The Haiti Project

 What does the bathroom look like?- Eric Holloway

Eric, I love your question!  The bathroom looks great!  Although there is no hot water, the shower is huge and the sink and toilet are very lovely.  I hope you enjoy the picture!

We miss you!

Blessings,

Mary Balfour

What do you think is the most pressing need you've seen thus far that would be something parishes around the US could work towards supporting?         -Nick Johnson

 What has made the most impact on each of you so far on your trip? Jodi Baron

Jodi, thanks so much for your question! 

Kellaura’s answer to your question is:

What is your Seminary assignment while you are there?- Seth Hinkley

Seth, thank you so much for your question.  During your middler year of seminary at the Seminary of the Southwest, you are required to do either an immersion course or volunteer at a non-profit that does outreach work.  I have a relationship with a Haitian priest and his wife who is a nurse through the Diocese of Alabama.  I asked Kellaura if she would join me in Haiti for a three-week experience and thankfully she said yes! 

Haiti Blog Post 13- January 16, 2012

Haiti Blog Post 12- January 15, 2012

I am sitting in the dark by candlelight writing this post.  We have not had electricity for sometime.  Carmel often reminds me that this is the way of life in Haiti.  No electricity means not only no light but no water.  I am reminded once again how blessed I am not to have to worry will I have water to take a shower or brush my teeth and this is a daily struggle that the Haitian people face.  Once again, they have shown me that this is just life and life continues without light…

Haiti Blog Post 11- January 14, 2012

We have not had Internet for several days and this has been particularly hard on me.  I need to be able to communicate with my family.  Kellaura has been so encouraging and I am so thankful to have her here with me.  I hope that we have access soon.

Haiti Blog Post 10- January 12, 2012

Today we had the privilege of attending a Eucharist in honor of the 3^rd Anniversary of the earthquake.  It is good to see progress after three years, but there is so much to be done.  What remains of the Cathedral, Holy Trinity still stands and the ruble has not been removed.  A very nice temporary structure has been built, but I miss the beautiful art work that gave such life to Holy Trinity.