Returning to Haiti
I’m back. After a year, a month, and a few extra days I have returned to a place I never expected to go in the first place. One year ago[…]
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Heading Back to Haiti
In two days I will be flying Eastwards towards Haiti. This is a bit surreal as I assumed my trip there last year would be a once in a lifetime trip.[…]
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Do You Think About Your Bed?
Do you think about your bed? As you end your day and prepare to drift off to sleep, are you thinking about the bed that you will be sleeping on?[…]
The Importance of Surrounding Yourself With Positive People
“Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” – unknown Have you ever deliberately stopped to think about this quote? “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you[…]
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The First Stop in Haiti – Bois de Lance
It was our first day in Haiti with the Reliv Kalogris Foundation (RKF). Arriving in this country was a bit of a culture shock. After a drive to the hotel and[…]
The Power of Passion
Passion is powerful. It is like adding seasoning to a recipe… without it the dish is bland and boring. Passion adds the vibrance and excitement to life, just as seasoning[…]
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Welcome to Cap-Haïtien
As I think back over my first impressions of Cap–Haïtien, a few words flash into my mind: rubble, sewage, poverty, heat, humidity, and dust. There was an immediate culture shock as we left[…]
Taking the First Step
‘It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off[…]
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What a Difference a Quick Plane Ride Can Make
Last year I had the opportunity to accompany the Reliv Kalogris Foundation team on what was basically an inspection trip to Haiti. The trip took place in October and found[…]
The Positivity Principle
[dropcaps]P[/dropcaps]ositivity is important. If you have followed my writings through the last few years, you will see this theme littered throughout my posts. I think there is power in positivity.[…]
