There always seems to be a guy sitting outside our place. Since we are currently taking Creole, I would say simple phrases to him like, “Ki bo ou rete? (where do you live?)” or “Koman ou ya? (how are you?)”. I attempted to say that I was going running one day. Didn’t work out so well. If only I knew the word for running. So I looked it up and the next day when I went I said, “M’ ap ale kouri (I am going running)”. Then I asked him if he wanted to go running with me. He just laughed and laughed at that.
To most Haitians the idea of running is not something they would think about. It could be because many Haitians have physically demanding jobs, possibly they are trying to get by on very little food, or maybe because they are in the heat all day. Whatever the case may be, it is not something on the top of their list 😀
I later found out that this guy was living outside our place in the truck on our road. He had been living there for a while. The fact that I had no idea he was living there shows how quiet he was.
Just recently, I saw a bunch of guys taking apart the truck. The guy is no longer found in our village and no longer living in the truck.
This is one of the many reason I really want to learn Creole, so I can ask him more questions. Understand people’s situation a bit more and hopefully continue to point towards Him.
When you meet people, show real appreciation, then genuine curiosity. – Martha Beck
2 responses to “Man Living in Truck”
Melissa,
Great job with the cake, I love the artistic lettering on top of the cake. Outside of being a little lumpy, I hope it tasted as good as it looked. Interesting story regarding the game you tried to play with your staff. Maybe next time you should play “pin the tail on the donkey”,
but use a real donkey, I’m willing to bet they just might go for it.
Your experiences are mounting quickly, you both are going to have so many stories to tell upon your return to the states. Continue to bless them with your prayers, service, and smiles.
Dad
Thanks for the pictures of the truck. I had my own mental picture and it was certainly different from the one on your street. Your pictures that go with your stories certainly help me understand the experiences you are going through. Have a wonderful weekend. We love you.