By Jamie McMutrie
The children and families in our programs never hesitate in letting us know how grateful they are for what we do for them. I remember saying goodbye one day after delivering the weekly supply of formula to a grandmother who is raising her granddaughter, after the baby’s mother had passed away. Under her breath I heard her murmuring, but couldn’t make out what she was saying. I asked her, “What?” and her voice caught as she said in kreyol “I don’t know, I just don’t know, how do I say thank you, how do I thank you enough?”
This is why we do what we do at Haitian Families First. A grandmother who is able to honor the life of her daughter, who died too soon because of complications in child birth, by being a loving parent to her sweet grandbaby. A little girl who will grow up knowing that those who loved her did everything they could do to provide her with the best life possible.
We asked our families to share some of the things they’re thankful for this week.
Schneidine – 7 years old
“I am thankful for my life with my mom and my sister Daphka and my baby brother Jeremie.”
Sara – 7 years old
“I am thankful for the help that people give to make it possible for me to go to school!”
Kervens – 3 years old
“I am thankful for Ali and her white hair.”
Auguste (dad of children in our program)
“I am thankful for you [Jamie] because you take care of my family.”
Rose-Andre – 16 years old
“I am thankful that Jamie and Ali helped me keep my baby when I didn’t think it would be possible.”
Next week, we’d like to share with you more about Rose Andre’s story, but this week I’d like to end by saying, “Thank you!” Every day, Ali & I are so thankful for you and your support of Haitian Families First. And this Thanksgiving, please know we’ll think of you and say an extra special thank you for what you do for us. You allow us to be a small part of providing hope and love to our families. And that is worth more to us than these thankful voices can express. Peace and love to you this Thanksgiving.
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