One year ago today, Haiti experienced a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that shook buildings off their foundations, leaving 230,000 dead and over 1 million homeless. One year ago today, I sat glued to the news watching the footage as rescuers pulled survivors out of the rubble. One year ago today, my heart broke for the people of Haiti, who I knew had poor living conditions before the earthquake hit. One year ago today, I was a first grade teacher, content with my job and no plans to change. One year ago today, I would have never imagined to be in the place where I am today.
Currently 150lbs. of luggage sits in my living room floor. I was hoping to be in Port-au-Prince today, but due to the icy and snowy weather, my flight was delayed to tomorrow morning. Today has been a time of reflection of how much has happened over the last year. It's hard to believe how much can change in 365 days. While my career has changed, I can't help but think of how the Haitian's way of life has changed over the past year. You see, one year ago today, they were living their life how they knew it, unaware that the walls [literally] would come falling down that evening. I can't imagine what an adjustment that has been for them over the last year. My career change seems so trivial when compared to the tragedy they have suffered.
Please pray for the people of Haiti. Although it's already been a year, they are still in need of so much. As I fly out tomorrow, I hope that my time over in Haiti will be an encouragement to those who are still hurting and mourning.
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