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Heh? What's an outside kid?
Well, we know that they're not inside kids. Had to get that out of the way!
So who are they? They are the kids that God sent me when I worked at the orphanage. Many of them go to school at the orphanage
and that's how I got to know them. The others live in the neighborhood and many of them are members of our church, the Church
of Christ at Petite Anse. I have known them anywhere from 2 months to 3 years now, some better than others. Now that I am no
longer affiliated with the orphanage, they will not receive any help unless I facilitate it.
But one thing I do know that applies to all of them across the board is that they were all created in God's image and likeness. All of
them are loved equally by our Creator. All of them are very beautiful. And yes, all of them need some kind of help.
Many of them ask me to help them with school, with food, clothes, and other things.
What I'm trying to do is get them that help WITHOUT getting them dependent on Americans. It's difficult sometimes and I don't
always get it right. But what I don't want to do is have them grow into adults who just wait for Americans to give them money. I
need to teach them that it's important for them to try to find any kind of work that can support their families and not just to sit back
and play dominoes all day long as I see some Haitian men do.
Therefore your sponsorship will be limited to assistance with school (includes tuition, books, and uniforms) and occasional help
with food or rent. We want them to finish their education and go on to a trade school. While that is not a guarantee of employment,
it is the most we can do.
In addition to their education, I will continue to assist their parents in raising the kids in the church. That of course is the most
important thing we can do. The older ones will from time to time assist me in helping the mountain church on the weekends. We
have to help them understand that service is part of the Christian walk. In fact, it's not just a part, it's the most important part as we
live the way Jesus lived.
Below are pictures of the kids and their families. I have brief bios of them and hope through these bios you can learn about them
and want to be a part of their lives and share the many rich material and spiritual blessings God gives you with these kids and their
families. Jesus is already a part of their lives. In fact, he is more than just a part, he is their lives. What an awesome God we serve.
Click on the thumbnails to enlarge. e me at northeast125@yahoo.com if you want to help and share your bounty.
Well, we know that they're not inside kids. Had to get that out of the way!
So who are they? They are the kids that God sent me when I worked at the orphanage. Many of them go to school at the orphanage
and that's how I got to know them. The others live in the neighborhood and many of them are members of our church, the Church
of Christ at Petite Anse. I have known them anywhere from 2 months to 3 years now, some better than others. Now that I am no
longer affiliated with the orphanage, they will not receive any help unless I facilitate it.
But one thing I do know that applies to all of them across the board is that they were all created in God's image and likeness. All of
them are loved equally by our Creator. All of them are very beautiful. And yes, all of them need some kind of help.
Many of them ask me to help them with school, with food, clothes, and other things.
What I'm trying to do is get them that help WITHOUT getting them dependent on Americans. It's difficult sometimes and I don't
always get it right. But what I don't want to do is have them grow into adults who just wait for Americans to give them money. I
need to teach them that it's important for them to try to find any kind of work that can support their families and not just to sit back
and play dominoes all day long as I see some Haitian men do.
Therefore your sponsorship will be limited to assistance with school (includes tuition, books, and uniforms) and occasional help
with food or rent. We want them to finish their education and go on to a trade school. While that is not a guarantee of employment,
it is the most we can do.
In addition to their education, I will continue to assist their parents in raising the kids in the church. That of course is the most
important thing we can do. The older ones will from time to time assist me in helping the mountain church on the weekends. We
have to help them understand that service is part of the Christian walk. In fact, it's not just a part, it's the most important part as we
live the way Jesus lived.
Below are pictures of the kids and their families. I have brief bios of them and hope through these bios you can learn about them
and want to be a part of their lives and share the many rich material and spiritual blessings God gives you with these kids and their
families. Jesus is already a part of their lives. In fact, he is more than just a part, he is their lives. What an awesome God we serve.
Click on the thumbnails to enlarge. e me at northeast125@yahoo.com if you want to help and share your bounty.
This is the family of 15 year old Linda, 22 year old Sandra (not pictured), 17 year old Natashia (not
pictured), 19 year old Bridj (pictured with me below), Suzan (the 80 year old grandmother), and Janet
(the 40 something widowed mom). The 6 of them live rent free in a 340 square foot room provided by the
church. Right now (6/4/10), Bridj is receiving some help for his school and the church helps with food
when it can, but that's not often. The girls need help with their school and the entire family needs help
with more food, clothing and toiletries.
One could argue that Bridj, being the oldest boy, should quit school and focus on supporting the family.
The problem with that is that there are no jobs and without that diploma, he stands even less of chance
of ever finding one. Even if he could find a job ditch digging, it would not be fruitful in the long run
because the wages would be incredibly low and there would be absolutely no long term security. He is
better off in school where he has 2 years to complete his HS diploma.
pictured), 19 year old Bridj (pictured with me below), Suzan (the 80 year old grandmother), and Janet
(the 40 something widowed mom). The 6 of them live rent free in a 340 square foot room provided by the
church. Right now (6/4/10), Bridj is receiving some help for his school and the church helps with food
when it can, but that's not often. The girls need help with their school and the entire family needs help
with more food, clothing and toiletries.
