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Haiti

posted by staff 28Jan

Guest blogger: Troy Solava: High School Senior

When I first heard of the earthquake, I was devastated. I heard about the death, the anarchy, and the confusion. I felt like I was there in a sense. I have been to Haiti twice and I have many friends there. I could not imagine my friends losing their lives and losing their houses.

It is so hard to explain the poverty of Haiti before the earthquake. I cannot imagine what Haiti looks like now. From the voodoo to the unfair government, it sounds like a very dark place. But I know Haiti as a joyful peaceful place. I met many children who were always smiling. The children are happy to have shelter, clothes are on their back, and a meal a day. They live such a simple life. I wish I could live a life where I can be satisfied.

During the day of the earthquake I was trying to think of what I could do to help. I could only think to pray. I did a lot. I don’t know why the earthquake happened but I know my sovereign God knows why. By the end of the week, God gave me a thought to have a Hope For Haiti Drive at school. Throughout the whole week we raised money and accepted supplies. We ended up with $1500 and a lot of supplies.

I wish I could be down in Haiti right now. I would love on the children I know and tell them that God is in control. I will never know why this happened but I will thank God for the opportunities I had to serve Him and Haiti this past week! Sometimes as Christ-followers we have to suffer a bit. Philippians 1:29 says “For you not only have the privilege of trusting in Him but the privilege of suffering for Him.” I will do my best to suffer and trust in Him.