Jan.
17

I am not sure that many of you are aware of my Haitian heritage: My father was born and raised in Haiti and his mother loved her country so much that she never left. She passed away a few years ago. I remember my summer visits to Haiti when I was younger and the wonderful times that I had in the beautiful counrtyside. Despite the overwhelming and devastating poverty that the people faced daily, they were kind, friendly, hard working, strong, spirited and amazing.
Due to the recent tragedies in Haiti, I have a group of friends who have been granted permission to go to Haiti to aide the suffering. We are asking for donations of clothing, small toys and candies (a candy will put a smile on any child’s face), powder formula/milk. I would appreciate your donations by the end of the week. If you are local and would like to contribute, please feel free to contact me. You may drop off items at my Redlands office: 1706 Plum Lane #129, Redlands or at my home: 13351 Nottingham Ave, Moreno Valley. If you have any questions, please call me at (951) 367-7549.
For all those in the Medical field who would love to help first hand, American Airlines have generously stated that they will provide free fights to you. Thank you so much for your consideration and continued prayers.
And to my people, my long lost relatives and brothers and sister in Christ my heart goes out to you and I leave you this simple prayer…”Do Not Be Afraid”:
You shall cross the barren desert,
but you shall not die of thirst.
You shall wander far in safety,
though you do not know the way.
You shall speak your words in foreign lands,
and all will understand,
You shall see the face of God and live.
Be not afraid,
I go before you always,
Come follow Me,
and I shall give you rest.
If you pass through raging waters
in the sea, you shall not drown.
If you walk amidst the burning flames,
you shall not be harmed.
If you stand before the pow’r of hell
and death is at your side,
know that I am with you, through it all
Be not afraid,
I go before you always,
Come follow Me,
and I shall give you rest.
Blessed are your poor,
for the Kingdom shall be theirs.
Blest are you that weep and mourn,
for one day you shall laugh.
And if wicked men insult and hate you, all because of Me,
blessed, blessed are you!
Be not afraid,
I go before you always,
Come follow Me,
and I shall give you rest.