Johane's Second Day
I awoke to the sound of my daughter Elizabeth getting ready for work. It was 7:30 AM. The light was on in Johanes bedroom. I thought. Gee thats odd. Not too odd tho if you happen to be an 8 year old haitian child who has just learned how to manipulate switches that work. Those of us who have been to haiti know that electricity is never a constant. When I went in to peek at her she was lying on her stomach daydreaming and my slight sound brought her bolt upright and grinning. Good morning Johane.
"Goot morning" Bam! She was UP and ready to go.
Waffles, eggs and pineapple for breakfast. Tidied her hair and cleaned up and off we went.

How many pumps of soap does it take to wash an 8 year old haitian childs hands? Ah... About 5 or so pumps,.......every stinkin time. (grin) No wonder her poor little hands are so dry. Do haitians get OCD?

She got her haitian Barbie today, (Nikki) in the beautiful batik orange gown I made. She looked at the bathing suit, beach bag, blanket, frisbee etc. But what she really liked was the sunglasses and visor. Imagine a bright orange gown with orange, yellow and shimmery pink organdy at the bottom. Be sure to include in your mental picture, the yellow visor and sunglasses.
We went to meet with Dr. Houser so she would not be afraid when we had her "real" appt. She liked him and gave him a hug right away. We took a picture. Her "real appointment" is Friday Feb 15th at 2:00 PM. Carsen is going to bless us as a translater for her. Please keep her in your prayers and ask for a blessing for Dr. Houser.
We went to vis -it-taa Lyn da and Jennifer. She had a valentine cookie and then we went to the GRAND Market. (the mall). We ate japanese food. Chicken teriyaki with white rice. Hmmm good.
We got her some outfits. Like all litttle girls she wanted the jeans with the sequined belt.
We found some tops on sale. Picked up some PJs and play dough. She found some hair clips bright and shiny and gave me "the imploring look". I caved in.
She wanted sun glasses also.
How could I tell her that Michigan doesn't have sun in the winter? Her fairy Godmother failed her...I told her "no" to the glasses. Her little face fell, but she bravely accepted her fate and my failure. I tried to explain that I had a pair of glasses at home for her. I'm not sure She got it.
We clowned around a little to lift her spirits then headed home.
We found cupcakes and a present on the doorstep! No more sad faces! I didn't know that haitians could fly! She flew to the door to see what the ka doo (present) was.
We got inside with Miss Happy and I gave her the glasses I had for her. She threw her litttle arms around me and wore them all night. I convinced her that she should take them off for bed.
We had to put the clips in her hair. So I placed three in the front and she admired herself in the mirror. I showed her how to remove them from the card. 5 minutes later I was blinded from the flash and sparkle of 10 hair clips sparkling atop my little princess"s head.
She is an absolute delight! Man am I tired!
Love to you all. Johanes Grandma Cynthia