Neat Poem from St. Lucia.

We just finished three projects in St. Lucia, and we feel so happy that the Church is becoming more acknowledged and appreciated there. The Ministry of Human Services was needing help. They were having a hard time getting a home functioning properly for the abused and abandoned children. They needed appliances, clothing and etc. so we went there to see if we could help. We shopped with them and were able to help them purchase many items. It was so enjoyable for us and they were very appreciative! None of them seemed to be able to say the name of our Church correctly so everytime they would say it, we would very politely, say it the right way. We built a very good relationship with them and were able to be a part of a Container of 250 wheelchairs that came in this past summer. Everyone was elated with the many wheelchairs for all ages of people. Then we ordered a container of goods for them. The volume of goods in a 40 foot container overwhelmed them. They just couldn't believe a Church would do something like this for people they didn't even know and especially because they weren't even members of our Church! The excitement was high and they didn't want to have a Handing Over Ceremony until all the Government and Ministry people could be in attendance. They e-mailed us several times expressing their gratitude and appreciation!!

We noticed while we were there for this ceremony that not one person said the name of our Church incorrectly and that made us smile and feel so good!
Clementia Eugene, Director of Human Services whom we worked with closely on all three projects, while speaking to everyone at the ceremony, said she was "inspired" the night before to write a poem about her feelings. She said she has never written a poem before but felt strongly to write this one. As she read it, the cameramen recorded it and it was shown on 2 different T.V. channels for several days.

This poem was given to us in a very nice frame at the ceremony. A very nice plaque was given to the Branch President, President DeBeauville and his wife.
The spelling and language in this poem is exactly how Clementia wrote it. That's why we especially love it!! Hope you enjoy it also!!!