Strong, stubborn and hard working are just a few words to describe Margarite Noel Pierre. Her birthday is Christmas day. She's in her 90's and still gets plenty of exercise and loves to cook for her sons. And is thankful every day for all of her graces.
Are there regrets for a first generation American whose parents emigrated to the United States from Haiti? Absolutely, especially when your parents had to work tirelessly so they could pay bills, put food on the table and send you to college. Life was not easy, yet it never stopped Mike's parents from working hard.
Having an ambitious mother, demonstrated that you do whatever you need to do to get by.
There was one woman who made it possible for the Pierres to start a new life in America. Not everyone has an angel, but Margarite had Mrs. Lovell.