Day 8 | Brent Dittman

We went to Yellowstone yesterday which was fun but also kinda boring because there wasn't much to do once we got there. We did get to see Old Faithful go off though so it was a total waste. We also stopped at some of the Hot Springs along the road on the way home. Today we finished up three jobs and got smoothies from the church truck again which I got strawberry again. We also started another job but I don’t think we’re gonna go back to it but we might so it’s a Mystery in Montana. Kenny’s wife is making our dinner tonight, she’s making Indian Tacos which i’ve heard are really good. Kenny is also gonna play and sing more songs tonight like he did Tuesday. I hope we get to have a campfire tonight will Kenny sings and plays. Tomorrow is the last day we’re here then we start the long 3 day journey back to WV. I love and miss everyone at home and can’t wait to see everyone.

Day 6 | Brent Dittman

Today we went back to move more rocks at the church. We finished the project today and we’re heading to Yellowstone tomorrow morning at 5am and we probably wont be back until 3am Thursday morning. If I don't see a live buffalo tomorrow I’m gonna flip out. Bill told me to try to ride one if I see one, I don’t think I’m going to take his advice or not. We got smoothies again today and yet again i got another strawberry one and it was as good as yesterdays. We playing cards in a minute so I'm gonna go. I miss and love everybody back home and can’t wait to see you when I get back.

Day 5 | Brent Dittman

I had kitchen duty today which wasn't that bad. I started the work day at VBS and i will be there everyday we have VBS as i have been deemed the Story Master for the week. Today my story was about creation and Adam and Eve. We had a small crowd at VBS today but the kids had fun and thats what its all about. I worked at the church after VBS moving rocks just to put paper down and put the rocks back onto the paper. It was a hot one today but we did get to get smoothies from a vending truck that is funded by the church we were working at. The smoothy i got was very good, it was a strawberry one with homemade whipped creme. We had hot dogs and mac-a-cheese for dinner so those of you that know me well know what i had for dinner. We’re about to start our bible study but first I'm going to take a shower so i don't stink up the cabin tonight. I love and miss everyone back home and can’t wait to see everyone.

Day 4 | Brent Dittman

Today we went to church but adjusting to the time change was a struggle as I woke up at 5 thinking it was 7. The church reminded me or our church back home with the setup of the church and the sermon. We had communion at the church today which was a blessing to be apart of. We went to Yellowtail, which is a swimming hole behind a dam it’s basically like the bee run of Montana. There was a kid that was swimming back to shore from some rocks and a boat almost hit him. He started yelling for help and without hesitation Jarren was off like a missile through the water. A different boat beat Jarren to him but Jarren didn't stop, he kept going to make sure the kid could get onto the boat. We left there because of a storming blowing in and we just got back so we’re gonna eat dinner and do bible study then head to bed as our first day or work starts tomorrow. I miss everyone back home and can’t wait to see all of you when i return.

Day 2 | Brent Dittman

Today driving was very short, we had a great breakfast at the hotel and headed out at about 8ish. We picked up Logan at 12 and ate lunch. We got to the hotel about about 3 and checked in, i went swimming with Will, Andrew, Logan, and Tess. we had dinner at golden corral which was alright, not my favorite restaurant but it was probably the cheapest for that big of a group. We got back to the hotel and did our group bible study and then i went swimming again with Will, Andrew, Logan, Amber, and Trey. Gonna head to bed, got a long day tomorrow, probably the longest so far.

Day 1 | Brent Dittman

Today was the earliest but shortest day for me because i slept for most of the 15 hour trip to the motel. We only had to stop twice and that was for gas so we were all pretty proud of that. In my van when i was awake Jarren, Logan, Tess, Jordan, and I played 21 questions until it was Jarren's turn to drive again. We arrived at the motel at about 2:30ish but we are about an hour behind all of you guys back home. We all chilled out around the Motel, some were in their rooms, some were in the pool, some played scrabble or card games. Jarren and I did some cardiovascular stuff in the training room the motel has. We ate at the Pizza Ranch, they played christian music over the loudspeakers, which I thought was pretty cool because most restaurants don't play christian radio stations over the loudspeakers. We just finished our group bible study, we had to pick our favorite day which I choose day 11 because Bill put a quote in the little summary before the study started that day which said “If the reason why you do something is not for a cause greater than you, you will fail.” I never really thought about what that meant until that day and it made me really think about the stuff i do and the reasons i do them. Tomorrow is going to be another long day but it’ll still make memories.

