Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Memoirs of a Haitian

We cannot express in words how we feel this week in Port au Prince, Haiti, during the one year anniversary of the earthquake! The devastation is as alive as it was 1 year ago... The smell, sight and sound of Haiti is indescribable....

We were at an orphanage Sunday, and attended church in the morning... We then saw what Haiti Arise is doing in Grand Guove, Haiti. They are putting Haitian's to work, and helping them rebuild their lives. We passed out home repair kits yesterday, and played an amazing soccer game with the children.... There are NO words to describe how we feel..... The Haitian's have been through so much, and not a lot has changed.... They stay so positive, dressing beautifully for church ever Sunday.  We as American's could never imagine this life, and they live it with such grace.  

Last night TSN interviewed my cousin Steve, and I translated for them. He said, "It feels like Haiti is done."  He commented that what organizations do is amazing, but Haitian's are SO desperate for help, that it's hard to see light at the end of the tunnel. He also described his experience during the quake, and we cannot imagine how it felt that day.

Today we are at Helping Hands in Port au Prince with disabled patients who were effected by the earthquake. They are sharing their stories and showing strength in their capabilities to overcome disaster! Keep Haiti on your heart this week! We truly take for granted the life we live in north America, including basic things such as running water.... Remember Haiti, and what they have been through...


Wednesday, GO TO PAPA'S PIZZA  in Corvallis AND 50% OF PURCHASES GO TO HAITI!!!!

Keep Haiti on your heart...

Friday, January 7, 2011

Go to PAPA's PIZZA January 12...

Go to PAPA'S PIZZA in Corvallis, Oregon on Wednesday January 12, 2011 and 50% of purchases go to Haiti!!!

Support Haiti by attending!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Countdown to Haiti... 6 days

Well, 6 more days to go, my bags are completely packed and we are ready to get on our way to Haiti. I'm really looking forward to getting down there and getting to work!  I spoke with my aunt today, and they are ready for us to get there.  The weather in Port au Prince is currently in the high 80's.

We have collected soccer balls, cleats, and school supplies to hand out to the children from the after school program we donate to! I'm excited to see their faces light up when we give them their gifts!

Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we prepare for our trip!