H is for Haiti
On January 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit the island nation of Haiti. Initial reports were vague in numbers but vivid in detail, flattened buildings and many injured people. More recent reports are devastating: a rising death toll of 70,000 people. The need for medical attention, clean water, food, and shelter is overwhelming.
In disasters, we see how things can changes to very quickly. I think our humanity has been touched as we see the devastation and try to fathom the sheer numbers and staggering loss the Haitian people are facing. Our heartstrings are pulled taut. I ask myself: how would I survive? What would I do if I lost everyone and everything? I am immediately aware of my good fortune, my family, my friends, and the value of my home and belongings.
And then I ask: How can I help? Everywhere there are places to donate. Medical Teams International has 9 volunteer medical workers in Haiti and are taking donations for medical care (http://www.medicalteams.org/sf/Home.aspx) Convoy of Hope is providing food and water throughout the country. (href=”http://www.convoyofhope.org/go/headlines/entry/haitians_desperate_for_food”>) Together, let’s help the Haitian people, let’s be the change we want to see in the world.
