Luto en Colombia por El Joe

Colombian music legend & one of my all time favorites passed away in Barranquilla this morning. Coincidentally, Joe's life as been the subject of a top-rated novela that is currently showing on Colombian television. His name was in the air during our visit to Colombia that just ended this past Sunday. The end appeared near due to word of his health complications. A sad day for Colombia and all who love music.

Haiti

The absolute fear that the Haitian people must now be feeling is too overwhelming to comprehend. The scenes of destruction that I have witnessed through my computer screen suggest that perhaps a generation will pass before a sense of normalcy returns to the country. When you consider that many of Port-au-Prince's (whose metro areas comprises 20% of the country's population) public buildings, including the presidential palace and parliament as well as a large number of schools and hospitals have been destroyed, it seems altogether likely.

Though it is my hope that healing  and recovery come quickly for the Haitian people, I regret that this disaster may soon be off of our radar. Please stay engaged, tell others and give meaningfully.

Partners in Health, operating in Haiti since 1987, is one such organization that you may consider.