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Why Haiti?

1/8/2012

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You and I are seed planters. We plant seeds all the time -- everywhere we go, with every action or inaction we make, with every word we say or don’t say. It’s an awesome responsibility, one we may or may not be aware of or acknowledge. The influence and power of the responsibility is more pronounced when we become parents, caregivers, or devote time to being the ‘village’ that helps to grow the children of our society into adults. I, for one, didn’t ask for it – no, that’s not quite right. I was blissfully unaware that I had asked. I think most of us are…

So…why Haiti? It has everything to do with seeds.

A few years ago, Sharon Cushing, Executive Coordinator of Children in Need Haitian Project [CINHP], was invited to visit Leif Ericson to teach the entire school about CINHP at an assembly program. I was in attendance – a seed is planted.

A devastating earthquake hit Haiti on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Jeanette Felix, Founder of CINHP was in Haiti with her family at the time. Children’s Chorus of Bay Ridge chose to send the funds raised at their Winter
Concert in late January 2010 to aid CINHP. Children raising funds for other children in need is a good fit for the chorus. Subsequently, Children’s Chorus of Bay Ridge chose to send all funds raised at its concerts to CINHP. The seed planted is now rooted as a relationship between Children’s Chorus of Bay Ridge and CINHP. 

In early 2011, Jeanette Felix, Founder of CINHP, suggests to a mutual friend that she and I visit Jeanette in Haiti – a seed is planted. 

After careful consideration and prayer, I accept the invitation in September 2011. Three of my colleagues/friends will travel with me as we go to Haiti to mentor teachers in April 2012. During this one-week trip, we will visit CINHP’s school located in the rural community of L'Espinasse, 3 hours outside of Port-au-Prince, up in the
mountains.

I'm helping CINHP raise funds so that a new school building can be completed. The land is bought, the building staked and foundation poured, a builder has been found – the need now is for construction materials. There are also many other needs that need to be met. Please click here to find out how you can help:

If you know of anyone who may be interested in donating, either financially or with supplies, please let me know and I'll contact them directly, or, pass along the link to this blog. http://www.missritamusic.com/haiti-2012.html

Until next time, be well!

5 Comments
Natalia Majurinen
1/11/2012 11:42:18 am

Once again, you are just AMAZING!!! XOOXOXO

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Kristina Moore Avallone
1/11/2012 11:24:49 pm

What an amazing trip you have planned! So happy I get to read about it on your website! I will be thinking of you :) You have always been such a selfless, driven, inspiring woman and I am happy to have you in my life. You are a great teacher, mother and friend. Thank you for being you and having the courage to do what you do. Love you! xoxo Tina

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Rita link
1/14/2012 08:29:11 am

Thank you for the kind words, Tina. Those qualities apply to you as well. <3

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Anthony Morgan
1/12/2012 01:21:42 am

Wowzers, Miss Rita!! What an example you've set and seeds you've planted. It's with great admiration that a wish you safe travels. Your love and compassion are contagious and inspiring!!
Thanks!!
-Anthony

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Rita link
1/14/2012 08:31:01 am

Thank YOU for replying, Anthony. Your kind words, support, and goodwill are greatly appreciated!

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