Upon returning home from my first trip to Haiti, I was filled with hope, determination and a drive to improve the horrific living conditions of this poverty-stricken country. My heart was broken wide-open by the precious faces of the beautiful children, the frail elderly, and the hard-working communities. I have never witnessed such open arms, loving hearts, smiling faces, tender touches, true affection and sincere appreciation just for showing up!
When I left Haiti, I left behind a huge piece of my heart! No matter what hope and happiness I was able to bring to the people of Haiti, it could never compare to the immeasurable love that I received in return!
Being realistic and realizing that our trip was just a very small dent in the vast scheme of things, I was determined to bring the awareness of Haiti back to the United States. In my real estate business, I made it my personal mission to raise awareness of Haiti to those that were more fortunate. For every home sold or bought, I make a personal donation to build homes in Haiti. With each return to Haiti I have brought along my business partners along with KW associates. My team of mortgage brokers, title companies, inspection companies are all on board to contribute to Haiti - "my big why".
I still am called to do more. On this fourth trip to Haiti, I am excited to bring new people into our wonderful mission . They'll get to see and experience as I have the joy of the Haitian people -- their big smiles and their beautiful generosity. We have so many gifts in the United States. We don't even realize have much we have. But it takes no time to realize, that the people with nothing, these joyful Haitian men and women, are the ones who have the most to offer, and us, the ones with so much, have so little to offer to them. Throughout our work, these new volunteers will see firsthand things they may have only heard of on the news or seen on the internet: the devastation of the Earthquake, the weak and malnourished babies, the decaying tent cities, and the daily struggle for survival. Through all of this, I hope to form new bonds, share my love of these wonderful Haitian people, and grow deeper in my faith. I am very excited for this next journey!
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