Monthly Archives: September 2010

The Storm Last Friday….

I’m on a mailing list to keep in touch with what J/P HRO is doing in Haiti.   I got this e-mail from them today about the storm that hit their camp last Friday.   I thought I’d pass it on as … Continue reading

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TIH – A Guest Post

This article was written by a friend of mine, Aaron Hendrick on his blog.  He gave me permission to repost another article, so I’m taking the liberty of putting this one “out there” too.   He tells the story well and … Continue reading

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Partners in Health – Building a Stronger Medical Infrastructure in Haiti

My daughter forwarded an article to me from Partners in Health’s website.    It talks about their plans for a new medical center in Haiti.   I had a couple of thoughts about it: When I grow up, I want to be … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day

“Sometimes I would like to ask God why He allows poverty, famine and injustice in the world when he could do something about it… but I’m afraid He might ask me the same question.”  Anonymous (I found it on the … Continue reading

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What are we waiting for?

Tom here – I have to admit, I don’t know who Todd and Amy are, but after a link from Troy and Tara Livesay’s blog, I read this and had to share it.    It is very fitting to the issues … Continue reading

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21,000 Words

Life in Haiti The aftershocks of Haiti’s earthquake in January have long stopped, but life has yet to return to normal. Here is a look at what Haitians face as their country continues to rebuild. A young boy bathes in … Continue reading

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Piles and Piles and Piles of Rubble……

Olean Times Herald: News – Just 2 percent of quake debris in Haiti cleared PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — From the dusty rock mounds lining the streets to a National Palace which looks like it’s vomiting concrete from its core, rubble … Continue reading

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An Update from John McHoul and Heartline (John’s the guy with the hair…..)

Reposted with  permission from Troy and Tara Livesay. A Key Before you read John’s story let me coach you just a tiny bit.  If you know John it is very fun to read his blogs because you can “hear” him … Continue reading

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A Medical Nightmare – and someone who’s doing something about it…..

As a follow up to the medical nightmare story that I told you about last night, I want to introduce you to a couple of friends who I’ve never met (well, I’ve met one).   They are all involved with Heartline … Continue reading

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Medical Needs in Haiti

I almost hate to post this story, but it’s too important not to.   Medical care in Haiti was difficult even before the earthquake.   This was written about one woman’s experience recently.  I’ll have more later this weekend, but coming soon … Continue reading

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