Day 7 | Brent Dittman

Today we started with morning worship with the Haitians. Then we went to the house dedication not too far from the compound. The family was so grateful with the house and the house warming gifts. We then came back and the newbies went to the market while some of us got to see our sponsor kids today. I did get to see Parolo and I gave him a soccer ball and we kicked it till he left. We then went to mountain made the restaurant on the compound. I got the cheeseburger with fries and a limeanade to drink. We then went and bartered outside the compound which is always fun.

Day 6 | Brent Dittman

I was at the church today for the last day. Six people came to know christ as their savior, so that’s 13 from the past three days. We didn't work much today moved some scrap dirt and gravel. The house was completed today early. That’s about it so goodnight everybody.

Day 5 | Brent Dittman

Today i got to go to the house for my one and only day. I sifted sand today and also tried the stucko, which didn't work very well. My substation for that was sanding the wall after the stucko was put on and dried. We got to play with one of the children named wesley. We also got to get to know our interpreter robinson. I'm going to bed soon so goodnight everybody. Mom and Dad they did find Parolo so i don't need to sponsor another child unless you want me to.

Day 4 | Brent Dittman

Today we went to church and we were there for 3 hours. Then we came home and slept a bit then went on the hike. i made it but I got a couple of bruises and scratches. Mom and Dad i might be getting a new child because mine might have moved or gotten lost so wanted to give you a heads up. good night everybody

Day 3 | Brent Dittman

Today i was back at the church again. we got a lot done today even though after lunch we only had 6 of us. we got the cement put into the floor and build the small wall. we got the big beam put into the ceiling and bolted in. We had freedom soup for dinner which is everything they couldn't eat when they were slaves put into one soup. Goodnight all Brent

Day 2 | Brent Dittman

Hello everybody welcome to Brent’s blog. Today is going to be a short one. We woke up ate got on the road and took a 1 and a half hour truck ride to our work sight. We worked there for about 6 hours and I met a little boy named vinny he was a sweet boy. I think he was 8 or 9 but I don’t know for sure. We left there and had multiple near death experiences (see other blogs for conformation). We finally got back here and ate then had VBS training then I took a shower and now I leave you to go to bed. Goodnight everybody

Day 1 | Brent Dittman

Since we didn’t blog yesterday I’ll tell you about the trip down. I don’t remember much of it I sleep the whole time except for when we stopped. We got to the hotel at about 4 o’clock went to golden corral and ate. We returned to the hotel at 8 and me, trey, survando, and preston went to the pool. We woke up and got to MFI at took off at 7am and landed in port-au-prince at 11:30am. We got to the top of the mountain at 3:30pm and we were completely unpacked at 4pm. Me, trey, survando, preston, and heath played soccer with a local and my team won 5-3. By the way Mom the food was good and I blogged more this time. Please don’t expect this every night cause I’ll be tired.

Day 14 | Brent

Today we went to mountain made again. It was good. We went bartering today. It was fun. I miss everybody back home.

Day 13 | Brent

Today was great. We went to the market which was amazing again. Then we moved sand and smoothed it out. Then a lot of kids came to play. We put the bible verses up today. I miss everybody at home.

Day 12 | Brent

Today we almost finished the ark. It looks great. I worked with chase, madison, and tiara mixing concrete. I had the best time today. I miss everybody back home.

Day 11 | Brent

Today we went to church at 6:30 again. We came back and had grilled cheese for brunch. Then we went on the hike. It was better than the first one. I went to 4 of the waterfalls. Nobody went to the 5th. So I made it to all the waterfalls. They were all beautiful.

Day 10 | Brent

Today was the best so far. I helped put carriage bolts in. Then I helped with the rope bridge. CHECK OUT SHAWN HUNTERS BLOG.

Day 9 | Brent

Today we had eggs and sausage for Breakfast. It was good. We had our daily bible study. I got to help move tools with Travis to a tool shed. Then we had pizza for dinner. It was a great day.

Day 8 | Brent

Today was very sad at first. Everybody left that wasn’t staying for two weeks. Everybody was sad. Then the 8 of us that stayed went to the mountain made café again. We played cards a lot after. We also toke lots of naps. Then they all got here it was like a reunion.