A country where 1 out of every 40 people has a television; a country where the majority of its citizens are living below the poverty level;  a country where they are proud and grateful for the little they have.

Just a couple of days ago the world saw a country, one already set in its limitations, battle through some of the most traumatic and violent minutes the earth had to offer. The horror and panic must have been so intense, it scares me just thinking.  Yet no one other than those who experienced it and were fortunate to live through it understand its true magnitude.  Over the past few days I have followed the stories, news and updates on the situation in Haiti.

Even with all of the different media outlets, from radio, to internet, to the evening news, we still find ourselves amazed by the numbers/statistics and petrified by the few images we are willing ourselves to view.  It is unbelievable to see how violent the earth itself can be, although it is the overall controlling force of the world.

The disasters it can create, the disasters it does create, changes the completion of cities, countries, but most of all (and most importantly) the lives of the whole world. But, there is a wonderful, heartwarming and inspiring event that comes out of a disaster such as the Haiti Tragedy.  As a nation, as a world, as people, we see, believe, want, and feel the need/desire to help, to give, to comfort,  and to care.  That is the most important piece of the puzzle. If we as humans,  can care and come together to provide aid in whatever way possible, then there is comfort and healing.  The numerous donations (time, money, supplies, medical attention) are healing, however so much more is needed.

Nothing is replaced, nothing is re-built  in a day, so let’s not expect or think all this can be repaired in a short period of time.  This is why you like many, many others, must continue to provide healing for everyone involved in Haiti.  I know there have already been millions of dollars raised and numerous supplies prepared and shipped.  However, this is something that will need to continue…please show your support. We all can show the goodness of the people of the world and help heal a piece of it.

This is the opportunity for us to contribute to a country that is at its best when most of us are at our worst. Mother nature, and her fierce earthquake is not the challenge here. The challenge is that this is a country that is over 70 percent below the poverty level. As I watch the news and the various stories that appear on television, I am in awe of the tenacity and bravery people who never ask for much and who are grateful for the little they have.

There are many places where you can contribute to this cause- but please be careful as there are many scams from people who are trying to take advantage. Please visit the site of former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush at http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/ .

The two of us have been greatly impacted by this devastation and our hopes and prayers is that the people of Haiti rebuild in the quickest time possible. Please help us, help them.  The tears, the pain, and the hardship is something that they are used to. This has been a major blow to what was already a difficult life. The over 50,000 deaths including numerous children, with very little medical attention- is heart-breaking . We will end it there…….

VISIT :  http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/