Reflections supplant garden ruminations
When faced with human tragedy that is so harsh and so severe as that currently happening in Haiti, any thoughts on soils, weather, deer, or seeds are swiftly relegated to the shallow and immaterial shelf. This morning, I pause to try to digest the heartrending events that have happened to and will continue to plague the residents of our island neighbor to the South.
Television images portray overwhelming destruction, yet I have my home.
The rubble has caused massive injuries, yet I have my health.
Haitians have lost an unfathomable number of loved ones, yet my family is safe.
The earthquake survivors need water and food, while my ability to drink and seek sustenance is just a room away.
Port au Prince faces civil turmoil and grievous human need, while my biggest current obstacle is what to write in my next blog.
I have no answers, I have no remedies … yet I have the means to donate.
Americares: http://www.americares.org/
Doctors Without Borders: http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/
Other Haiti donation links from NBCConnecticut: http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/Help-Haiti-Victims-81337767.html
My own life-tragedies seem inconsequential in light of the desolation caused by the earthquake in Haiti.
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7 comments
2 months ago
Yes, Joene, we do feel so inadequate during a disaster of this magnitude. I also posted a way for people to contribute.
2 months ago
Alexandra, we must be on the same wavelength this morning. As I was commenting on your contribution post, you were doing the same here.
2 months ago
Joene,
What a timely and appropos post. Thank you for providing the links in your post.
1 month and 27 days ago
Debbie, Unfortunately, the news from Haiti just continues to get worse. Acknowledging this tragedy in a blog post is the least I could do.
1 month and 27 days ago
Very thoughtful post, Joene. The devestation is astounding.
1 month and 27 days ago
There are missionaries supported by some members of our church whose home was located at the epicenter of the earthquake. He has worked for years in Haiti building orphanages and ministering to people there. No one has yet heard from any member of his family, staff, or parishioners. Communication is terrible. Those with hearts to do so, please pray for Pastor Lesly Bertrand and his family.
1 month and 27 days ago
My thoughts are with this family and all others impacted by the earthquake, Deborah.
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