May 12th - It's getting HOT in here

Shelley-Ann got a real sense of what 'hitting the ground running' means when she arrived in Santo Domingo. Under normal circumstances, it would probably take a week to get fully engaged but time is of the essence and she had to plunge right in. This is my summary of what's been happening after communicating with her over the first 48 hours.

“HOT!! It is so hot here” were some of her first words and then the stories began. Listen darlin', I have no problems changing positions with you. I'd rather be in scorching hot weather, yup, including the humidity than cold and it's not exactly warm here.  Really now, come on Summer, what's the holdup?

I have come to the conclusion that the people that Shelley-Ann is staying with are WONDERFUL people. They are making a difference in the lives of many. Their mission is right on the border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic in a place called Brisa Oriental, Santo Domingo. In such a strategic location, they are able to work with and assist people from both Haiti and the Dominican Republic. In fact, much of Juan and Iris Hernandez’s effort at this time is focused towards Hatians who cross the border helping them to find work, homes, education, and community. What a journey and how interesting it is that Shelley-Ann's life has been orchestrated in such a way that she is associated with these people!!

Do you want to help?
Juan and Hernandez's say that Shipping to the Dominican Republic has not been an easy task. The best way to send a contribution to them is to ship things to an address that they will provide shortly.  They will organize and ship packages through a local contact to both Haiti and the Dominican.  I have asked for specific details of what the needs are and will post it in another blog as soon as I hear back from Shelley-Ann.

Shelley-Ann shared what she knew of her schedule with me for the rest of the week and she sounds very busy, maybe even busier than she was at home. I hope she's getting enough rest :)