At first you really want to fix it, you believe with all your heart you can change it. And to some extent you can. Then you just get fed up and realize its too much of a problem. I remember reading in one book about Haiti that there are two things people feel about Haiti, at first you feel you can fix the whole country and solve all the problems, then you realize it would be better to blow up the country (without the people there of course) and start from scratch. Which is how I felt at one point. There are so many problems that Haiti has, not that all countries don't, but you just can't simply fix it.
Haiti will always have a place in my heart, and I will always try to go back and do what I can. I am thankful for the opportunities I've had to go there and see first hand what poverty is. As much poverty as that country has, I truly believe Haiti's people are some of the most fascinating, strong, and joyous people I have come across. Someone who can still smile, even though they haven't eaten in a few days or even weeks, that's the joy I envy.
