What to do?
I’m morose. I have been, off and on, for the past couple
of days. It’s all because of the reports –
about Haiti.
The 2nd
anniversary of the earthquake brought news front and center of current conditions
in that country.
It wasn’t good news. The
pictures hurt, brought tears. Just looking at
them you feel the miserable existence of our neighbors, albeit they are thousands of miles away.
Just now, though, online, I
stumbled upon an article written by a Tommy Lee Morris. . . “By
the numbers: Haiti Earthquake Two Years Later”.
It was actually a Yahoo News Report.
The reported facts lifted my
spirits. I hope you find the article and
read it also.
The numbers living in tents
have been significantly reduced.
Thousands of new homes have been
built. Additionally, perhaps triple
the numbers built have been repaired to livable conditions.
I’m no longer morose. Progress is made, significant progress considering
the horrendous mountains of ruble that had to be dispensed with before much of
anything could be done. And I know what to do
now. Yes, conditions are still deplorable for many, meaning progress must continue. The catastrophic cholera epidemic must be tackled. Generosity and a discerning eye on the attentions and resources extended to rescue the still displaced Haitians, is critical. Caring oversight has to be constant. I'll help however I can, most likely through my church. And, I'll
pray.
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