My darling little granddaughter is asleep beside me in her Tinkerbell blanket sleeper, looking like an angel. Her brother and Papa are safe in the spare bedroom, sleeping soundly. It's been raining for three days, and chilly, but we are snug in our warm home. We have plenty to eat and drink, a closet filled with clothes to choose from, our loved ones are all safe and unharmed. If only it could be so for all families, all children, all over the world.
My heart is breaking for the people of Haiti. I can hardly bear to watch the news from there. I cannot imagine the pain the people are going through. I'm praying for all of them. If you are looking for a way to help, first pray, then send money. I suggest you donate to Catholic Relief Services or Food For The Poor.
From the Vatican website:
PAPAL APPEAL FOLLOWING EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI
VATICAN CITY, 13 JAN 2010 (VIS) - At the end of today's general audience, held in the Paul VI Hall, the Pope launched an appeal "for the dramatic situation currently being experienced in Haiti".
"My thoughts go in particular to the population hit just a few hours ago by a devastating earthquake which has caused serious loss of human life, large numbers of homeless and missing people, and vast material damage.
"I invite everyone to join my prayers to the Lord for the victims of this catastrophe and for those who mourn their loss. I give assurances of my spiritual closeness to people who have lost their homes and to everyone who, in various ways, has been affected by this terrible calamity, imploring God to bring them consolation and relief in their suffering.
"I appeal to the generosity of all people so that these our brothers and sisters who are experiencing a moment of need and suffering may not lack our concrete solidarity and the effective support of the international community. The Catholic Church will not fail to move immediately, through her charitable institutions, to meet the most immediate needs of the population".
AG/EARTHQUAKE/HAITIVIS 100113 (200)
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