Haiti On My Mind

While this post is not directly related to the topic of this blog, I felt compelled to write on these devastating events.

Last week’s massively destructive earthquake in Haiti has had me glued to the internet. The images have been haunting and I am struck by the magnitude of such an event…in such a poor country. Current reports put the death toll at well over 70,000 (sadly rising) with hundreds of thousand people living on the street. I have been incredibly impressed with the outpouring of support from around the world. Millions of dollars have been raised through the simple act of sending a text message. Indeed, today’s instant communication venues through email, text messages, tweets and blogs facilitate an unprecedented opportunity to come together to create a global community of care.

One powerful example of this is evident in the work of my very good friend Paula who, six years ago, adopted two beautiful children from Port-au-Prince, Haiti.  At the beginning of this year, she started a blog entitled, Raising Little Spirits, to chronicle her family’s exploration in integrating Christianity, spirituality and the ancestral Vodou tradition of her children’s native land.

Naturally, the recent earthquake has created a greater intensity and relevance to their journey. The children are confused, agitated and bewildered. Paula and her husband struggle to find ways to help their children cope.

I invite you to subscribe and follow her blog Raising Little Spirits. I know that you will find it informative, enlightening and inspirational. Paula is gifted writer with a profound sensitivity and understanding.
You will be moved!