How do you feel about growing up at the HFC orphanage?

I feel happy about growing up at the orphanage because I’ve had an opportunity that a lot of people don’t get.  Now, God gives me another family that loves me.  I share an orphanage with many sisters and brothers and many people who love me, talk to me about God and his love for us, and help me in everything I do.I think my life is better because all I need I find in the orphanage and my life is better too because I have Jesus in my life.  I know He’s my Savior, my Lord, my love.

How long have you been at the orphanage?

I have lived at the orphanage for 10 years. When I came to the orphanage I was 7 years old and I remember nothing from before I came.  I don’t know why.

What are your earliest memories from the orphanage?

I remember my first day at the orphanage.  When I arrived I found some children.  They were little like me and I found some employees too.  I didn’t like my first day because I didn’t know anybody.

What would you like to tell HFC supporters in the US about yourself?

I wish the supporters of HFC to know I’m a very good student.  I work very well at school.  I love Jesus, and my objective during my life is that I would like to serve the Lord.  And I want them to know too that I love to share and I think if someone doesn’t like to share, he’s nothing.  Also, I want them to know I love them all.

What has it been like growing up with so many brothers and sisters?

For me, it’s very nice to grow up with many brothers and sisters. I have learned to play, love them and to help them when they don’t understand their homework.  I explain it to them because I’m their sister.  And when they succeed in their exams, I love that.

What does it mean to you to have a mom and dad take care of you?

It’s one of my problems – I don’t have a mom or dad to take care of me. There are lots of kids on the streets.  They don’t have a mom or dad who take care of them.  It’s a big problem.  Now I’m living at the orphanage and I have moms and dads to take care of me; I’m very happy.  The employees are my mom and dad. They are doing a great job taking care of us.  When we are sick, they go to the hospital with us. They do good things for us. I’m doing good things now that I’m older and they will see that their work is not in vain.  I want them to know I’m very grateful.

What is the hardest thing about growing up at the orphanage?

I think the hardest thing about living at the orphanage is when you are at home and you have nothing to do.  You are looking for something that is fun to do and you can’t find it.  Sometimes you want to go out and have fun but you can’t.  I can understand that because the country’s situation is very bad.  A long time ago, we used to go out, have fun, eat ice cream with Papi and Manmi (Dr Bernard and his wife).  Now unfortunately, we cannot.  I can understand that.

If you could change one thing about the orphanage, what would it be?

If I could change one thing about the orphanage, I would change where we live.  The place where we live isn’t very quiet.  Sometimes, bandits kill people.  They shoot a lot, but God protects us.

How do you feel about being adopted?

I’m feeling so happy about being adopted.  That’s a big chance that I have received.  I thank God because he allows me and the other kids to find this opportunity.  I’m looking forward to speaking English very well, studying so hard and each day to have a special time for me and God.  Also to read books because reading is one of my hobbies.

What will you miss most about the orphanage when you leave?

When I leave, I will miss most the children, the teachers, and the employees because they count so much for me.  I will also miss my Sunday school teachers.

What do you want to be when you are older?

I would like to be a doctor of psychology and pediatrics because I love that and because Haiti needs doctors.

What has God been teaching you?

This year, God is teaching me when I pray I must believe in Him.  If you have faith, He’ll answer your prayer.  He’s teaching me when you believe in Him, love His words and have faith, Satan can do nothing to you.

What do you think Haiti needs to become a better place?

For Haiti to become a better place, first of all, the Haitians must have this desire and they must make an effort.  Secondly, we must create many jobs and every month the workers will get their money.  Thirdly, build many schools, houses for the poor, and build roads.  Clean the streets, plant trees, and give the people ovens and gas to cook so that they will not cut the trees.  Stop the violence, the rape, the kidnapping, disarm the gangsters and so many other things that could be good for Haiti.

Thank you so much and God bless you.

Sincerely,

Argentine