One could argue that Bridj, being the oldest boy, should quit school and focus on supporting the family.
The problem with that is that there are no jobs and without that diploma, he stands even less of chance
of ever finding one. Even if he could find a job ditch digging, it would not be fruitful in the long run
because the wages would be incredibly low and there would be absolutely no long term security. He is
better off in school where he has 2 years to complete his HS diploma.
This is Marie and her family. Marie is a widow, a member of the church and I have known her 12 year old
son Tyson for some time. Marie is a teacher but needs help with supporting all of her family. Teachers
in Haiti make less than $100/month. You might be able to support yourself on a salary like that, but not 3
kids and 2 elderly parents.
Pictured you see Marie's 82 year old father Macien Josef, her 73 year old mom Mercia Samson, her 21
year old daughter Matali nan Michel who is in 9th grade, Tyson, and 9 year old Frances Simeon.
son Tyson for some time. Marie is a teacher but needs help with supporting all of her family. Teachers
in Haiti make less than $100/month. You might be able to support yourself on a salary like that, but not 3
kids and 2 elderly parents.
Pictured you see Marie's 82 year old father Macien Josef, her 73 year old mom Mercia Samson, her 21
year old daughter Matali nan Michel who is in 9th grade, Tyson, and 9 year old Frances Simeon.
The next family is 13 year old Jean Jardy with his 17 year old sister Wengeline, 12 year old sister
Louisekam, 6 year old sister Briand Francois, 5 year old sister Ann Maklin, and of course their mom,
Claudette Doi. Claudette and Wengeline are members of the church and Jean Jardy has expressed his
interest in getting following Jesus for all of his life.
Claudette is a widow and the whole family is supported by an uncle who helps them with the basics
such as food but can't help them with school. Right now, they don't even have a Bible in the house.
Don't worry, I'm going to fix that.
You should also notice the first pic of Wengeline standing in 3 or 4 inches of water. This is the only
access to their house. The water of course is not sanitary but there is just no other way. This is life in
Haiti. Also notice that there are 2 beds for 6 people. I will let you do the math. And no, calculus is not
required.
Louisekam, 6 year old sister Briand Francois, 5 year old sister Ann Maklin, and of course their mom,
Claudette Doi. Claudette and Wengeline are members of the church and Jean Jardy has expressed his
interest in getting following Jesus for all of his life.
Claudette is a widow and the whole family is supported by an uncle who helps them with the basics
such as food but can't help them with school. Right now, they don't even have a Bible in the house.
Don't worry, I'm going to fix that.
You should also notice the first pic of Wengeline standing in 3 or 4 inches of water. This is the only
access to their house. The water of course is not sanitary but there is just no other way. This is life in
Haiti. Also notice that there are 2 beds for 6 people. I will let you do the math. And no, calculus is not
required.
This is Marie, formerly known as the bed lady. When I was at the orphanage, she asked us for a bed so
she and her daughter could sleep on something besides the floor. At that time, I didn't have any
benevolence money so I couldn't help her. But I threw the idea at the kids who had extra money in their
sponsor accounts and were able to understand what they were doing. They all agreed to chip in about
$5US so we could buy her a box springs and mattress. I was so proud of the kids that day and made
sure that they were the ones that gave Marie the money and not me.
Here she is pictured with her family. She has 2 boys Smith and Carlos, aged 20 and 18 who are not
Christians and her one daughter Dilanj who is 13. They can't afford school right now and subsist on the
kindness of the church. They now have 2 beds, but only one has a mattress. The other one you see is
just foam. I think the 2 boys share that one.
Marie is not a very strong lady but she tries. Her husband abandoned the family some years ago. It's
always a blessing to give her some money so she can feed the family for at least a couple of days. I just
wish we could do more.
she and her daughter could sleep on something besides the floor. At that time, I didn't have any
benevolence money so I couldn't help her. But I threw the idea at the kids who had extra money in their
sponsor accounts and were able to understand what they were doing. They all agreed to chip in about
$5US so we could buy her a box springs and mattress. I was so proud of the kids that day and made
sure that they were the ones that gave Marie the money and not me.
Here she is pictured with her family. She has 2 boys Smith and Carlos, aged 20 and 18 who are not
Christians and her one daughter Dilanj who is 13. They can't afford school right now and subsist on the
kindness of the church. They now have 2 beds, but only one has a mattress. The other one you see is
just foam. I think the 2 boys share that one.
Marie is not a very strong lady but she tries. Her husband abandoned the family some years ago. It's
always a blessing to give her some money so she can feed the family for at least a couple of days. I just
wish we could do more.
