Comments for AlongSide Haiti http://alongsidehaiti.org The Kids in Haiti, their stories and how you can help Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:39:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on JP/HRO Video – Rain in a Tent City by Dezari Frank Taylor http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/07/jphro-video-rain-in-a-tent-city/#comment-310 Dezari Frank Taylor Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:39:15 +0000 http://alongsidehaiti.org/?p=10#comment-310 thanks to the show with Anthony Bourdain, I have pasted the links for Sean Penns HRO organization to my Facebook. I also donated money and will continue to donate to his organization. God Bless You Sean Penn, and God Help and Bless the people of Haiti! I promise to spread the word. We need a JP/HRO for facebook page...so we can show the link easier than the way I did it. thanks thanks to the show with Anthony Bourdain, I have pasted the links for Sean Penns HRO organization to my Facebook. I also donated money and will continue to donate to his organization. God Bless You Sean Penn, and God Help and Bless the people of Haiti!
I promise to spread the word.
We need a JP/HRO for facebook page…so we can show the link easier than the way I did it. thanks

]]> Comment on 5 Lessons from Haiti–by Paul Farmer by Jocelyne Gauvreau http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/12/5-lessons-from-haitiby-paul-farmer/#comment-262 Jocelyne Gauvreau Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:35:31 +0000 http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/12/5-lessons-from-haitiby-paul-farmer/#comment-262 What you wrote is so true! We have notice the same things since we live in Haiti. People in Haiti need jobs, not just relief. What you wrote is so true! We have notice the same things since we live in Haiti. People in Haiti need jobs, not just relief.

]]> Comment on Cholera – And a Large Dose of Perspective by Anne http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/11/choleraand-a-large-dose-of-perspective/#comment-223 Anne Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:44:30 +0000 http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/11/choleraand-a-large-dose-of-perspective/#comment-223 Frank, I will vouch for Tom; when I followed his fb post it had your name and info on the link. Thank you for your blog. What a horrible experience. Frank,
I will vouch for Tom; when I followed his fb post it had your name and info on the link. Thank you for your blog. What a horrible experience.

]]> Comment on Cholera – And a Large Dose of Perspective by Cindy Thamer Smith http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/11/choleraand-a-large-dose-of-perspective/#comment-221 Cindy Thamer Smith Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:05:51 +0000 http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/11/choleraand-a-large-dose-of-perspective/#comment-221 Tom & Frank, Those of us who are forever linked to the Haitian people are heartbroken as tragedy strikes them yet again. There are so many "if only's" that come to mind as I drink my pure bottled water, only due to taste preference, not because my tap water isn't safe. I appreciate every public word that brings attention to the desperate needs of the beautiful people of Haiti, and I am thankful to you for putting it out there. I am a stickler for fact though, and so must add that the CDC has not definitively linked this cholera strain to any other. They have stated only that they are similar and that more testing is needed to determine the source. They also predict that cholera will be present for up to several years, not 30. This, of course, being if the rest of the world continues to place a priority on it. That means we need people like you to continue your excellent writings so that no one will forget this little country! Thank you! Tom & Frank,
Those of us who are forever linked to the Haitian people are heartbroken as tragedy strikes them yet again. There are so many “if only’s” that come to mind as I drink my pure bottled water, only due to taste preference, not because my tap water isn’t safe. I appreciate every public word that brings attention to the desperate needs of the beautiful people of Haiti, and I am thankful to you for putting it out there. I am a stickler for fact though, and so must add that the CDC has not definitively linked this cholera strain to any other. They have stated only that they are similar and that more testing is needed to determine the source. They also predict that cholera will be present for up to several years, not 30. This, of course, being if the rest of the world continues to place a priority on it. That means we need people like you to continue your excellent writings so that no one will forget this little country! Thank you!

]]> Comment on Cholera – And a Large Dose of Perspective by tvanderwell http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/11/choleraand-a-large-dose-of-perspective/#comment-220 tvanderwell Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:34:30 +0000 http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/11/choleraand-a-large-dose-of-perspective/#comment-220 Frank, My apologies and thank you for what you are doing for the Haitian people. I've made corrections - can you let me know if that's acceptable? Normally I remember to do that the only excuse I can offer is that it was getting very late last night. :-) Tom Frank,

My apologies and thank you for what you are doing for the Haitian people. I’ve made corrections – can you let me know if that’s acceptable?

Normally I remember to do that the only excuse I can offer is that it was getting very late last night. :-)

Tom

]]> Comment on Cholera – And a Large Dose of Perspective by Frank http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/11/choleraand-a-large-dose-of-perspective/#comment-219 Frank Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:10:41 +0000 http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/11/choleraand-a-large-dose-of-perspective/#comment-219 Hi Tom, This post was cut and paste from my blog without any reference...I support people sharing my experiences and posts, but I do not support people taking my work and using it as their own. Please either take the post down, or refer at the beginning of the post that it came from my blog. Thank you, Frank Hi Tom,
This post was cut and paste from my blog without any reference…I support people sharing my experiences and posts, but I do not support people taking my work and using it as their own. Please either take the post down, or refer at the beginning of the post that it came from my blog.

