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Hurricane Sandy in Haiti
Currently, we are thinking and praying for those in the path of Hurricane Sandy. A lot of rain hit Haiti during the pass of Sandy. Rain.Rain.Rain.More.Rain. Thankfully we avoided the strong winds. It’s amazing how in the States, we have better drainage systems in place, and this much rain would hardly affect us there.…
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Detailed Look at Today in Haiti
A day in Haiti is always difficult to explain. It’s a question we get asked a surprising number of times. Life here is different everyday. I often think, what is the most important thing I need to be doing here in Haiti. Is it running the Guest House? Is it helping with Haitian Creations? Is it talking with…
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Haiti to Stateside and Back
New favorite quote, I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. That is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant. -Martin Luther King Jr. I have been in the states for a short time. To be honest, I was hesitant and having a hard time thinking of…
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“Run For Life Haiti” Reconnaissance Trip
Over the last week, Barry, Troy, John McHoul, John Meadth, Pierre, Junior, and I have traveled on two separate occasions from the southern part of Port Salut, Haiti up to the northernmost part of Cap-Haitien, Haiti. It has been quite an adventure seeing the countryside of Haiti. You might be asking what the “Run For Life…
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Using GPS to Track Our Stolen iPad in Haiti – Part 1
Like most days in Haiti, you really never know what will happen. Maybe it’s the days that you feel the most comfortable in your surroundings that the inevitably unexpected happens. This is not a story that one could fabricate or imagine but it is a real-life event told as honestly as I can. Sunday morning…
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Beware Fake $100 Bills, Isaac Update and Other Things
Around Clercine, the broken branches and debris have been cleaned up. Shoe and second-hand clothes vendors are out, the tap-tap stations are bumping, and the normal (but exciting) drive of dodging bikers, stray dogs, pot-holes, people, (oh yea) and cars… are back in full swing! The street market is bustling and supermarkets and restaurants are open.…