This is another Benson (yes, we are trying to collect the full set), with his family. This is really a heart
breaker. Their father died a few months ago and they live in a 12' X 12' room that they rent. It's behind a
the mom holding her 6 month old boy named Chosnel. To her left is one of her daughters Melita (age 9),
Benson (11), and the oldest boy Jaklyn (13). She has one other daughter named Chelen who is 6 and in
the hospital. We don't know why.
Except for Benson, none of the kids go to school. There is no money. We have been paying for
Benson's school.
Also please notice the pictures. We didn't use any zoom. They are that close to the camera because
there is no more space in the room. The bottom pic is one of Chosnel with a neighbor baby. On the visit
today (June 8, 2010), we gave Liline $200H for food for the family and med for the little girl in the hospital.
breaker. Their father died a few months ago and they live in a 12' X 12' room that they rent. It's behind a
the mom holding her 6 month old boy named Chosnel. To her left is one of her daughters Melita (age 9),
Benson (11), and the oldest boy Jaklyn (13). She has one other daughter named Chelen who is 6 and in
the hospital. We don't know why.
Except for Benson, none of the kids go to school. There is no money. We have been paying for
Benson's school.
Also please notice the pictures. We didn't use any zoom. They are that close to the camera because
there is no more space in the room. The bottom pic is one of Chosnel with a neighbor baby. On the visit
today (June 8, 2010), we gave Liline $200H for food for the family and med for the little girl in the hospital.
June 10, 2010. This is 17 year old Antoine and I am very embarrassed to tell his story. I have known him
for about a year now and this is the first time I have been to his home. No, I'm not embarrassed about
that, what I am ashamed of is that in all this time I have known him, I didn't know he lived by himself with
shocked when he told me.
It appears as though his family abandoned him when he was 12. The area neighbors have taken care of
him giving him clothes and making sure he went to school. I'm just amazed. He is almost a next door
neighbor of Herland, the clinician whose wedding I'm going to on Saturday. I'm really pleased about
that know that Herland will let me know his needs. Antoine is one great kid and has done great so far
with the little he has had. In fact, I heard that during my absence, he was faithfully going to church. I am
very proud of him.
for about a year now and this is the first time I have been to his home. No, I'm not embarrassed about
that, what I am ashamed of is that in all this time I have known him, I didn't know he lived by himself with
shocked when he told me.
It appears as though his family abandoned him when he was 12. The area neighbors have taken care of
him giving him clothes and making sure he went to school. I'm just amazed. He is almost a next door
neighbor of Herland, the clinician whose wedding I'm going to on Saturday. I'm really pleased about
that know that Herland will let me know his needs. Antoine is one great kid and has done great so far
with the little he has had. In fact, I heard that during my absence, he was faithfully going to church. I am
very proud of him.
June 11, 2010. Here we have 12 year old Zagalo (I call him Zag), his 10 year old sister Zagaline, their 3
year old sister Jenniflo whom Mama Emma is holding. I have known this family about a year or so.
They are truly faithful members of our church of Christ in Petite Anse. They have been helped before
but still need more.
The "bed" you see in the first pic is a box springs. They have no mattress. They all live together in a
12-ish X 8-ish room. They need help with just about everything you can imagine, school, clothes, food,
and rent. Today, we were able to give them $200H for some food for the family. Remember that these
are your brothers and sisters in Christ.
year old sister Jenniflo whom Mama Emma is holding. I have known this family about a year or so.
They are truly faithful members of our church of Christ in Petite Anse. They have been helped before
but still need more.
The "bed" you see in the first pic is a box springs. They have no mattress. They all live together in a
12-ish X 8-ish room. They need help with just about everything you can imagine, school, clothes, food,
and rent. Today, we were able to give them $200H for some food for the family. Remember that these
are your brothers and sisters in Christ.
This is Datsley's family. There is one child missing, the 13 year old boy who was killed last year in a
horrible car accident. The family had to borrow money for his funeral. Now they have to very slowly pay
it back. That means the entire family goes without except for what friends and other family give them. I
have known Datsley for about 9 months now. In fact I was introduced to him by another blanc (white)
from Oklahoma. She helped him with his school back then.
Pictured with his family we have in front Ludensky (5) and Ludberly (3). Starting at the back left we then
have Ludnyael (8), Marilyn (9), Datsley (14), Dadlwe (16), Laughina (11), and momma Anrose (36). They
all share this one 12 X 12 room somehow. Most of them sleep on the floor.
horrible car accident. The family had to borrow money for his funeral. Now they have to very slowly pay
it back. That means the entire family goes without except for what friends and other family give them. I
have known Datsley for about 9 months now. In fact I was introduced to him by another blanc (white)
from Oklahoma. She helped him with his school back then.
Pictured with his family we have in front Ludensky (5) and Ludberly (3). Starting at the back left we then
have Ludnyael (8), Marilyn (9), Datsley (14), Dadlwe (16), Laughina (11), and momma Anrose (36). They
all share this one 12 X 12 room somehow. Most of them sleep on the floor.
