Heading Down Island

I have finally been able to arrange a 4X4 to go down island tomorrow
and Thursday.  The roads are now much better so the timing is good.
We have been able to source out rice, flour and sugar in 100 lb. bags
at a  warehouse.  The St. Lucia government controls the price of these
staples so anyone can buy in bulk.  We hope to load about 500 lbs in
the jeep in the morning and deliver this along with 500, 2 lb. clear
plastic bags that will allow us to repackage and distribute.
I have arranged to speak with the interim principal of Camille Henry
Primary School in Castries.  This school consistently is one of the
top schools on the island and produces many of the top students each
year.  I am anxious to visit there and learn how they are managing to
be so successful.
It also sounds as if they may have one of The Learning Carpets in
their special education room.  This will be interesting to find out if
anyone is using it and if they are interested in learning more.
My trip here has certainly been full of unexpected adventures.  I have
spent a lot of time back and forth to Tapion Hospital with Aunt Pat.
The short version of this story is that she needs to have a pacemaker
installed.  We are hoping that the surgeon will be able to do the
proceedure before Gail and I are scheduled to leave on November 25th
as there will be a lot of running around to do, several days in
hospital, and then several days of recuperation.
Please pray that all the timing works out and for skill for the
surgeons and staff along with a speedy recovery for Aunt Pat.
I will give you an update on our village and Canaries tomorrow night.
Blessings to all;

- Auntie Shel