Dear self, look at you. You’ve been through a lot of hurdles this year yet you carry your load with grace and your scars with pride. I’m so proud of you. You are so much stronger than you ever imagined you would have to be. Thank you God for breathing life into me. Another 15th down (baby I still miss you). ********************************* Cher moi, regarde-toi. Tu as traversé beaucoup d’obstacles cette année et pourtant tu portes ton fardeau avec grâce et tes cicatrices avec fierté. Je suis si fier de toi. Tu es tellement plus forte que tu n’aurais jamais imaginé devoir l’être. Merci à Dieu de m’avoir insufflé la vie. Encore un autre 15ème (bébé tu me manques toujours). *********************************** Chè pwòp tèt ou, gade ou. Ou te pase nan anpil traka ane sa a, poutan ou pote chay ou ak gras e mak ou ak fyète. Mwen tèlman fyè de ou. Ou tèlman pi fò pase ou janm imajine ou ta dwe ye. Mèsi Bondye dèske w te ban mwen lavi. Yon lòt 15yèm pase (cheri mwen toujou manke ou).

In the midst of so much heartache, I’m conscious that I have learned to deal with most of it on my own and let it motivate me to be there for those around me. Despite the pain of recent loss, God still found a way to smile at me. My students surprised me with an incredibly thoughtful gesture/gift, reminding me of the beauty of kindness and compassion. Forever grateful for their love and light during this difficult time. #teacherlife📚 #compassionalwayswins🫂 #futurenursesinthemaking💊💉📋📚🚑🏨 #proudprofessor😇☺️🤗 *********************************** Nan mitan anpil chagren, mwen konsyan ke mwen te aprann fè fas ak pi fò nan li poukont mwen epi kite li motive m’ pou m’ ka kanpe pou moun ki bò kote m’. Malgre doulè nan dènye pèt la, Bondye toujou jwenn yon fason pou l souri ban mwen. Elèv mwen yo te etone m ak yon jès/kado ekstrèmman reflechi, ki te fè m sonje bote jantiyès ak konpasyon. Pou tout tan rekonesan pou lanmou yo ak limyè yo pandan moman difisil sa a. ************************************ Au milieu de tant de chagrin, je suis conscient que j’ai appris à gérer la plupart de ces chagrins par moi-même et que cela me motive à être là pour ceux qui m’entourent. Malgré la douleur de la perte récente, Dieu a quand même trouvé le moyen de me sourire. Mes élèves m’ont surpris avec un geste/cadeau incroyablement attentionné, me rappelant la beauté de la gentillesse et de la compassion. Toujours reconnaissantes pour leur amour et leur lumière pendant cette période difficile.

In the midst of mourning the loss of our beloved Mika and Guyguy, I find solace in the immense gratitude I hold for God’s unwavering love and sacrifice. Despite the pain of our loss, I am profoundly grateful for the blessings bestowed upon us through faith, family, and cherished memories. In this time of sorrow, I am reminded of the incredible gift of life and the promise of eternal love that transcends earthly sorrows. Today, we mourn with heavy hearts, but we also celebrate the beautiful life and legacy of our beloved, knowing they are now in the embrace of the divine. ************************************** Nan mitan lapenn pèt Mika ak Guyguy, mwen jwenn konsolasyon nan rekonesans imans mwen genyen pou lanmou ak sakrifis enkondisyonèl Bondye. Malgre doulè pèt nou an, mwen rekonesan anpil pou benediksyon yo te ba nou grasa lafwa, fanmi, ak souvni nou cheri yo. Nan moman lapenn sa a, mwen sonje kado enkwayab lavi a ak pwomès lanmou etènèl ki depase lapenn sou tè a. Jodi a, nou nan lapenn ak kè lou, men nou selebre tou bèl lavi ak eritaj byenneme nou yo, konnen yo kounye a nan anbrase diven an.

I’m deeply saddened to hear about your tragic passing, my sweet cousin, our Guy-guy. My condolences to Nainaine Yanick, mon oncle Guy, Stéphanie, your sweet Ella and her mother during this difficult time. It’s heartbreaking to lose someone in such a senseless way. May your memory live on through your beautiful daughter “La loussette”, and may we all find strength and support in each other as we navigate this loss. To the rest of my cousins, cou a du. M poko wè klè, but damn it I love y’all. RIP Guyguy 🕊️🕊️🕊️ #yonlòtbèllumyèetinn🙏🏾🕯️ #thisishaiti🇭🇹

On the days that I feel down, 🌟 Honoring My Husband’s Legacy is what keeps me motivated. Mika left behind 45 affirmation dreams, that he was working on for 2022 and 2023. Though he’s no longer with us, I am proud to say that he was able to fulfill a few of these dreams on his own before his passing. This one stood out to me, as it really came to, through his passing. As I embark on this journey to fulfill the remaining dreams, I carry his spirit with me every step of the way. Though the road is challenging, I am determined to honor his legacy and keep his memory alive. Thank you all for your unwavering support during these difficult times. Together, we will turn his dreams into realities, ensuring that his light continues to shine brightly in our hearts forevermore. 🕊️ #LegacyOfLove #AffirmationDreams #honoringhismemory💙 *********************************** Nan jou mwen santi mwen dekouraje yo, 🌟 Onore eritaj mari m nan ki kenbe m motive. Mika te kite dèyè 45 rèv afimasyon, ke li tap travay sou yo pou 2022 ak 2023. Menmsi li pa avèk nou ankò, mwen fyè pou m di ke li te kapab akonpli kèk nan rèv sa yo poukont li anvan li mouri. Grin sa te atire atansyon m, kòm li te reyèlman rive nan pasaj li. Pandan m ap antre nan vwayaj sa a pou m akonpli rèv ki rete yo, m pote lespri l avè m chak etap nan chemen an. Menmsi wout la difisil, mwen detèmine pou m onore eritaj li a epi kenbe memwa li vivan. Mèsi tout moun pou sipò inébranlable nou pandan moman difisil sa yo. Ansanm, nou pral fè rèv li yo tounen reyalite, asire limyè li a kontinye klere nan kè nou pou tout tan. 🕊️ #LegacyOfLove #AffirmationDreams #honoringhismemory💙 *************************************