After visiting Datsley's family we went to see Vinnel. Vinnel is a kid that was in my 6th grade English
class at the orphanage school. I have known him for almost 2 years. Unlike Datsley above, he is a very
shy and retiring kid.
There are 10 people living in this house including 2 of Vinnel's aunts. This is a 2 room house, one of
which has a concrete floor and the other has a dirt/mud floor (depending on if it's the rainy season or
not. Vinnel's dad is not pictured but he does live with the family and tries to support them by renting out
his services as a wheel barrel operator hauling stuff. He makes some $ doing that but obviously he
can't support the entire family that way. They just need some help getting by.
class at the orphanage school. I have known him for almost 2 years. Unlike Datsley above, he is a very
shy and retiring kid.
There are 10 people living in this house including 2 of Vinnel's aunts. This is a 2 room house, one of
which has a concrete floor and the other has a dirt/mud floor (depending on if it's the rainy season or
not. Vinnel's dad is not pictured but he does live with the family and tries to support them by renting out
his services as a wheel barrel operator hauling stuff. He makes some $ doing that but obviously he
can't support the entire family that way. They just need some help getting by.
Here's another shocker, at least for me. This is Peterson Touissant. He was in my 7th grade English
class at the other school (the church or Ludovic's school). I met his mom last February and helped her
out. Now I find out that since I left in March, his mom abandoned him and his 14 year old sister (not
pictured) who now must make do in this donated room that they now occupy. So we have a 16 year old
raising a 14 year old. As Jesus said about the blind leading the blind...
As with Antoine above though, the neighborhood is really helping out. While I don't know everything
about how they look out for kids like these, I would suspect that they make sure that they do grow up to
function well in Haitian society. It's most definitely better than nothing, but how would you like to have
your mom abandon you? I don't get that when I read Proverbs 31.
class at the other school (the church or Ludovic's school). I met his mom last February and helped her
out. Now I find out that since I left in March, his mom abandoned him and his 14 year old sister (not
pictured) who now must make do in this donated room that they now occupy. So we have a 16 year old
raising a 14 year old. As Jesus said about the blind leading the blind...
As with Antoine above though, the neighborhood is really helping out. While I don't know everything
about how they look out for kids like these, I would suspect that they make sure that they do grow up to
function well in Haitian society. It's most definitely better than nothing, but how would you like to have
your mom abandon you? I don't get that when I read Proverbs 31.
This is Benson Oze with his mom, dad, and 2 younger brothers, Stanley 4 and Davidson 7. I have
known Benson for well over a year. He is another one of those kids that just kinda adopted me as a dad.
He goes to the national school but Davidson goes go the orphanage school so Benson had to come
into the orphanage to get him every day. That's how God put us together. He really just latched onto
me from there. Emotionally, he is a very needy kid and that's OK.
Benson lives here with the rest of his 10 person extended family in 4 rooms, one of which has some
Benson wants a bed but knows I can't provide it right now.
known Benson for well over a year. He is another one of those kids that just kinda adopted me as a dad.
He goes to the national school but Davidson goes go the orphanage school so Benson had to come
into the orphanage to get him every day. That's how God put us together. He really just latched onto
me from there. Emotionally, he is a very needy kid and that's OK.
Benson lives here with the rest of his 10 person extended family in 4 rooms, one of which has some
Benson wants a bed but knows I can't provide it right now.
This is Ti Maslen with the 65 year old grandma named Genita who supports him. He lives in the Petite
Anse neighborhood and attends church sporadically. I've known him about 2 years now.
His usual excuse for not going to church is clothes. In Haitian culture, having good Sunday clothes is a
must. That's stupid of course and not according to Scripture, but that's the heritage we have to work
with.
Genita and Ti Maslen have 2 rooms which is a lot for 2 people. She is like a lunch lady in the states, in
that she works cooking meals at one of the schools. It' can't pay that much, maybe $500H/month
($65US). But that's all they have and all they get. Ti Maslen always needs help with clothes and school.
Anse neighborhood and attends church sporadically. I've known him about 2 years now.
His usual excuse for not going to church is clothes. In Haitian culture, having good Sunday clothes is a
must. That's stupid of course and not according to Scripture, but that's the heritage we have to work
with.
Genita and Ti Maslen have 2 rooms which is a lot for 2 people. She is like a lunch lady in the states, in
that she works cooking meals at one of the schools. It' can't pay that much, maybe $500H/month
($65US). But that's all they have and all they get. Ti Maslen always needs help with clothes and school.
June 14, 2010: This is Jonas. I won't be going to his home anytime soon, but he still needs help. Jonas
is a good kid who is also very needy and clingy. He needs alot of emotional help and security and that
could be because of his home life. Not sure about that.
