January update

From the orphanage:

Dieunifer has had a fantastic couple of months.  Her rash has completely cleared up and she seems to be in a wonderful mood every time I see her.  She is most definitely a child who is known for her tender heart.  She loves to love on and nurture the smaller kids in the nursery.  She can often be found consoling a child who is distressed and tickling them to get them to laugh.  She has the sweetest smile and disposition.  I am so excited for the day you get to come and meet her and better yet… take her home!!

Only one week after our Christmas celebration it was time to celebrate the New Year as well as Haiti’s independence day, which is on January 1^st.  The highlight of the day for most Haitians as well as the kids at the Main House is a celebratory soup that is traditionally served at lunchtime.   The soup is called “soup joumou”.  It is a pumpkin soup that has meat, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage.  Everyone looks forward to this soup that is typically only served in Haitian Independence Day.

Dieunifer is healthy and growing:

Height: 88.5 cm          Weight: 27 lb 13 oz