Lomene is now 21 years old and in college at Maison Menagere Anne Marie Desvarieux. She has come a long way from being a “restavek slave child.” She is now fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a professional chef! Lomene loves to cook!!

When her mother died, her father took her to live with his other “wives” where she had to cook and wash for two families. She had to haul water and work hard. That day, when I saw her in that dirty dress, doing all that work, I said, “That’s it! She’s coming home with me.”

Lomene is so happy and doing a great job! She just needs a little help with “Poppie’s eggs!” Ha! This young girl will go a long way! Sherry