The average Haitian survives on less than one American dollar a day. An average work day is 10 hours, and Haitians are paid approximately 250 gourde. That's less than 5 dollars a day. Most families eat every other day. And one cup of rice is sometimes all a family of up to 5 will share.
I understand that wealth is relative. That poverty exists. I wake up early in Haiti, down six flights of stairs and into the kitchen for coffee. Up 7 flights and onto the roof to drink said coffee. I revel in god's creation- and from this bird's view, it's beautiful, and plentiful. Creation in action.
But people are hungry, people are scared, people are desperate, and lonely, and weary. People are broken and angry and their babies are crying.
Do not be ashamed that we have what we have. Be ashamed that we are not mindful, and thankful, every single day.
Revel in God's creation- all of it-not only what is easy on the eye, and easy on the heart.
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