Our trip to the market & other thoughts...

We were able to go to the market yesterday to get an idea about local pricing (not an outside street market but an indoor grocery).  We were surprised to see lots of name brand items.  Some of the items had a huge mark-up while some items were comparable to those at home. 

Here is what we found:  (ea. price is an approximate based on $8 Haitian/$1 American)

Can of Pepsi - $1.00

2L Coca-Cola - $3.00

1 Gal Jug of Apple Juice - $12.00

1 Gal Jug of Lemon berry Hawaiian Punch  - $7.00

Single 16oz bottle of Gatorade: $2.00

8qts of Kool-aid mix in a tub - $4.50                                     Betty Crocker boxed cake mix - $3.00

6qts Tang - $6.50                                                                     (1) box of Pop-tarts - $5.00

Broom - $6.00                                                                          1 lb of brown sugar - $2.50

(3) Paper towels Rolls - $9.00                                                 4 lb of sugar - $5.00

Package of (100) wet wipes - $3.50                                         32 oz jar of Grape Jelly - $6.00

(24) rolls (regular sized rolls) of toilet paper - $17.75           4 lb Skippy peanut butter - $16.50.... 1 lb, 12 oz - $7.00

Box of (200) 13 gal kitchen garbage bags - $39.00                2.59 lb frozen salmon - $55.00

Box of (50) 39 gal bags - $27.00                                             Pre-packaged (4) individually wrapped Snapper - $25.00

Clorox wet wipes (110 count) - $9.50                                    18” pedestal fan - $67.00

1.4 gal Clorox Bleach - $10.00                                                3 lb tub of Country Crock Butter - $8.50

1 gal off-brand bleach - $4.50                                                 1 dozen eggs - $3.50

32 oz Clorox cleaning spray with bleach - $6.00                   32 oz Almond Milk - $3.80

2 qt refill (64oz) - $8.50                                           8oz block of mozzarella cheese - $5.50

24 oz bottle of Dawn dishwashing liquid - $5.50                (8) frozen hamburgers - $18.00

32 oz bottle of Ajax dishwashing liquid - $5.00                   2 lb bag of frozen chicken nuggets - $12.00

(12) 3 ½ x2 ½” sponges - $1.50                                            (1) DiGiorno Frozen Pizza - $16.00

12 oz box of RiceKrispies - $6.50                                          Fresh Carrots - $1/lb

26 oz box of Frosted Flakes - $11.00                                     Granny Smith apples - $2.50/lb

12 oz box of Fruit Loops - $7.00

KitKat candy bar - $1.50

Twix candy bar - $1.20

(1) can of Pringles Stax - $2.25

6.5 oz bag of Lays potato chips - $4.00 SunChips - $3.75 Cheetos - $4

1 lb bag of SuperBubble gum - $5.00

(1) box of 10 Kool-aid Jammers (like CapriSun) -$5.50

Box of (100) tea bags - $6.00

(20) bags of Spiced Chai Tea - $3.50

(6) individual applesauce - $4.50

5 lb bag of rice - $8.00, 10 lb bag - $14.50, 25 lb bag - $24.00

We are still hoping to gather information regarding vehicles and furniture.  We were hopeful that we’d be able to do that today but we haven’t heard from our friend so we aren’t sure if we will get to go before leaving for Cap Haitien tomorrow. A big concern has been what we need to plan to purchase here vs what we need to try & ship from home.  We know that God already knows… we are just trying to be prepared. With that said, I’m remembering that I never did post our itemized prayer list like I said I would… oops…  I WILL try to do that later… We know that our friend is busy with his everyday responsibilities so while we have this ‘time on our hands’ we are seeking to absorb Ps 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God…” & Matt 6:25, “I tell you not to worry about everyday life-whether you have enough.”

For weeks now, God has been dealing with me(Dawn) regarding daily needs/provisions.  In Max Lucado’s book, Fearless, he says this: “God meets daily needs DAILY.  Not weekly or annually.  He will give you what you need when it is needed." 

“Let us therefore boldly approach the throne of our gracious God, where we may receive mercy and in his grace find timely help.” (Heb 4:16)