I write to you today from the steps of a copy store. After ten weeks here I discovered they have wireless internet! The days are dwindling down and I don't know where the time has gone. Well, I do thanks to the kind donations I have been busy at the internet teaching the chilren how to type, digging a foundation for a school, teaching English, learning Creole, and learning about Haitian traditions.
There are no words for the appreciation I need to give you for the support of the donations, kind words, phone calls, and emails. They have gone a long way and gotten me through some tough days. Even though I am getting ready to come to America, Haiti is my third home. First is America, second is Finland, and then Haiti...well maybe Finland and Haiti have a tie.
The children have changed my life. This experience was a million times more of what I thought it could be. Beacause I am getting on a airplane does not mean the childrens needs will be forgotten. This morning when I went to the orphanage I saw Sara a 9 year old who was just finishing mopping the floor after a big rain storm last night. This was before she had to take an examination at school. The other children were gathered around for their corn breakfast. Their education has helped them make leaps and bounds. Some of the children I found out had not been in school for 8 years. So, I thank Dr. Robert for the scarifices he has made to keep these children safe, give them an education, and a chance at a childhood. Last week at church the pastors were thanking me for my scarifices for leaving my family, friends, and job. However being able to share 2.5 months of my life with them everyday will last a lifetime for me. The children's lives have forever been changed by one day.
Let's keep this in mind when the smallest thing makes us mad. Let us learn from my experience and my friends that have come down to volunteer.
Speak soon..
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