There are no words to describe what I have been seeing.

Today, I ask you to do something, anything to help alleviate the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Haiti. That said, be aware. The FBI has -- sadly and somewhat expectedly -- issued a fraud alert. Do what you can, but heed these warnings.

Today is critical for hundreds of thousands of people in Haiti. They need water, they need shelter and they need to be rescued. You and I can only donate what little money we have, and even if it is one dollar, it will help. I fear that this is just the tip of the iceberg in regards to what we are seeing. My heart is heavy, and I wish I could do more. There are lists of ways to help all over the internet. Here is one to get you started. Please add to the list as you find more.

While tempted, I'm not posting links to the stories of devastation, or to the stories of the evil hatred I am seeing out there -- not in today's blog. Now is time to focus on helping the victims of this disaster. Now is a time to not waste energy on those that desire to see more suffering. The news will unfold on it's own as the day progresses, and I will allow for them to do their jobs.

Right now is the time when collectively we can put our energy together for those that need us most. This is one planet and one home. We must do what we can for the mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers that need help in the most desperate way.

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Raine