Months of planning came together last week as we spent nearly a week together in Cap-Haïtien. This was a week of firsts for Handy and Davensky - going on an airplane, staying in a guesthouse, visiting the Citadelle, and a beach day at Labadee.

Davensky and Handy were exceptionally thrilled to receive the surprise of MacBooks from a dear friend and sponsor who wanted to equip them with technology to help them grow and be ready for the next stage of life.

Friday was the big day for us all. We went to the Citadelle. Though Steeve, Vorb, and I had been before, this was the first time Scheska, Handy, and Kiki were able to experience the majesty and history found both at the Citadelle and at Sans Souci.

Saturday we went to Labadee where we enjoyed time on the water, searching for shells, eating locally-prepared seafood taken fresh from the ocean, and just relaxing.

Sunday we were blessed to participate in worship with some dear friends who have relocated from Port-au-Prince to Cap Haitien, and we walked along the waterfront and had a late lunch at a local restaurant.

Monday we reluctantly packed up, headed to the CAP airport, and returned to Port au Prince. The memories we made in Okap will stay with us for many years to come, and we adults were especially happy to know that Davensky and Handy will have stories to tell when they return to school in the fall.