In fact his home life is why I won't be visiting his home. Last February, I have Jonas' mom about $500H
for his school. Instead of spending it on that, his father stole it to start a business which has amounted
to nothing to date. So while they are forgiven of course, I know I can't trust them and have to pay any
school directly myself. I'm getting used to it so it's really not that big of a deal.
In addition to help with school, we feed Jonas whenever he comes over, which is usually daily. That's
OK too because we're obviously giving him something he doesn't get elsewhere.
Update June 19, 2010: After I tell the world I won't visit Jonas' home, what do I do this morning? Visit
Jonas' home. Jonas showed up at my door just prior to 7PM last night and told me he had been kicked
out of his home. I didn't believe him but because it was almost dark, I couldn't send him back. So we
fed him and let him crash with the other guys on the roof. Then after breakfast this morning we walked
him back to his home where I talked with his parents. It seems that Jonas disobeyed them and he
elected to come to my house. He is now banned from my house for a week. I may not like his parents
too much, but I have to support them unless there is clear evidence of abuse, which there is not.
is a good kid who is also very needy and clingy. He needs alot of emotional help and security and that
could be because of his home life. Not sure about that.
In fact his home life is why I won't be visiting his home. Last February, I have Jonas' mom about $500H
for his school. Instead of spending it on that, his father stole it to start a business which has amounted
to nothing to date. So while they are forgiven of course, I know I can't trust them and have to pay any
school directly myself. I'm getting used to it so it's really not that big of a deal.
In addition to help with school, we feed Jonas whenever he comes over, which is usually daily. That's
OK too because we're obviously giving him something he doesn't get elsewhere.
Update June 19, 2010: After I tell the world I won't visit Jonas' home, what do I do this morning? Visit
Jonas' home. Jonas showed up at my door just prior to 7PM last night and told me he had been kicked
out of his home. I didn't believe him but because it was almost dark, I couldn't send him back. So we
fed him and let him crash with the other guys on the roof. Then after breakfast this morning we walked
him back to his home where I talked with his parents. It seems that Jonas disobeyed them and he
elected to come to my house. He is now banned from my house for a week. I may not like his parents
too much, but I have to support them unless there is clear evidence of abuse, which there is not.
The next kid is Manno (Emmanuel). He is Tabitha's nephew. He is pictured here 2nd from the right next
to his blind uncle and his 56 year old father Estalen, (the tallest one and the one in the middle). Also
pictured are 2 sisters and another uncle. Manno's mom abandoned him and his dad some time ago.
We know Manno because of Tabitha. He was always been very helpful around the orphanage and since
my return he has continued to be helpful. Through the group from the Otisville, MI Church of Christ, we
were able to buy him a box springs but didn't have enough money for a mattress. He uses a piece of
discarded foam for that.
Estalen does work in construction and supports the family of 7. However like all other Haitian families,
they need help with things like school and mattresses.
to his blind uncle and his 56 year old father Estalen, (the tallest one and the one in the middle). Also
pictured are 2 sisters and another uncle. Manno's mom abandoned him and his dad some time ago.
We know Manno because of Tabitha. He was always been very helpful around the orphanage and since
my return he has continued to be helpful. Through the group from the Otisville, MI Church of Christ, we
were able to buy him a box springs but didn't have enough money for a mattress. He uses a piece of
discarded foam for that.
Estalen does work in construction and supports the family of 7. However like all other Haitian families,
they need help with things like school and mattresses.
June 18, 2010: This is Mamoun and Tiblan, 14 and 12 respectively pictured in front of their parents, 45
year old Bernadin and 30 something Odeli. They are members of the Petite Anse Church of Christ. They
also have a 10 year old brother named Johnson who is not pictured. Bernadin tries to support the
family by fishing. It's not very much and often they rely on friends for more help.
About a week ago I went to Tiblan's school and paid $400H (almost $50US) for his school for the entire
year. We are so grateful that his school let him slide on the tuition for the entire year until God blessed
us enough to pay for it. This coming September, both the kids will need more help with their school
expenses.
year old Bernadin and 30 something Odeli. They are members of the Petite Anse Church of Christ. They
also have a 10 year old brother named Johnson who is not pictured. Bernadin tries to support the
family by fishing. It's not very much and often they rely on friends for more help.
About a week ago I went to Tiblan's school and paid $400H (almost $50US) for his school for the entire
year. We are so grateful that his school let him slide on the tuition for the entire year until God blessed
us enough to pay for it. This coming September, both the kids will need more help with their school
expenses.
June 25, 2010: I hope some of you remember Benson, Tchooby's brother. About 6 months ago or so
the entire family of 6 was in grave danger of being thrown out in the streets. A Christian reader of this
blog helped them pay for a year's rent and so they were saved from eviction. This is the first time since I
returned that I have been to Benson's house.
