As we mourn the death of the many victims of Haiti's earthquake we also celebrate the lives that were spared at the hands of God. We not only celebrate the lives that were spared but we also celebrate the UNITY that has brought many Haitians and non-Haitians together in the relief efforts going on in Haiti. It is true that Haiti is "l'union fait la force" (strength through unity). I don't have to tell you how resilient of a people we are, there was proof all over the news as they depicted the many natives of the island rescuing others trapped under the rubble before any relief arrived on the island or how they still had church the following Sunday despite not having a home to return to. Some may say that the city of Port Au Prince is broken, but they fail to realize that despite the current circumstances of Haiti's inhabitants, they're spirits are not broken, the spirits of their Haitian brothers and sisters in the United States are not broken but have been reinforced with faith and hope. If ever there was a time to be proud of being Haitian, NOW is the time, NOW is the time that we reach out lending hands and take the initiative to help out in Haiti; if ever Haiti needed us, it is NOW. Yes, Port Au Prince Haiti is in a despairing state, however now isn't time that we sit and watch with broken heart what is going on in Haiti, NOW is the time we pick up the torch and light the way for so many of the victims that may be in a dark place at the moment, NOW is the time that we become PROACTIVE and start on our journey toward the REBIRTH OF A NATION: THE NEW HAITI.
I leave you with this quote,
"I submit to you if a man hasn't discovered something he will die for, he isn't fit to live."
-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Speech in Detroit, June 23,1963
What are you willing to die for?
Be Blessed!
This is a great article!!! I am and have ALWAYS been VERY proud to be a Haitian. I am and have ALWAYS been proud of my heritage and of our history.
ReplyDeleteLike many Haitians, I too have friends and family that are still unaccounted for. The Archbishop of Haiti, Joseph Serge Miot (We called him Pere Miot) was a personal friend of the family, but he perished in the Cathedral when it collapsed. Many of us have been praying for Haiti for a very, very long time, and I believe that this may be God's way of answering our prayers. He literally shook the earth to bring attention and awareness to Haiti. It's hard to imagine that God would answer prayers by sacrificing lives, and I can't imagine how different the response would have been if John McCain was in office. Would he have had the same compassion towards our black republic? Also, why Port-au-Prince? Why was the National Palace destroyed? I think in many ways this was an answer to prayers, but if I am correct, why did it have to be at the cost of innocent lives.
I am confident that this is an opportunity for Haiti to start all over again.....with new leadership, and a new blueprint.
"L'union Fait La Force" literally means Strength Through Unity. There is strength in unity, and this is really the time for all Haitians to put aside differences and work together to rebuild Haiti. Every single Haitian has something to offer. Especially those living abroad. I plan to go back to serve as soon as I figure out how to. But right now, I am serving through my prayers and donations.
Thanks for the correction!!!
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