Comments on The Parenting Pundit: Bittersweet Acceptance...My Life As A Haitian-Amer...

Prayers go out to every victim and their families ...

2010-01-19T16:53:25.565-08:00

Prayers go out to every victim and their families in the Haiti tragedy.So sad.

Anny---I also feel blessed to have crossed your pa...

2010-01-18T17:58:55.963-08:00

Anny---I also feel blessed to have crossed your path as well, and I am so appreciative of your prayers. As you know, this week has been rough for me and my family. However, with supportive friends like yourself...I grow stronger each day.

Erica---Such powerful words! I agree with you that there simply has to be a positive that comes from this tragedy. Thank you so much for reaching out to me. I have been in an emotional funk for several days, but your support has helped to lift my spirits. THANK YOU!!!!

G

Dear Gaetane, This is your cousin Erica. This is ...

2010-01-18T09:43:04.472-08:00

Dear Gaetane,

This is your cousin Erica. This is the second time I am reading this in the past 3 days, and yet I am shedding tears again. I am not entirely sure why, but this catastrophe is affecting me more emotionally, and probing me greatly to rise to action, than any other natural disaster that has happened in the past decade. I mean I always feel compassion and the desire to help in these unfortunate situations. But this somehow feels different...more intense.

As you touched on earlier, this may indeed be an opportunity to make Haiti a greater place than before. Perhaps the human sacrifices that were made in this earthquake is a catalyst for significant, positive change in the lives of other Haitians. While I do think some Americans are only rising to the occasion so that America can prove it is not always the bad guy, still in the end these efforts may be for the greater good for the quality of Haitian life.
Also, if you know other people who live in Harlem, they can donate both money and goods to Pastors for Peace at 418 West 145th street (Next to Convent Baptist Church)www.pastorsforpeace.org .

I know you are swamped, but left a message on your home phone a couple of days ago. I will try again today.

Much Love. Wishing you Peace of Body and Mind.
Erica

Gaetane, You are truly an inspiration to all and I...

2010-01-18T07:46:19.349-08:00

Gaetane,
You are truly an inspiration to all and I thank God every day that our paths have crossed. Know that you and your family are always in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless my friend.

Thank you so much for reading Cris! Love, G

2010-01-18T06:26:00.599-08:00

Thank you so much for reading Cris!

Love,
G

Thanks for sharing, G. As I read this article, I c...

2010-01-17T14:12:18.773-08:00

Thanks for sharing, G. As I read this article, I couldn't help the tears streaming down my face either.

Blessings,

Cris

Kristen and Chip.... I honestly shed some tears i...

2010-01-15T18:25:32.346-08:00

Kristen and Chip....

I honestly shed some tears in reading your responses. It touches me to know that what I wrote affected you because I always speak from my heart. No doubt...this issue is personal. However, the fact that neither one of you is Haitian but understand my pain...is truly comforting!

No Words Can Explain My Gratitude...
G

Hi Gaétane, Thanks for sharing your experience to...

2010-01-15T16:55:46.079-08:00

Hi Gaétane,

Thanks for sharing your experience today with us. It is always encouraging to see good emerge from tragedy. Although I don't share your origins, I do share your pain. The last two days have been very tough for me. Every since I was a child, I have been affected by the suffering of others. Plus, having young children and then seeing the faces of children their ages in all of the confusion...it's hard. I can't really imagine what it's like to lose suddenly my wife and one or all three of my girls. I do hope and pray that since all eyes are on Haiti now, perhaps much of the debt that much of the 'Americas' owe her will be paid.

Be Encouraged Further,

Your cousin,

Chip

Gaetane, I don't know why it's saying 0 re...

2010-01-15T14:37:39.965-08:00

Gaetane, I don't know why it's saying 0 reactions because I commented earlier. But just in case you didn't see it, I said that this was a great piece. I am appalled at how they treated you in grade school but like you said, that was the past. How great of the school to let the kids do that. I continue to pray for you and your family and all of Haiti.