The boys at St. Joseph start their day at 5:00 am with prayres and songs in the open air chapel on the fourth floor. In a circle they start their day as a family, some sleeping others more awake. Sister Marie, a 67 year old nun from Boston who left Haiti in 1967 joins the boys and then watches the sun rise over the mountains. In Boston here day starts at 3:00 am in order to serve communion at the 6:00 am service. Through her eyes you can learn some of Haiti's history and future. She has been building a house in Haiti since 2001. Each day she catches a tap tap to go to the work site, when she leaves, the workers leave. She is a marvel.
At 6:00 the sun comes up and the boys do their chores no matter how young or how old. On Sunday they have the family dart tournament in the kitchen. In their routine is the comfort of a home, a family and the love of God that they share with each other. Every story is a miracle. St. Joe's is building a new art center, the beautiful art on the walls serves as models for the art they can make. Walnes runs the dance troupe and is an amazing artist. He is a graduate of the St. Joe's program. Our friend and interpreter Daniel is coming to the states to go to school this July. He is our guide and protector. He adds so much to what we see.
At 7:00 breakfast is served to the guests and the bell is ringing. God Bless!