You may also know from the Living in Haiti blog that Benson's mom is Angeline and that we pay her
$300H/month to do our laundry. When I came today, she told me I didn't have to pay her because we
help her so much. She doesn't understand that I wasn't the person that paid her rent, even though I told
her so. That's part of the culture. Anyway, she is pictured with her family: Benson (15), Miskeline (13
y/o girl), Bilingue (8 y/o boy), John Peter (5 y/o boy) and Tchousline (1.5 y/o girl). Her husband left her
some time ago and she has to fend for herself. Right now, only Benson can go to school. We would
love to put each of the older kids in school. It would probably cost $40/month per kid.
the entire family of 6 was in grave danger of being thrown out in the streets. A Christian reader of this
blog helped them pay for a year's rent and so they were saved from eviction. This is the first time since I
returned that I have been to Benson's house.
You may also know from the Living in Haiti blog that Benson's mom is Angeline and that we pay her
$300H/month to do our laundry. When I came today, she told me I didn't have to pay her because we
help her so much. She doesn't understand that I wasn't the person that paid her rent, even though I told
her so. That's part of the culture. Anyway, she is pictured with her family: Benson (15), Miskeline (13
y/o girl), Bilingue (8 y/o boy), John Peter (5 y/o boy) and Tchousline (1.5 y/o girl). Her husband left her
some time ago and she has to fend for herself. Right now, only Benson can go to school. We would
love to put each of the older kids in school. It would probably cost $40/month per kid.
June 27, 2010: This is the family of Madame Wisley. Her husband was in Cap and is not pictured. They
have 7 kids. They had 8. Their 13 y/o son was killed in a very ugly hit and run accident last year. I will
spare you the details.
They had to borrow a lot of money for his funeral. Because of that, they can't afford to send any of the
kids to school, even though Mr. Wisley works as a mason some of the time. Their roof also leaks, but
they will never be able to fix it. Like the other families, $40/month would put the kids in school and give
them a little extra for food.
have 7 kids. They had 8. Their 13 y/o son was killed in a very ugly hit and run accident last year. I will
spare you the details.
They had to borrow a lot of money for his funeral. Because of that, they can't afford to send any of the
kids to school, even though Mr. Wisley works as a mason some of the time. Their roof also leaks, but
they will never be able to fix it. Like the other families, $40/month would put the kids in school and give
them a little extra for food.
June 30, 2010: Today for the first time we went to Ewod's house. Ewod is 14 and going into the 6th
grade. I have known him for about 6 months now.
Notice the first pic on the road to his house. There is more trash in this area than in most city dumps. In
fact I think the city dumps are cleaner. In the second pic we show Ewod in front of his house. The rent
is $400H/year (about $50US). Yea that's right, $50/year for rent. And they don't have that so they could
get evicted.
Ewod lives here with his mom (Franswas), his sick grandma (Rejan), his 5 year old baby sister Rodline,
his 8 year old brother Kalas, and his oldest sister Cynthia who just returned from Port au Prince
because she didn't have enough $ to eat.
We gave the family $100H for food and need to find another $400 to help them out with rent. Also Ewod
will need help with school in September.
grade. I have known him for about 6 months now.
Notice the first pic on the road to his house. There is more trash in this area than in most city dumps. In
fact I think the city dumps are cleaner. In the second pic we show Ewod in front of his house. The rent
is $400H/year (about $50US). Yea that's right, $50/year for rent. And they don't have that so they could
get evicted.
Ewod lives here with his mom (Franswas), his sick grandma (Rejan), his 5 year old baby sister Rodline,
his 8 year old brother Kalas, and his oldest sister Cynthia who just returned from Port au Prince
because she didn't have enough $ to eat.
We gave the family $100H for food and need to find another $400 to help them out with rent. Also Ewod
will need help with school in September.
July 1, 2010: I'm sorry to have to do this but I have to put Milonia back on our list of kids needing help.
Milonia is a 14 year old girl with juvenile diabetes. She requires insulin and may die if she doesn't get it.
Milonia came to us in July of last year. Her parents had recently died and the neighbor pictured below
(Rosalind) offered to care for her if she could get some help. A group from the US was here and agreed
to take care of her. Money was given and later more was raised so that for about 10 months or so,
Milonia was well taken care of.
However for reasons unknown, the group in the US dropped Milonia and now she is left to fend for
herself. Rosalind can't afford to feed her, take her to the doctor, put her in school, and buy her insulin
injections. There is no money for any of that.
As of today, Milonia is the kid needing help the most. I am really concerned because of her need for
insulin and fresh fruits and veggies. Please pray with me that someone is moved to help their little sister
in Christ.
Milonia is a 14 year old girl with juvenile diabetes. She requires insulin and may die if she doesn't get it.
Milonia came to us in July of last year. Her parents had recently died and the neighbor pictured below
(Rosalind) offered to care for her if she could get some help. A group from the US was here and agreed
to take care of her. Money was given and later more was raised so that for about 10 months or so,
Milonia was well taken care of.
