Remembering Haiti
We've all become used to the terrible scenes of devastation in Haiti following the earthquake on January 24th. Children crying in the streets, people being dragged out from under buildings. Think of Haiti and you think of dust, rubble, destruction and death.
Today I'd like to share with you another side of Haiti. Thanks to my friend Joe Raoul from Naperville Rotary Club, here are some photos of his homeland. Look at the smiling faces, the colours, the very essence of Haiti. It's paradise, not hell, a place where tourists flock and the people enjoy that laid back Caribbean vibe. A place of outstanding beauty and laughter. A place where not only the landscape is naturally beautiful.
Will Haiti ever get back to this? You bet it will. The Haitians and the rest of the world will never forget recent events. But their spirit will always shine through. The good news is you can help them by donating now to www.redcross.org
Today I'd like to share with you another side of Haiti. Thanks to my friend Joe Raoul from Naperville Rotary Club, here are some photos of his homeland. Look at the smiling faces, the colours, the very essence of Haiti. It's paradise, not hell, a place where tourists flock and the people enjoy that laid back Caribbean vibe. A place of outstanding beauty and laughter. A place where not only the landscape is naturally beautiful.
Will Haiti ever get back to this? You bet it will. The Haitians and the rest of the world will never forget recent events. But their spirit will always shine through. The good news is you can help them by donating now to www.redcross.org
posted by Hilary at
11:53 AM
1 Comments:
Thank you - Hilary and Raoul - what a truly beautiful place, and people.. I cannot imagine how that level of devastation will be handled, but when I saw those first pictures reaching the web following the earthquake, I clicked on redcross.org. I am so grateful for the wonderful people who act so swiftly to help in those dreadful situations.
Stephanie
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