Afterthoughts

So, after an amazing and incredible trip to several places in Haiti, Angel and I arrived home a few days earlier than the rest of the group.  Haiti is a beautiful country and her people are diverse, courageous and have incredible stamina to endure their unchosen lifestyle. 

Back at work, everyone at NSU has asked me how I felt about the trip and my response has been, “I am still processing it”.  Two weeks later, I am just beginning to understand the profound conditions that I witnessed especially in the area that is dear to my heart, which is technology and education. I am still trying to comprehend how children on one side of the country can have a completely different academic experience from the other.  

During the week that I was there, I met people from all lifestyles.  I visited with Haitian people who lived, worked, and slept in the same spot on the street during the day and night. In contrast, I was invited to have tours and meals with the movers and shakers of Haiti who were building hospitals and schools. Once again, the diversity of situational lifestyles was immense to me. 

Throughout this experience, I realized that there are many opportunities for anyone who wants to help those less fortunate and they don't have to fly to Haiti to find it. Most likely, it is in their own neighborhood and in their own backyard.