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.