Thank you,
Frank

]]> Comment on Haiti Cholera Update from Senator Bill Frist by GinnyD http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/11/haiti-cholera-update-from-senator-bill-frist/#comment-214 GinnyD Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:19:52 +0000 http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/11/haiti-cholera-update-from-senator-bill-frist/#comment-214 Thanks for posting this on your site. I am a longtime supporter of Senator Frist. Even though he chose to retire from politics, those of us who have followed his career, know that for many years he has made medical missionary trips to Africa, to Bangledesh, to New Orleans, and to Haiti. He does so without any publicity, and saves lives while performing surgery and treating people who otherwise would not have access to health care. He is an amazing individual and I am constantly saddened that America can't find a way to utilize his talents and dedication. Thanks for posting this on your site. I am a longtime supporter of Senator Frist. Even though he chose to retire from politics, those of us who have followed his career, know that for many years he has made medical missionary trips to Africa, to Bangledesh, to New Orleans, and to Haiti. He does so without any publicity, and saves lives while performing surgery and treating people who otherwise would not have access to health care. He is an amazing individual and I am constantly saddened that America can’t find a way to utilize his talents and dedication.

]]> Comment on Founding Beliefs by de lund http://alongsidehaiti.org/founding-beliefs/#comment-184 de lund Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:58:29 +0000 http://alongsidehaiti.org/#comment-184 I agree that they need help, and I have actively helped too. I have been to Haiti, been involved with a mission, and adopted from Haiti. My heart is with the children and country of Haiti. However, one of the biggest problems that Haiti has is Haiti itself -- its orphans are a big industry. They (orphans) bring in missions, supplies, tons of money from paperwork, give people jobs, missions hire locals, start schools, and feeding programs, reach out to the communities around, bring modern equiptment, restore housing, teach skills, etc. In other words, Haiti doesn't want to loose one of its biggest supports for its country - orphans. Things have to change internally before there will be lasting results where Haiti will actually start to become independent of outside help. I know now that the disasters have changed much of what I am saying for now, they definetly need outside help to get on their feet, but in the long run somehow Haitian thinking and priorities need to change, and they need to consider their children their future, and not a money making industry. I agree that they need help, and I have actively helped too. I have been to Haiti, been involved with a mission, and adopted from Haiti. My heart is with the children and country of Haiti. However, one of the biggest problems that Haiti has is Haiti itself — its orphans are a big industry. They (orphans) bring in missions, supplies, tons of money from paperwork, give people jobs, missions hire locals, start schools, and feeding programs, reach out to the communities around, bring modern equiptment, restore housing, teach skills, etc. In other words, Haiti doesn’t want to loose one of its biggest supports for its country – orphans. Things have to change internally before there will be lasting results where Haiti will actually start to become independent of outside help. I know now that the disasters have changed much of what I am saying for now, they definetly need outside help to get on their feet, but in the long run somehow Haitian thinking and priorities need to change, and they need to consider their children their future, and not a money making industry.

]]> Comment on Reality is a Weighty Thing – a guest post by Heather Hendrick by Tweets that mention Reality is a Weighty Thing – a guest post by Heather Hendrick | Along Side Haiti -- Topsy.com http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/10/reality-is-a-weighty-thing-a-guest-post-by-heather-hendrick/#comment-65 Tweets that mention Reality is a Weighty Thing – a guest post by Heather Hendrick | Along Side Haiti -- Topsy.com Tue, 05 Oct 2010 02:48:57 +0000 http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/10/reality-is-a-weighty-thing-a-guest-post-by-heather-hendrick/#comment-65 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Tom Vanderwell, AlongSideHaiti. AlongSideHaiti said: Reality is a weighty thing - A Guest Post by Heather Hendrick - A Must Read for anyone who cares about kids #Haiti http://bit.ly/bOkLCJ [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Tom Vanderwell, AlongSideHaiti. AlongSideHaiti said: Reality is a weighty thing – A Guest Post by Heather Hendrick – A Must Read for anyone who cares about kids #Haiti http://bit.ly/bOkLCJ [...]

]]> Comment on They All Have A Story….. by God's Littlest Angels in Haiti » Blog Archive » Susan – Are You Leaving? A guest post http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/08/they-all-have-a-story/#comment-15 God's Littlest Angels in Haiti » Blog Archive » Susan – Are You Leaving? A guest post Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:02:35 +0000 http://alongsidehaiti.org/2010/08/they-all-have-a-story/#comment-15 [...] The kids in Haiti have experienced way more loss than any kid should ever have to experience.    It’s something that we adults can’t “gloss over” and need to be prepared to deal with as we help in Haiti.    For more thoughts on that idea, read “They All Have a Story.” [...] [...] The kids in Haiti have experienced way more loss than any kid should ever have to experience.    It’s something that we adults can’t “gloss over” and need to be prepared to deal with as we help in Haiti.    For more thoughts on that idea, read “They All Have a Story.” [...]

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