Friends,
I was going to post a blog on some theological issue of intellectual importance; but listening and observing on CNN the chaos in Haiti really reduced my motivation to do that to naught. This is a tragedy, one that may have long-lasting effect. What can we do to shape the outcome. To act now is a noble thing; to sit and watch while people die is a thing we hope to hide in darkness.
The problem there is appears overwhelming, far worse than Katrina. It is not clear what we can do immediately. There is a need for doctors, for medical supplies, for earthmoving equipment, for hands but there is need for compassion, for love, for perhaps nothing more than a hug and demostration of faith. Haiti was destitute, now it is going to be worse. Do not be deluded, it is a dangerous place.
Let's figure out what to do. Send me ideas and volunteers at: hgparis.com .
If PDA wants to let us help, great!, That is where we should start; but we have to rely on them. If it looks too bound up in administrative and procedural worries as we presbyterians are want to be, I'll find a way for those of us who can and are willing to help. There are several faith-based agencies already in motion.
I am ready to drop all I am doing here in Richmond and move to help, let's talk about what we can do. We need French-speaking people, we need selfless people. E-mail me, we will find the way to help.
Grace and peace,
Henry
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