Never loved doing the dishes so much. Who would’ve thunk that taking a bucket down the stairs, cautioning each step due to past stories of Holly Aman’s mishaps, would be such a joyous and relationship building time. Haiti is a different place, but dishes after a meal are still common, and it is still fair that the person who cooked should not be the one laboring over the soap and water. However, in Haiti, dishes are different because they are done outside of the house and with a soapy bucket and a bleach bucket. Therapeutic is a common word to describe the process. Holly said that I do the dishes diligently, and for good reason. I take my time and do it right, but I also make sure that my partners are enjoying the experience as well. Discussing our mornings, meals, and happenings, all the while happily (big key word there) cleaning the dishes in what in the States would seem like a much more laborious process. As of now, in Haiti, I would volunteer to do the dishes at any time, especially at the children’s home when the seven year olds are teaching you how to do it properly. And when we return to the States, hopefully it becomes less common to throw the dishes in the dishwasher haste fully and more common to have a great time digging deep rooted relationships while scrubbing with some elbow grease!
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| Ben working the dishes with Michleene at Pastor's Wilson and Mommy Pas' home. |
- Ben Cottingham
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