However for reasons unknown, the group in the US dropped Milonia and now she is left to fend for
herself. Rosalind can't afford to feed her, take her to the doctor, put her in school, and buy her insulin
injections. There is no money for any of that.
As of today, Milonia is the kid needing help the most. I am really concerned because of her need for
insulin and fresh fruits and veggies. Please pray with me that someone is moved to help their little sister
in Christ.
July 12, 2010: The next 2 families you will meet are the Bovoir family (pictured left) and the Antoine
family (pictured below left). The Antoine family should not be confused with 17 year old Antoine who we
featured on June 10.
We have known both families for almost 3 years now. The men are both functioning deacons in the
Petite Anse Church of Christ where I worship.
Aspley Bovoir, the husband, is 38 with his wife Dalusma, 8 year old son Fedelin, and 9 month old son
Jephte. As you can see from the second picture on Jephte, he has some kind of fungal infection on his
head. They had to borrow $500H ($62US) for meds for the boy. They showed me his meds.
Aspley was a teacher at Ludovic's school, but is now unemployed because the parents didn't pay the
tuition and so there was no money to pay him. He has completed 12 of 13 years of school and has what
they call a Bak 1 (for baccalaureate) diploma. He is qualified to teach primary school but not secondary
school.
For right now as he is unemployed, Aspley needs help in paying off his debt for his kid's meds, more
doctor and med bills, and of course feeding his family.
family (pictured below left). The Antoine family should not be confused with 17 year old Antoine who we
featured on June 10.
We have known both families for almost 3 years now. The men are both functioning deacons in the
Petite Anse Church of Christ where I worship.
Aspley Bovoir, the husband, is 38 with his wife Dalusma, 8 year old son Fedelin, and 9 month old son
Jephte. As you can see from the second picture on Jephte, he has some kind of fungal infection on his
head. They had to borrow $500H ($62US) for meds for the boy. They showed me his meds.
Aspley was a teacher at Ludovic's school, but is now unemployed because the parents didn't pay the
tuition and so there was no money to pay him. He has completed 12 of 13 years of school and has what
they call a Bak 1 (for baccalaureate) diploma. He is qualified to teach primary school but not secondary
school.
For right now as he is unemployed, Aspley needs help in paying off his debt for his kid's meds, more
doctor and med bills, and of course feeding his family.
As mentioned in the above text box, this is the Antoine family. No, we weren't able to get all 14 of them
into the pic, mainly because they all were not there. But we did get 10 of them in. 10/14 = 71% which is a
C, so at least we passed this test, if barely.
The patriarch of the family is 61 year old Saint Julien. He likewise is a functioning deacon at the Petite
Anse Church of Christ. He ushers and teaches. Because he doesn't have a job, he owns a garden
away from the house and tends it. That is mainly what the family eats.
Their oldest daughter, 38 year old Nella had a retail business in which she would go to the DR and buy
stuff and resell it in Haiti. This is very typical of the culture here. However, she was robbed by "fellow"
Haitians in the DR and lost everything. Now she can't help the family even though she wants to. 28 year
old Henilus is a mason and works when he can find it, which isn't a lot. Of course whatever little he gets
goes to help the entire family.
On the second picture to the right you can see Saint Julien's 95 year old mom named Tanicia. So
between the 4 month old baby and the 95 year old grandma, they have a large age range in this family of
14 that shares one 3 room house.
For right now, help is needed to get the family started in another business. If someone would be willing
to make a one time donation of $100 US ($750H), that would be enough to start the family off again in a
retail business.
into the pic, mainly because they all were not there. But we did get 10 of them in. 10/14 = 71% which is a
C, so at least we passed this test, if barely.
The patriarch of the family is 61 year old Saint Julien. He likewise is a functioning deacon at the Petite
Anse Church of Christ. He ushers and teaches. Because he doesn't have a job, he owns a garden
away from the house and tends it. That is mainly what the family eats.
Their oldest daughter, 38 year old Nella had a retail business in which she would go to the DR and buy
stuff and resell it in Haiti. This is very typical of the culture here. However, she was robbed by "fellow"
Haitians in the DR and lost everything. Now she can't help the family even though she wants to. 28 year
old Henilus is a mason and works when he can find it, which isn't a lot. Of course whatever little he gets
goes to help the entire family.
On the second picture to the right you can see Saint Julien's 95 year old mom named Tanicia. So
between the 4 month old baby and the 95 year old grandma, they have a large age range in this family of
14 that shares one 3 room house.
For right now, help is needed to get the family started in another business. If someone would be willing
to make a one time donation of $100 US ($750H), that would be enough to start the family off again in a
retail business.
July 16, 2010: These 2 guys are members of the Petite Anse Church of Christ, neighbors, and friends. I
have to admit I don't know them too well but the first dude, Cesar William, comes from great stock! His
adoptive father is Pierre Michel, the man who works at the orphanage as the gate guard. I have known
Pierre for a good many years. Pierre also functions as a deacon at the Petite Anse church.
