I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values – and follow my own moral compass – then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own. – Michelle Obama I’m not someone who takes things for granted. Yeah, I count my blessings. Everyone should. I […]
It has been a while since I have written a blog. To be honest, I had lost my appetite for it. It’s tough to admit but my motivation was and has been so challenged as of late. Haiti. I despair that it’ll never catch a break. The lack of political stability there, although not making […]
This ritual is second nature. It starts at 2 am Newfoundland time. 32 people get out of bed and tiredly make their way to the airport in the middle of a chilly Fall night. Add to that the fact that they’re giving their vacation time for this. Time away from their families too. Makes me […]
It’s been a long week in Port-au-Prince. I am super excited to get home and see Allison, my kids and take a long, long shower. We have only a few hours left here and it truly has been another amazing experience. The team just gelled as they always do in these crazy circumstances, and all […]
One thing you can count on in Haiti is that the place will change you. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, it manages to somehow surprise you again. Yesterday was one of those days. In my job I don’t often see sick children in orthopedics. It’s just not a routine part […]
April Fool’s Day so I was skeptical to hear that St. John’s got hit with what was described as the BIGGEST snowstorm of the season! Didn’t believe it till I saw the pics online. Hope everyone’s safe! After last night’s thunderstorms, it was good to see the sun this morning. Hot, hot day though. We […]