Filing out

Have to admit that I enjoy watching the children leave their homes in the morning all clean and fed, following in the footsteps of their housemother who stays with them until school classes start.

Outing

Gens and Nesly Alva (cousins) are "big brothers" to our girls.  They escorted them out of the children's village this afternoon.  The tour took them by the nursery, the pig pens, the fields of eggplant and cabbage.  This is one of many after-school activities which the older boys supervise.  Needless to say, they are a huge help.

New calf

 This is the latest addition to the family, born last night. 

Was told this is the mother.  She looked calm, cool, collected and just a bit tired.

Roberto revisited

Saw Roberto and his mother this afternoon on my stroll.  Thought you'd like to see how well he's doing.  There'll be some scarring but he's healing really fast.  All he has is one small sore spot.  Just amazing!

Welders

Jean-Paul and Mackendy caught working on the doors for the kitchen/dining room.

Mac is our full-time welder and Jean-Paul is one of our better apprentices.

Teacher training

 Primary and Pre-school teachers gathered in one of the pre-school classrooms in an effort to hone their skills.

Diane Allerdyce, PHD (in Education) stands between Maitre Etienne, our Education Director, and Mr. D., Diane's translator.  He's also the accountant for Toussaint Louverture High School back in Florida.

 We are blessed to have Diane train our teachers which improves their performance and enhances the educational environment so that our children can blossom in school.  Diane has been coming twice a year for three years now.  Our teachers are enthusiastic about this as very few schools offer quality seminars to assist them.  We're looking forward to the day when this training can be done on-line.

Vaccination Day

Today was a teacher training day in the primary school, which meant a "no school day" at the Espwa Primary School. 

Dr.'s Larry and Danielle Mutty (assisted by Rose Marthe and Linda) used the day to their advantage and were able to vaccinate over 200 of our resident children.  Our newest children received their first DPT shot, while the rest of our children received their polio vaccination.  All of the vaccinations are updated in each child's record and stored in our medical clinic. 

A group of children who have finished their vaccinations, but insist on hanging around to watch the "show".  Surprisingly, there wasn't much to see, as we only had one of our little girls cry.

Jean Claude receiving his polio vaccination from Rose Marthe.  He was a little nervous, but quickly forgot about the prick when he saw that he was receiving a candy treat.