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The country of Haiti experienced a devastating earthquake on January 12, 2009.  The early estimate of casualties are in the hundred of thousands. Two days have passed since the earthquake struck Haiti. These early  days are critical for rescue efforts and to treat the injured. The outpouring of assistance from the United States and well as the International community warms my heart.  While it’s always difficult to watch images of people suffering in the streets, mothers carrying babies looking for help and the dead lying on the ground – I feel it’s necessary to see these images.  The images makes the tragedy real to outsiders.  Not so many years ago before twitter, facebook, the internet, television, etc…. -could you imagine how much support the people of Haiti would receive in time to save lives?  While many lives were lost on January 12th, it’s likely that many will be saved as the international community converges on this country to lend a hand. It’s the human spirit at its best, in my opinion. 

The U.S. State Department (state.gov)  suggested the easiest way to help with relief efforts in Haiti is  by sending a text to the Red Cross International Relief Fund:   Text the word HAITI to 90999.  

Also, here’s a link of other charitable organizations that are helping with relief efforts:  

http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/01/13/haiti.earthquake.how.to.help/?hpt=Sbin

Prayers to the Kennedy family on their loss.  Senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy passed away at his home as noted in a statement by his family early Wednesday 8/25/2009. 

Here’s a few links as this is late breaking news at this hour:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-08-26-ted-kennedy-obit_N.htm

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/08/26/obit.ted.kennedy/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/26/AR2009082600063.html

What a great story to read today! When the Jena 6 story was in the news back in 2007. I, like many of my friends and countless others across the U.S. felt the need to pass the story on to shed a light on what was going on that small Louisiana town. Famous figures such as Rev. Al Sharpton got involved in the controversial issue of what many termed overt racism toward six young students in the town. You can read the history in many places online. What touched me today was CNN’s article about what became of one of the students – Jesse Ray Beard. The entire timeline of the events surrounding the “Jena 6” incident reads as what might be a great novel or even motion picture. However, this story is as real as it gets, and the beauty of it is it’s only beginning for Jesse Ray Beard. When people such as Alan Howard come along to touch the life of a person to whom they have no ties, it’s as inspirational as it gets. CNN writes about what Jesse Ray Beard is doing now (link below). It’s takes a “village” to change a life as many have said. How true!

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