I can't believe no one had discussed Haiti.
True story:
Brent was assigned to be the aid of a 4-star general and they moved from Germany to Miami two months ago. The general had business in Haiti, but Brent had a bad cold, so the general told him to stay behind. A different aid went in his stead. On the day of the quake, the general went out to the car. The quake hit and the aid was caught under the rubble. They didn't know whether he was dead or alive. And poor Brent felt horrible that this young man, a father of a toddler, had been hurt. He felt he should have gone, but Brent too is a father of three older children. For two days, they waited for news as guilt sank in and lots of prayers were given. Yesterday evening, they received news the aid had been found; alive, with many injuries and broken bones. Hopefully, this young military man will be transferred for care in the states. Haiti is in desperate need for medical personnel. My new medical director had been asked to go to help; but his passport had expired. He found out the passport agency are giving special permits for medical personnel to go to Haiti. Even American Airlines is offering free flights. He had to pass this time, but is willing to go the next time he is asked by this special group out of Dallas. They had a makeshift clinic to serve the citizens way before this earthquake hit, but now the urgency is important.
Can you imagine what it must be like to wait for help? They need clothes, blankets, food, water, medical attention. What if it was me who suffered a broken bone and laid in the street waiting for someone to pay me attention? I can't even live with a hang nail! So all my prayers are going to those poor individuals who are suffering. I heard George Clooney is trying to get a network telethon going. I hope the money will be used properly. I had given before, in a situation like this. I think it was the Tsunami victims who got a part of my donation. I will do something, even if I just gather what I have here at home and offer it to a local group planning on going there. This is a time to forget ourselves and give for the very poor; people of such desperation. Think with your hearts on this one. Think of the children who have lost someone and are confused, dirty, and hungry. The devastation is too great for one to even comprehend.
