Meet the Family......

Aquel Saint-Louis Remelus - Age 17 - Born May 17th, 1990
Aquel is a young boy still making the transition into manhood. He behaves according to what is going on around him. Although we celebrated his 18th birthday when I first came to Haiti, it turns out that he is only 17. I sometimes think that he is still younger than that. His mother is uncertain as to his real birth date. Aquel is the third child of four. He has two older brothers; the oldest is blind. He also has a younger sister that lives with his mother. His father died a few years ago. Aquel is very competitive in most games or sports. He thrives on soccer and marbles. He also tends to cheat while laughing about his attempts. He knows he won't get away with it. Aquel likes to learn about most things and especially English. He learns quickly and applies what he learns as often as he can. It bothers him that he started school late (age 13) but he is doing his best to succeed. Aquel will be in the Fifth Grade.

Ismalene Bernard - Age 10 - Born March 22, 1997

Ismalene is a beautiful but nervous girl. We are working on her habit of nail biting. She has constant mood swings that make it hard to determine how to approach her at times. She is basically good natured and is a big sister and mother to the other girls. She helps them get dressed and takes turns with Alicia to fix the hair of the younger girls. Ismalene has an interest in fashion design and is always trying new looks. She loves to wash clothes because it keeps her hands busy and she enjoys playing in the water. She is also very intelligent and finished the second grade in first place. She has five brothers and two sisters but is uncertain about where she fits in. Her mother is living and father is deceased. Ismalene will be in the Third Grade.

Fenelson Donacian - Age 11 - Born August 20, 1996

Fenelson is a boy of many words and speaks them in rapid fire. He used to say he was going to be a pastor until he discovered the joys of building and drawing. He now says he will be an engineer but calls himself an artist. He is constantly writing down vocabulary words and is always trying to learn English. He likes to debate and is quick to express his opinions. Fenelson is very conscious of his appearance and always dresses his best. He is also an excellent dancer with great rhythm. Fenelson is the oldest of four and had a hard time adjusting to the separation from his family. His mother is alive and father is deceased. Although he is very smart, he did not do well in school. Fenelson will repeat the Third Grade.

Smith Maxius - Age 11 - Born November 5, 1996

Smith is the big brother of Jeemy Ska. He is quiet for the most part but has an intelligent sense of humor that is like a breath of fresh air. He does very well in school and loves to play soccer. Smith is truly a big brother to Jeemy Ska and is always looking after his needs. Their mother died when he was eight and Jeemy was three. Their father is in very poor health and living conditions. They have an older brother and sister in their teens that live with others in the community. Smith wants to be an architect or engineer when he grows up; he has not decided. Smith will be in the First Grade.

Alicia Chery - Age 10 - Born August 28, 1997

Alicia is a pretty quiet child who can also get loud when someone invades her space. Her anger is usually justified. She is mostly a joy to be around. She loves to help with chores and is very serious about her studies. She is the baby of eight children but the only one who ever attended school. Both of her parents are living but her father has been out of the picture for years. Her mother and siblings live in horrible conditions. She is also a cousin to the twins. Alicia is a fast learner and enjoys working on her English. She also has a fun and silly side which is so wonderful to see. She usually catches me by surprise with her antics. Alicia will be in the First Grade.

Marc Antoine Sentile - age 10 - Born March 24, 1997

Marc Antoine is a little shy and sometimes timid. He is a follower and shows signs of being dyslexic. He claims to have eleven brothers and six sisters but they come from different mothers or fathers. He is not sure where he fits into the order. Both parents are living but do not have room in their lives to care for him. He was living with his Grandmother before coming to MMM. It is understandable that he is a confused child. He is active but not as coordinated as his peers in sports. He usually has the others laughing at his unintentional mistakes but keeps the laughter going by making them laugh on purpose. The kids think he is a comedian. He is also a very loving child. He has a beautiful smile and a great laugh when something strikes him as funny. Marc Antoine will be in the First Grade.

Angeline Louis-Marc - Age 6 - Born July 12, 2002

Angeline is our zany child and a bundle of energy. She is also a very affectionate child. She is constantly moving and singing. Rarely will you see her still except for when she sleeps. She loves to dance, run, spin, do half one-legged handstands and partial cartwheels. She will jump for the joy of jumping. She loves language and will repeat a sentence she has learned, over and over, until she thinks of something else to say. She loves the color red and loves looking at books. She will call your name and make a silly face to get a laugh. She celebrated her sixth birthday yesterday and she loved her birthday party. (Pictures and story to follow soon). She is the oldest of three girls and her two year old sisters are twins. Both parents are living but the father is not involved with the family. The mother's living conditions are very bad. Angeline will be in Preschool.
Cardina "Dina" Chery - Age 5 - Born March 11, 2002

Cardina is usually smiling but is the more serious twin. She approaches things with caution and usually studies something before attempting to try it. She loves the color blue and enjoys playing with stuffed animals or anything that looks like a doll. She and her sister are identical twins except for the silver dollar sized birthmark on her sister's back. We still have trouble telling them apart without checking. Hope to get some earrings soon. Cardina will be in Preschool.
Cadjina "Jina" Chery - Age 5 - Born March 11, 2002

Cadjina is the more active twin. She does not mean to cause trouble, she just has a lot of ideas that are not exactly practical. She is a leader and has motherly instincts when it comes to her twin or her peers. She also mothers anything that looks like a baby. You will usually see her braiding the yarn hair of the Dallas Cowboy football player doll that someone donated or rocking her stuffed teddy bear wrapped in a towel. She loves the color pink and dreads having her own hair done everyday. She is usually smiling but can cry crocodile tears for longer than necessary. Cadjina will be in Preschool.

Cardina and Cadjina have a half-sister that is almost one year old. Their father died suddenly two years ago and their mother remarried. They have mutually decided to not keep the twins.

Noula Fils-Aime-Donacian - Age 5 - Born April 5, 2002

Noula is a very sweet and quiet child. The only time she gets loud is when someone bullies or disturbs her and then she SPEAKS! She is very self-conscious about smiling because her baby teeth are in very poor condition. Noula is a bright child and learns quickly. She spends most of her time writing the alphabets or looking at books. She also enjoys pretend play with the twins. We do not have all the information for Noula's family at this time.Noula will be in Preschool.

Jeemy-Ska Maxius - Age 5 - Born Jan. 2, 2002

Jeemy-Ska, little brother of Smith, loves to play with the small cars and building blocks. His favorite color is orange. Favorite thing to do: Eat! He has learned how to say, "Ms. Vicki Jean, I am hungry!" in English, and usually says it just before meal time. He is hoping I will speed things up. Although he can consume quite a bit, he is underweight for his age. His head weighs about as much as his body. Jeemy-Ska is very intelligent and makes great observations about what goes on around him. Most adults like spending time with him. He is a very happy and loving child and almost never has to be disciplined. Jeemy-Ska will be in Preschool.

I hope you enjoyed meeting my beautiful Haitian family. They have been a daily blessing and a joy for me. If anyone would like to be a sponsor for any of the kids, please feel free to email me VJPierce@gmail.com and let me know. I can also be reached on this blogsite. Thank you for your interest in my kids and for all your prayers. God Bless.