It seems that Cesar's parents died years ago and Pierre and his wife took Cesar in and are raising him.
They have got him almost through high school without ever asking for help. However now when Cesar
is ready for a professional school, he and they need assistance.
The same is true with the second guy, Lunes Dorvil. Lunes is 20, a year older than Cesar. Again I can't
personally vouch for Lunes but I do know he has been faithful in attending church. He has never asked
for help. But he too is ready for professional school and can't afford it on his own.
So what kind of professional school do the guys want to go into? Cesar wants to learn photography
and Lunes wants to learn videography. We don't know exactly how much it will be, but we think
$60/month for one year would be enough. That would pay for tuition and books. The boys would be
responsible for their own uniforms and shoes, as they were responsible for them while they were in
high school.
Once we get a sponsor or two for them, I will personally go down to the school they have selected and
find out the exact costs. Then when the money is received from the sponsor, I will also personally go
down and pay the tuition and for the books. That way we know it's on the up and up.
Finally, just so you know, we really encourage all the kids we know to go to professional school.
Having a high school diploma (Bak 2) means nothing. The only way they can hope to support their
families is either through a business or being technically proficient in a skill that is demand. There is no
guarantee of course but for right now, this is the best course of action we know to give them a chance.
have to admit I don't know them too well but the first dude, Cesar William, comes from great stock! His
adoptive father is Pierre Michel, the man who works at the orphanage as the gate guard. I have known
Pierre for a good many years. Pierre also functions as a deacon at the Petite Anse church.
It seems that Cesar's parents died years ago and Pierre and his wife took Cesar in and are raising him.
They have got him almost through high school without ever asking for help. However now when Cesar
is ready for a professional school, he and they need assistance.
The same is true with the second guy, Lunes Dorvil. Lunes is 20, a year older than Cesar. Again I can't
personally vouch for Lunes but I do know he has been faithful in attending church. He has never asked
for help. But he too is ready for professional school and can't afford it on his own.
So what kind of professional school do the guys want to go into? Cesar wants to learn photography
and Lunes wants to learn videography. We don't know exactly how much it will be, but we think
$60/month for one year would be enough. That would pay for tuition and books. The boys would be
responsible for their own uniforms and shoes, as they were responsible for them while they were in
high school.
Once we get a sponsor or two for them, I will personally go down to the school they have selected and
find out the exact costs. Then when the money is received from the sponsor, I will also personally go
down and pay the tuition and for the books. That way we know it's on the up and up.
Finally, just so you know, we really encourage all the kids we know to go to professional school.
Having a high school diploma (Bak 2) means nothing. The only way they can hope to support their
families is either through a business or being technically proficient in a skill that is demand. There is no
guarantee of course but for right now, this is the best course of action we know to give them a chance.
July 24, 2010: This is Jackson Alouidor. He is Gerome's cousin and we have known him for about a
year and a half. He was orphaned at age 7 when both his parents died in the DR. He then went to live
with an uncle who died a year later. After that, He went to live with an older cousin who took care of him
for about 4 years. She had some problems and couldn't take care of him any longer and gave him to
Gerome's mom, who is his aunt. He live with her now. She feeds him when she can but can't put him in
school. He is only through the 3rd grade so he needs more education. We would really like to get him
through the 6th or 7th grade so that he can read and write Creole good enough and do basic math that
would allow him to function in Haitian society. $40/month would take care of that.
year and a half. He was orphaned at age 7 when both his parents died in the DR. He then went to live
with an uncle who died a year later. After that, He went to live with an older cousin who took care of him
for about 4 years. She had some problems and couldn't take care of him any longer and gave him to
Gerome's mom, who is his aunt. He live with her now. She feeds him when she can but can't put him in
school. He is only through the 3rd grade so he needs more education. We would really like to get him
through the 6th or 7th grade so that he can read and write Creole good enough and do basic math that
would allow him to function in Haitian society. $40/month would take care of that.
July 29, 2010: This family (well, minus the goofy white guy), is the Fleuristan family. They are also
members of the Petite Anse church. We have known them well over a year.
Last winter they had flooding problems in their old house and a family in Nashville paid their rent for one
year on this new house. It will be coming due in January.
The kids can't afford to go to school right now. The father is absent now , but he is literally scouring the
country to look for work. He has not abandoned the family. He really is trying. Please consider
$40/month/kid to help with their schooling.
members of the Petite Anse church. We have known them well over a year.
Last winter they had flooding problems in their old house and a family in Nashville paid their rent for one
year on this new house. It will be coming due in January.
The kids can't afford to go to school right now. The father is absent now , but he is literally scouring the
country to look for work. He has not abandoned the family. He really is trying. Please consider
$40/month/kid to help with their schooling.
