Home sweet home?

It is funny how things transpire. Today, I sit from my parents home with a foggy head which feels like a travel hangover. My last few days were amazing and filled with many blessings. I was able to find transport for all the kids and we went to the beach!! A first for all the kids. We loaded up on sodas, juice, and cake and hit the road. It was so unexpected but I had my laptop and made sure that I sat right in the midst of all the kids. They have their favorite songs like, " We are the World" and Dr. Robert's son's song Yo Fin Ale. It was surreal to have a van full of kids singing at the top of their lungs. And it was so right , I was in Haiti and being with the kids. 

Once we reached the beach the kids ran down and just stopped in their tracks. They were just mesmerized by the waves and I said what are you waiting for! I threw off my dress and jumped in! It was a day full of waves, laughs, and just being together for their special day. I could go on for days about the kids running around, photos, and the excitement but I think you all get the jest. I used the rest of my money that was for souvenirs for my family to take the kids. And it was well worth it! This was a once and a life time.

I think back to the first day I got there. I went back to Haiti going in blind not knowing what to expect. But I can tell you all this the English classes, the music we listened to, the soccer games, the Internet dates, the church, the cries, coloring, and food that we shared will be with me forever.  So, I thank you donors, family, and friends for making it special for the children.

These kids are so special to me and I will continue to work for them for a better future. The goodbyes were terribly hard but the tears did not flow as hard, because  I know we will meet again very soon!

What can you do for the Fondation Antoine Robert? You can purchase a t-shirt where all the proceeds go to the orphanage. Save your pennies so that 2011 will be a plentiful one for their education and food expenses. 

to be continued!

Bonnie