These things seem to happen  every year.  Like clockwork, what insurance companies deem as another “act of God” has devastated a portion of the globe and captured the attention of the international media.  And quite understandably so.

The eyes of the world are on Haiti with good reason.  An earthquake measuring 7.0 has crippled areas near the capital of Port-Au-Prince.  With no power and water, rescues are near impossible.  Doctors and hospital are overwhelmed  and the corpses continue to pile up on the streets.   Images of crumbled buildings and bodies, as well as those of survivors, with their big, beautiful, teary eyes glistening despite their dust covered faces, are almost unbearable.  The number of casualties is simply staggering.  It is beyond “gut-wrenching”.

I have never visited Haiti.  I haven’t been outside the US except for a 3-day excursion to the Bahamas.  Yet,  being an American during this political climate, I’ve heard my share of complaints (even from fellow Americans) about my country being the “police” of the world”…involving, if not imposing ourselves into international affairs that should be none of our business.

This time, I’m glad America isn’t listening to the complaints.  I’m overwhelmed by the humanitarian efforts of the US towards Haiti, as well as other areas of the world who suffer!  This, too, is truly a wonderful “act of God”.

I just wish America would take care of it’s own like it does the rest of the world.

I’m praying for Haiti, America, and the rest of the world, too.