We found out about Natacha’s grandfather, who had since passed away, a few weeks after Angeline arrived. She told of how she was the one to wash and dress him. She would help him with using the bathroom and with meals. When they would go anywhere he would always have his hand on her shoulder. He liked to sing and tell Natasha stories. He was not only her grandfather; he was her friend. When he died, she said she felt a great loss...until Angeline arrived.

Last week we admitted a new student to our preschool program. It's a pretty big deal. While walking into a new classroom can be a little nerve-wracking, it's the first step towards a real future. Mothers are keenly aware of this, and Jabette is no different.

Since joining our family Yrvens and Lovely have been busy: learning new boundaries, getting to know their big sister and brothers, expanding their english, and getting used to new foods and cold weather. They've been very brave and seem to be adjusting to an entirely new life remarkably well. I know that their exceptional care at Three Angels has helped them have a strong, loving foundation and aided in their transition. 

So which one gets to go to school? Which of your children are you going to choose? Who gets to learn to read and add and subtract? Who will learn skills that open doors for a future? Will it be Lovenson, Lorvens, Laurina, Laika or Lovelyne? That is the decision that way too many families in Haiti have to face. Thankfully, our school at Three Angels can help with this.

It is clear that Angeline has suffered severely since birth. She is blind, most likely from malnutrition. Her left eye has been removed. Her right eye protrudes slightly and is seemingly ineffective. When retrieved from the hospital, her belly was distended and her hair had the reddish tint of an extremely deficient diet. The combination of malnutrition and being confined to a crib for more than six months at the hospital has resulted in Angeline being unable to support herself on her legs.