday and today I spent painting the guardhouse at the entrance to the compound. Who knew that a white man painting in Haiti was a spectator sport!!


Three men watching one blan working

 

The Captain trying to go up but using a ladder instead of a plane

 

Wonder if he ever flew his planes while lying down too

Yesterday after work we headed to the school to play soccer. The little kids and I took on the 4 older boys and we may not have won but we
had more fun. They are all amazing soccer players and agile despite the rocks on the field. I am trying to teach them sportsmanship as well as having fun. Thankfully the game got called at 5:30 due to darkness. I was exhausted!

Captain of the skies, captain of a young team

 

Shoot it Ti Luc

 

Are you ready Leica

The boys’ blackboard finally got installed today. Jofky was my little helper buddy holding the level and picking up all the nails I dropped. He mimicked all the noises of the drill and made suggestions on where the screws should go. Priceless.

Keith’s trusty assistant, Jofky

I finished the day by playing dolls with Djemima.

Playing dolls in the sandbox

~Keith

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About Keith Wight

Joan and Keith Wight have been involved with HATS since 2011. Keith is a retired airline pilot and previously volunteered with missions in Belize, Zimbabwe, Panama and Honduras in various capacities. Joan is a retired music teacher and uses her abilities to assist with the office work and tutor the children at HATS. Since retiring they have committed to 4 months per year in Haiti. They live in Montreal and have 3 daughters, 2 son-in-laws and 2 grandsons and 2 grand-daughters.

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  • Jim Steer
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    November 9, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    first thing I'm wondering is how you managed to get a shiny new ladder … then it is just jealousy over the time you have with the kids … missing them terribly.

  • Sandra
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    November 9, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    Sounds like soooo much fun! I am envious. I can't wait to see what murals you are going to paint on the guard house…do you want some suggestions? Keith, I would love to see you playing dolls!

  • Keith
    · Reply

    November 9, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Sandra – you forget that I have 3 daughters. I have experience doll playing!!
    Sorry no murals on the guard house!!

  • Dickie MacDonald
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    November 9, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Like the new ladder, long needed at HATS. Wish someone would destroy the patched up stepladders so I am not tempted to use them.

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