Earthquake in Haiti
Last night when I came home from work, I decided to take a nap. My best friend started calling my cell phone and my land line incessantly. So I decided to pick up and she said, "Did you hear there was an earthquake in Haiti?" I responded, "No. I've been sleeping." For those of you who don't know already, My family is from Haiti. I am a second-generation Haitian American. I called my family in Florida to let them know. Unfortunately, since his retirement, my father has been spending most of his time in Haiti. The area where he was residing is said to have been terribly hit. I don't know if he is safe. It's very difficult to contact anyone at this time. We are all holding our breaths.
I am asking you all to pray for my family, and all the families in Haiti right now. I just keep thinking about the children--who are probably alone right now--because their parents are missing or dead. *sigh* I broke down yesterday. I don't want to break down again until...I don' t know...I'm not sure if God is telling me to go to Haiti. I am going to continue to pray about it and I will let you all know.
Regardless of what they say in the news, Haiti is such a beautiful island with beautiful people. Haiti was the first country with slaves to successfully revolt against the European colonists. They received their Independence on January 1, 1804. Haiti used to be called the "Pearl of the Caribbean". The last few decades have been marked by violence, poverty, and an unstable government run by opportunists.
The people there haven't learned how to utilize the resources they have in order to prosper. This past earthquake will make things significantly worse.
In the midst of it all, I still believe these are signs of Christ's imminent return.
Be Blessed,
Vanessa
God Bless you sister. I am praying for you and the safety of your family.
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Thank you for your prayers! God bless you!
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Praying for your family Vanessa, as well as the island of Haiti. I noticed that CNN had set up a Haitian relief fund, but I would rather give to a Christian relief fund. If you have any recommendations, please let us know.
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Thank you so much! I am doing a Benefit concert on the 30th of January-we will be collecting items to send to Haiti. If you are in the tri-state area--maybe we can link up.
Thanks for thinking about us!
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Any word on your relatives in Haiti? Hopefully they are as well as they can be, given the circumstances....
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Hey Shay...thx for asking. I heard from a cousin who heard from a cousin who heard from another cousin who heard from his parents that my family is ok. So, needless to say, I haven't heard anything first hand. I'll keep everyone posted.
BTW, Shay, I love your blog.
Stay blessed,
Vanessa
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Vanessa, hope your family is okay. Keeping fingers crossed, and praying for you and them.
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Thank you my sister. I have heard that my family is safe. I also heard that my father wasn't in Port-au-Prince during the disaster. I still haven't spoken to him-but things are looking positive!
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Good news that your family is OK. Please keep us updated.
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Hi Vanessa,
It's Alfred from the airport on Monday. I hope your family is well and in good spirits. God bless you. I look forward to future debates with you!
--Alfred
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Hey Alfred! I'm looking forward to debating with you too!
Stay Blessed,
Vanessa
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