re: One Nurse Answers Haiti's Desperate Call

Valerie Newitt — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:42:55 GMT

Sally, you make an interesting comment. In fact, because there is no public education in Haiti, any opportunity to be educated is seen as extremely valued and is never wasted. Haitians WANT to be educated and appreciate education when it is offered. In the US, young people often "tolerate" education because there is, unfortunately, a sense of entitlement. That is not so in Haiti. There is a lot to be learned from people in every corner of the world. Thank YOU for getting involved.

re: One Nurse Answers Haiti's Desperate Call

Sally Heier — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:14:16 GMT

I have been going to Haiti since 2003. The people who are trapped in that country are in need of HELP! The children are brought into the world in a country that offers little. Many of the children do die of very preventable conditions. Moms die giving birth because of lack of services. Even if services were available, most people have little money. How can this country be in such horrible condition when money and supplies have been sent there? Or, have they? Why is it so difficult, expensive and time consuming to adopt a child from Haiti. One would think that the government would want these kids to get out of the country to a loving family. Many of the Haitian people want to learn and work to care for their families. Some don't. Visit a school there and watch those children soak up their education. I say "Thank you" to anyone who goes there to help.