Haiti

Earthquake destruction in Port Au Prince

Almost two years ago a horrible earthquake hit Haiti. Since then, I have been inspired by all of the people that have gone to help. One day I would like to help too. I recently read a story about a doctor that has gone to Haiti and had a very traumatic experience. Doctor H. Lee Kagan was sent to work at an E.R. which was out of his expertise and a challenge in itself. He had not seen the confusion of the E.R. since medical school that was decades ago. Late one night a rape victim was brought in to the hospital. It had been years since Doctor H Lee Kagan had encountered this type of situation. This made him feel vey uncomfortable and anxious. When given a chance to let someone else do the job, he was happy to agree. The nurse performing the exam was not sympathetic to the victim’s feelings. Doctor H Lee Kagan froze up and was unable to step in and make the patient feel better. He was ashamed that he wasn’t lending a helping hand, but could not push himself to help. Later in the night he couldn’t sleep because of his inaction. He used his tablet computer to stream live webcams around the world. For that moment he escaped the horrors that surrounded him.

The cover for a song made to raise money
for Haiti after the earthquake

This heart-wrenching story has made me want to experience Haiti for myself. I am inspired to see all of the rebuilding efforts in Haiti. I know Haiti is not a wealthy country but I hope after the construction workers go home, they will have helped make a new Haiti with less poverty. I also hope to try to help in some way. Even if it is something that is easily unnoticed like donating money. I know that it can make a big difference in someone’s life. It would also be nice to help rebuild a house or building. It would be great to look at something that you built and know that it will help so many people. Haiti is a very interesting place to go and learn. I hope to go one day.