Haiti Earthquake Journals

Remembering the 2010 Earthquake in Haiti

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Haiti Earthquake Journals

This blog is dedicated to remembering the earthquake which occurred in Haiti on January 12, 2010. My name is Bryan Meyers. I was present in Port-au-Prince at the time of the quake, and escaped certain death only by the grace of God and a two minute delay in heavy traffic.

The blog has no commercial purpose. Many people have asked me about my experience, and this is my way of telling the story.

I would encourage you to donate money to some of the reputable aid funds that can help Haiti. I can personally recommend two:

I can personally vouch for the effectiveness and efficiency of these organizations in getting direct help to the people who need it most, with little or no overhead.

Thanks for visiting. And pray for Haiti.

 

Bryan's Haiti Earthquake Journal

Monday, 18 January 2010 03:54

SAFE!! I'm on my way home after the earthquake in Haiti. I kept a journal while the whole event was happening, and I'd like to share it with you. I know many of you have been concerned and praying for my safety. I felt your prayers and appreciate especially your prayers and help that you gave to Sandy. Anyway, here's the journal:

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A Prayer for Haiti

Tuesday, 19 January 2010 15:42

Lord, I just want to say THANK YOU, because this morning I woke up and knew where my children were. Because this morning my home was still standing, because this morning I am not crying because my husband, my child, my brother or sister needs to be buried out from underneath a pile of concrete, because this morning I was able to drink a glass of water, because this morning I was able to turn on the light, because this morning I was able to take a shower, because this morning I was not planning a funeral.

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A Word About Haitian Island Ministries

Monday, 15 March 2010 22:06

When I was in the US Embassy in Port-au-Prince, I met Steve Smith (the physician's assistant I mention in my journal). Steve first came to Haiti in 1994, and was so moved by the experience that he and his family started Haitian Island Ministries. Steve has been coming to Haiti regularly ever since and his organization has helped organize six churches and five schools in the villages of Haiti.

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Thank you, Bag of Crap!

Tuesday, 19 January 2010 21:00

Matt Rutledge, founder and CEO of Woot.com, a deal-a-day site famous for their "Bag of Crap" grab bag offers, has pledged a $10,000 donation to Food for the Poor (along with donations to the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund and various employee directed efforts) . I'm sure they'll be thrilled.

I had mentioned Woot in my journal, and sent them a note about it. Mr. Rutledge's response was overwhelming. To all the people at Woot, you just made my day! Thank you very much for donating to a great cause.