...today is the 2 year anniversary of the earthquake that shook Haiti. It was quite a day and quite a gift to be here. The previous mornings in the peds unit, at about 0630, there is a church service in the alley right beside the window. Its so close that you can hear the songs and all of the moms in the unit sing along and say all of the prayers...I thought THAT was moving. Today there was a "memorial celebration" in honor of the anniversary. People gathered in the alley to sing and dance and pray. I was lucky to be a part of it.
...2 years later there are still people living in tents, somehow, they are still moving forward.
...2 years later buildings have not been rebuilt, but it is clearly home.
...2 years later people are still people, and they will continue to take care of each other in a way that I will never forget.
...2 years later Haiti is still beautiful, mountains and ocean and sweet children who think that seeing their faces on my camera is the MOST fun thing to do.
I could only be so lucky to remember the way this place has affected me, 2 years from now.
Hope everyone is well.
T
Happy birthday MOM!!!
Very moving Tracy. So happy to hear you are doing well down there. Looking forward to hearing more.
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You are part of it all now and it will always be a part of you. I hope your last day there is good. I have a feeling you'll be working til the bus comes. Your phone call was the best birthday present ever!! Soak it all in! Can't wait to see you. Love you!
ReplyDeleteNot even sure what to say after reading this latest blog entry as there really arent words. Just know that I am SO proud of what you are doing and love you so much. You have grown into one incredibly amazing woman!
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