Posts Tagged ‘Haiti’

My heart is hurting for the people of Haiti and for the families who have lost or are searching for their loved ones.  I didn’t find out about the earthquake until Wednesday afternoon.  Tuesday night was a no media night and early to bed.  Wednesday morning we were up in the mountains.  When we returned that afternoon, the first call on my cell phone was from my mom.  ”Are you worried about Lynnie?” she asked.

Lynn is one of my dearest and oldest friends.  We first met in Kindergarten and through us our families became close.  Lynn’s father was an economist and travelled to many different countries for his work.  In fourth grade, Lynn and her family left for Haiti.  We spent Christmas with them there that year.  Seeing first hand the terrible poverty of the country yet experiencing the beautiful hearts and souls of the people who lived there, changed the way I viewed the world.  It obviously did for Lynn as well, because up until Tuesday she was living in Port-au-Prince working on her dissertation.  Lynn is one of the smartest, funniest, and kindest people I know.  She and her sisters are like sisters to me.  When my mom told me about the devastation, my heart sank immediately fearing the worst for Lynn.

The next 48 plus hours were spent in constant concern for her welfare.  I spent hours on Facebook; posting pictures and information about her, talking to her friends, trying to find GPS coordinates for her address to give to people searching for her there.  Finally, as Thursday night approached, her family and friends received news, via Facebook, of her safety!  The power of social media!  Facebook knew before the State Department did!  I sobbed in relief.  My emotions were a roller coaster for those 48 hours.  I cannot even begin to comprehend the pain and suffering so many thousands are having to endure.

I designed this little decal that you can put on your coffee mug, your notebook, your backpack, or on anything to show your love, support and prayers for Haiti.  It is dishwasher and washing machine proof.  100% of proceeds from this sticker will go to Partners in Health.

Thanks for your support and please keep the people of and in Haiti and their families and loved ones in your hearts.