Cheri Kay in Haiti....where my life became meaningful.

It has been a fun and busy week! On Sunday, September 23rd, my 'baby' turned 3! We had a pool party with other missionary friends and had a feast with hamburgers and cake! Jaryse had a great time and he loved opening his presents and listening to people sing "happy birthday" to him! He was dancing around and singing with them! He blew out his candle and loved the noise makers that Shelley bought for him and the other kids! I can't believe my baby is three! But, if you ask him, he's either 2 or 4! He has to be reminded that he is 3! On that same day, my friend Mia came to Haiti! It is such a blessing to have her here! Jaryse felt special that she was here for his birthday and Ecrissa is really benefiting from all of Mia's gifts! Mia has experience with behaviour therapy, is fluent in sign language and just finished with Occupational therapy school. So, we have put her to work with little Miss Ecrissa! Mia has been going to school with Ecrissa ...

Things are going well, we finished our 3rd week of school and new job this week! Ecrissa is doing much better in her class. She was having a difficult time obeying her teacher, but I think she is starting to get the hang of it. There also was a semi-retired school psychologist here visiting the school this week and he spent some time watching Ecrissa and talking with both me and the Pre-K teacher. We have come up with some ideas that are helping Ecrissa. It is amazing to me how much she is learning! I am so proud of her. We are praying about finding her a one-on-one aide though. Having someone in the class will help her learn as well as help to keep her in line with behaviour expectations, while freeing up the teacher to focus on the rest of the class. But, the teacher and psychologist are both impressed with Ecrissa and excited about having her in the class. My new position is going well too. I am blessed to be able to help the kids here at the school and I have been given ...