Why I'm Going

One afternoon last December I was listening to a National Public Radio (NPR) podcast hosted by Adam Davidson of NPR's "Planet Money". The podcast featured a school pincipal in Haiti who believed he could build a new school for $3,000 (see link below). Unfortunately $3,000 wasn't enough to get the foundation completed, but the message was so strong it inspired me to email Davidson to see how I might help.

Davidson contacted me soon after that to let me know about the conditions in Haiti, especially after last year's earthquake and hurricane. I admit, I was naive about building costs in Haiti as well as the other hurdles I would encounter but Davidson was kind enough to help me understand what I was up against and encouraged me to continue. The more I looked at it, the more I was convinced I could use my 30+ years of building experience and organizational skills to help build this school.

After doing more research it also became evident that I would need to start out as a volunteer with an organization that was already working in Haiti. That is when I came upon "All Hands Volunteers". Within a week, they emailed to say I was welcome to help with the 2011 program starting the end of January. So ready or not, here I go...

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Here

Sorry, for no post. Base computer time is limited. Had stomach bug yesterday. Hot, 85 at 8 am. Next step is to load some pics.
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Hi Sweetie,

    It was great to hear your voice today. All is fine here. No snow, but hopefully we will get some this week.

    Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you. I'm not sure I could do what you are doing.

    Love,
    Shari

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  2. JamieFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    be sure to use sunscreen! will be checking this for your news. don't be too bossy with the help. does the wood you use there have a lot of splinters? how about some construction plans? pictures of course-- be well.

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  3. trukamaFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Hey, Tim, hope all is going well, can't wait to see some photos. You went over there to help change peoples lives, but be prepared to have yours forever changed. God bless and Godspeed. Cousin, Mary =)

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  4. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    HI everyone,

    Check FaceBook for an update and a few pictures.

    Shari

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