Meeting Mackenson
The guy in the line-up above wearing gray! Tougher than he looks! And quite a character! Mackenson began working for Apparent Project as the “yard maintenance” guy. He showed up every day to clear the “yard” – the concrete area where kids play every day! It’s amazing how many leaves cover the area every day. […]
Meeting Soumise
Soumise is one of the original 4 Apparent Project Childcare workers. Loves Kids!! A natural connection with the young children. And a natual teacher of the toddlers and preschool age kids. A leader!It was Soumise who would ask hard questions… unafraid to speak for the group and express needs or concerns! A student. Willing to […]
Meeting Eltha
Eltha! She was a surprise addition to our staff last year! A wonderful surprise!! A gift from God at exactly the right time. Each year, the week before school starts, teachers show up to set up their classrooms, get organized & ready for the school year, and to have fun together. Surprise!!! Last year, during […]
Crisis in Haiti
Marilyn’s Update – Current Situation in Haiti & at Apparent Project I’m a bit troubled tonight. It’s hard to hear the real-time news from my staff on the ground in Haiti right now. Most of you who know me understand that I’m not particularly concerned about inconveniences & challenges when in Haiti. But if I […]
Meeting Elsie
Elsie has been working at Apparent Project for over a year. I don’t have the stories to tell… yet! But I can say that she is a genuinely happy person. So much joy radiates from her to those around her. And she loves to hug! She is one of those “unsung heroes” working in the […]
Meeting Vesline
I love Vesline! She was with Apparent Project before we opened our Childcare in 2014! I actually met her sometime soon after the 2010 earthquake. In 2011, she gave birth to her son. She & her baby were temporarily staying at the Apparent Project house. Her mother came to visit her that first week & […]
Meeting Fabi
I don’t remember the first time I met Fabi (nickname for Fabiola) but it was when Zayden, her younger son was a baby! It’s been a while. Fabi is married to Zidor, who has been managing AP Haiti staff & programs since 2014. I attended their wedding in 2016 but started to get to know […]
Meeting Esther
When I think of Esther, it makes me smile! In the Bible we learn about another Esther… who was beautiful! Our Esther is beautiful, too! Her outward physical beauty, the way she treats people, the kindness that radiates from her… It’s all beautiful to me! When we interviewed Esther, she was so nervous. She desperately […]
Meeting Erick
Erick is one of our guards. He is the father of 4- three boys and one girl. The mother of his children recently died from breast cancer. Though he has experienced hardship & pain, he always greets you with a warm & friendly smile. He is such a pleasant person to be around, a hard […]
Meeting Johanne
Meeting Johanne! Who has more fun than Johanne??? When she interviewed for a teaching position at Apparent Project elementary school, she was very pleasant, professional, kind of quiet. She had the experience & was obviously qualified for the 3rd grade teacher position. What I didn’t know was that she is a powerhouse of energy, full […]