Monday, July 13, 2009

A little news and a few thoughts....

As it is cool and cloudy here at home (Portland), my thoughts turn to Haiti where the penetrating heat is a soothing balm ...aren't retrospective memories the best? Anyway, I wanted to share some news...Jony and wife are proud parents of baby girl (he did not share details of date, weight, or name) and Soeurette is a proud grandmother of a new baby girl as well.

My son is heading to Iraq today- Happy Birthday Son. He has been in Kuwait for a couple of weeks, acclimating to the heat. He said it was 130 degrees during the day shortly after he arrived. Every few days I get a brief 'facebook' message, but he has commented on poor internet and hopes it will be better in Bahgdad.

People have asked me if I am going back to Haiti again. Yes, of course I will. I will go with my team for sure in February. I would like very much to have two teams - one in Feb and another in the fall would increase/ improve consistancy but its a lot of work. As we go forward in planning for February, I will talk about an October 2010 trip as well.

As well I would repeat the experience I had in working in Haiti on behalf of HHH. It was extremely fulfilling, challenging and rewarding in so many ways. However, many aspects must be considered before I can make such a committment and offer my services.

Always much to think about in life. Winston Churchhill said "We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give". Finding that balance is not an easy thing to do. We tend to get hung up on the un-necessities of life. Taking for granted the things we should be thankful for and giving importance to the things we desire.

So I will just admire that Jaguar I saw the other day and simply give thanks for what I have.