Who doesn't love a field trip?! Last week, our entire student body had the very special treat of going to the Three Angels Farm to learn about agriculture. (There was even a special surprise at the end for the older students… shhhh!)

Being invited to their home was a very big deal for us and for the family. Allemagne proudly told us that her eldest son, Schneider, built their home for them a few years ago. He is only 16, yet serves as the man of the house. The home is a mix of tarps, sticks and sandbags with a plywood door. The ‘kitchen’ is a shelf carved into the hillside where the home is perched. Jovany and Sebastien showed us the one bed they shared with their mom. Schneider sleeps on a mat on the dirt floor.

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.