"1..2..3..4..5!" -by Savanna

The first words I got from my baby sister were, "Alo. Alo. 1-2-3-4-5!" Obviously they have been teaching her to speak some English, because she was very excited about being able to count to the number 5. Immediatly after hearing her voice tears began streaming down my cheeks. I am so happy that my dad is there with her this week, and I can't wait to speak with them both later! She may never learn how to say bye though, because after multiple times of trying to say orevoir (bye) she would say "ok, ok" then 2 seconds later she would say "Alo! Alo!" It's great to speak with her for the first time.
Bondeye Bon Tout Tan!

The Most Exciting Phone Call Ever!!-By Emma

On March 23, 2011 I got a phone call from my dad who was in Haiti, but I was really suprised when the phone call was from my little sister Berline. Most of what she said I couldn't understand, but what I could understand was "Alo, Alo" (Hello, Hello) and "Orevoir, Orevoir" (Goodbye, Goodbye). Savanna however was torn apart by the sound of her words. She actually started crying. Her voice to me was soft, sweet, and warming. I don't know if I'll last 2 more months till I see her. I had to call and tell my aunt immediately because I definietly needed to tell someone about this exciting phone call. This was definietly the most exciting phone call ever.!.!.!.!

-BONDYE BON TOUT TAN!!!!!!!

"She's tiny and confused... But so wonderful." - by Christy

I dropped Rob off at airport this morning at 4:30. I got a couple of text that they had landed in Miami and then that they were about to fly out. By 1:00 I had gotten a text that they had arrived in Port Au Prince and they were headed up the mountain. The text that will live forever in my heart came at 3:46 it said "She's tiny and confused." That text was immediately followed by "But so wonderful." Tears just started rolling down my cheeks.

Rob called about 6:15 tonight. He said she already rummaged through his food bag. He said she knew she was now a part of the elite group because she was invited upstairs for the first time. When he called, she got the phone and kept saying "Bonjour" and "Alo". She sounded so happy. I would guess this was the first time she had ever talked on a telephone.

I am so happy Rob is there with her. I can't wait to hear from him again.