Clermond, along with his brother Clifford, mother, and sister were homeless when we first met them. They had been moving from one house to another prior to living at Maison de Lumiere. His father died when he was young and his mother struggled to care for her children. When his mother got very ill, she brought Clermond and Clifford to the boys' home because she could no longer feed them. Clermond enjoys his new life at the orphanage. He is a friendly, loving, and sweet boy who is very interested in learning new things. At the transition house he is already learning skills in carpentry, silk screening, and baking. His dream is to one day build robots. Clermond also loves Jesus and has such a kind and sensitive heart. Please pray that he will grow into a godly young man who is passionate for the Lord.

Oline was one of the neighborhood children who were sent to school by Child Hope International through the education program. When we heard her mother was ill, we sought medical care for her at the hospital. Unfortunately, Oline's mother died while in the hospital, leaving Oline alone. Since there were no other relatives available to care for her, she joined the girl's home. Since moving in, Oline has done remarkably well. She is a happy child with a very playful personality. Katrina is one of her best friends at the orphanage and they are inseparable. Please pray for Oline, that she would grow in her new faith and become a strong woman of God.