Comments on: Help Haiti with Earthquake Relief

By: Tal Fighel

Tal Fighel — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:17:07 +0000

Hi Eddie,

There are so many ways that we can all help the people of Haiti.

The 2 places that I gave money too was in a Tim Horton’s Drive through window when I buy my coffee. I know that they don’t do this anymore but anyone who has a PayPal account can actually send money through there. When you log in to PayPal, there is a button that you can click on and send funds to the Haiti fund. I am not going to say how much I money I sent but it feels good to know that you money is going out to people and the area that need it the most.

My prayers and thoughts go out to all the people who have been effected by this earth quake.

Tal

By: Eddy Salomon

Eddy Salomon — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:55:45 +0000

Thanks Cheryl!

I appreciate the prayers and the list of other organizations. Things are starting to get a bit better. I was finally able to wire money directly to my family which felt great because I know it was going to them directly. But obviously I’ve also donated money to the various organizations that is helping in the relief. It’s just wonderful that folks like you are praying and giving in various ways. I feel confident that because of this love and outpouring my homeland will come back better and stronger. So thank you!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:52:22 +0000

Hi Eddy!
Just read that you have friends and relatives in Haiti. Prayers are with you! Organizations that I am knowledgeable about that have and are rushing aide into that country… ministries : TBN.org (ear mark Haiti for donations); Loveachild.com (Sheri and Bobby Burnette – out of Tampa); and friendships.org out of Lake Charles. They all do ministry work in Haiti (for years) and use ALL monies donated to the cause – not overhead expenses.
Thank you for your work for us!
“C”

By: Eddy Salomon

Eddy Salomon — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:26:43 +0000

Thanks Sunflower. I totally agree with you and what I’m focusing on.

By: sunflower

sunflower — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:36:05 +0000

@sunflower:

oops…my post did not turn out as i intended. this is what i was responding too

E.S. – I agree with you about looking towards the future. I’m constantly reminding myself and family members that there is always a plan even in the midst of tragedy. It’s hard to imagine what it is at this moment but I know something good will come of it. So that’s what I try to focus on as well.

By: sunflower

sunflower — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:34:26 +0000

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And there again you said it. I think at times like this we are all brought together for a reason. I have seen it several times in the last decade. It happens for a reason yet I cannot define it. I hope that as time passes, people will continue to find it in their hearts to help Haiti but if not Haiti, then their local community or another country. I am thankful for what I have and what I have been given but sometimes I forget what $1 can do or $5 or maybe even $10.

By: Pat Keleman

Pat Keleman — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:21:17 +0000

Eddy,
I received an email from “I’ve Tried That. com. I am responding directly to you as a result of that email. I have been following the situation in Haiti closely. I hope all of your family and friends made it through the earthquake. It did horrendous damage to life and property in Haiti, which I know is one of the poorest countries. If you lost family or friends, you have my sympathy. I have been praying for Haiti since it happened. I am a little short of cash right now…too long to explain…but when I get some and it should be soon, I will give what I can. I lived in Galveston Island, TX during September 2008 when Hurricane Ike came ashore. I lost everything, so I understand completely the situation in Haiti, only the deaths and injuries were no where near what it is in Haiti. Take care. Just wanted to let you know as soon as I got the email from Ive Tried That.

Pat

By: Eddy Salomon

Eddy Salomon — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:24:24 +0000

Bruce,
Thanks for the prayers and thoughts. I’m sure there are two sides to any story. Personally I don’t even want to focus on the side shows that are popping up amidst this tragedy. All I care about is that human beings are dying and that help continues to pour in. Hopefully the efforts can be better organized so folks can actually get it. This is my biggest concern right now. It disgusts me to even discuss all the other peripheral nonsense that is getting any coverage in light of the situation. So we don’t even need to waste our energy with that stuff. Let us all continue to pray and take action to do our part. Thanks for the update about the efforts taking place in your community. It’s good to hear about the widespread support.

MsEdrena,
I’m glad you can see it that way. I think too often folks fail to put themselves in others shoes which is what leads to ignorance and other type of conflicts and tragedies. In any event, I wasn’t aware about the fault line in Florida or the one in Haiti either until the tragedy. If you look it up on the internet there are a lot of fault lines all over the world. So we’re all basically sitting on a ticking time bomb which is scary. But based on what I’ve seen,
it appears if a tragedy does strike all of us as brothers and sisters step up to the plate to help. So that’s the silver lining in all this. I’m glad to hear that your church is helping as well. Keep praying, we’re going to need it.

Sunflower,
Glad to hear your family and friends are doing well too. It’s amazing to hear stories from family members about how they survived and God’s favor on them. It just re-affirms a lot of my own personal beliefs. Thanks for supplying that site. I’ve actually looked at it in the past because I give to some organizations and I always want to know how my money is spent and who is on the up and up. So thanks for sharing.
I agree with you about looking towards the future. I’m constantly reminding myself and family members that there is always a plan even in the midst of tragedy. It’s hard to imagine what it is at this moment but I know something good will come of it. So that’s what I try to focus on as well. Thanks again for your thoughts, prayers and the sites.

Justin,
It’s good to hear that you’re using your site to give back. Every little bit helps. So thanks.

By: Justin Lewis

Justin Lewis — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:47:01 +0000

To be totally honest, I usually only come to websites to try and build my backlinks, but reading this… I didn’t care. I feel as if haiti really does need help so I threw in banners on my website to help. I’ve also called the number to donate to haiti (look it up on google). And viewed a video where someone donates 300$ for every 100,000 views, over 1,000 times lol. refresh magic.

Anyways, thanks a lot man. I don’t use your website but I highly respect you.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:48:38 +0000

Greetings Eddy,
I found out when I attended church last Sunday evening that Assembly of God sponsors Convoy of Hope. They were already working in Haiti and were feeding thousands of children. They had just finished refurbishing and restocking their facilities a short time before the quake hit. The day after they were able to furnish 50,000 meals. The need may out strip the resources but if they can get supplies in there are already people working to help. I also found out that there was already a pilot program from another organization there with water purification equipment that should come in useful to help with that problem. I hope your people have access to these resources.
Have a blessed day from the heartland.