We ought to stay united and believe in ourselves that our country can be rebuilt…

“We pained with our communities in all parts of the world and we ought to stay united and believe in ourselves that our country can be rebuilt and we are appreciative of all the help we’ve had during the tragedy of 2010. “

- Haiti1Stop

Share your story…

With the two year anniversary of the earthquake approaching, we would like to put together a commemorative page with your stories, poems, photos, songs, quotes and videos. Please share with us your stories, emotions, and events taking place in your neighborhoods via our Contact Us page or by emailing us at info@haiti1stop.com.

Avec le deuxième anniversaire du séisme, nous aimerions mettre en place une page commémorative avec vos histoires, vos poèmes, photos, chansons, citations et vidéos. S’il vous plaît partagez avec Haiti1Stop vos histoires, émotions et événements qui auront lieu dans vos quartiers via notre page “Contact Us” ou par courriel à info@haiti1stop.com.

The loved ones that we lost will forever stay in our hearts…

“Losing a mother, a father, a sister, a brother, an aunt or uncle, a cousin, a friend, a best friend, a schoolmate, a professor, a colleague, a co-worker, a child — these are losses that we can never replace but we can honor them in keeping their memories alive in the things we do every day, in the advices given to us, in the love and caring given to us, in the time and smile given to us and in the things they themselves love to do with us. It is a very painful process and no one can tell you when to smile, when to laugh, when to cry, when to talk about the tragedy. No one knows your story better than yourself”.

“The loved ones that we lost will forever stay in our hearts. The memories will still be livid in our minds and there will always be something that we do whether daily or once in awhile to say: “ I wish my ……” was here” and it is totally ok. In this moment all religions and backgrounds and social classes are in one melting pot. If you believe in the Divine Source, those passing souls are now your guardian angels in Heaven. “

- Haiti1Stop

Some of us can still be bitter about the tragedy or question if the Divine Source should have prevented such tragedy…

“Please do not deny the way you feel. Do not despair! Talk to a friend, a pastor of your church, a family member, a community organization, a help center, a counselor or anyone that can give you some help so you do not retreat to yourself and be lonely. Do not let the pain rot in your soul without speaking it or share it with others because depression becomes inevitable for all people affected by this tragedy. Whether you are a man or a woman, it is no sign of weakness if you visit a counselor or you do cry.”

“Some of us can still be bitter about the tragedy or question if the Divine Source should have prevented such tragedy or prevent the injuries and deaths that occurred. It is not our duty to judge what happened but it is ok to be sad, mad, angry, with many more of other emotions but the key is to find a place that you can find comfort, start a process of healing that is tailored to your needs, and most importantly not to stop helping others just because you were affected by this tragedy. It is important to still help others. “

- Haiti1Stop

This is a tragedy that we will never forget…

“This is a tragedy that we will never forget and that will forever remain in our hearts as a time to realize that anything can happen at anytime and wherever we are. We will forever pray for those souls to be at peace and to join the Kingdom of the Divine and also pray for all the families of those victims to find strength, hope and healing. In times of adversity and loss and confusion, we ought to strengthen our faith in the Divine.”

- Haiti1Stop

January 12, 2012 is a few days away…

“January 12, 2012 is a few days away as some of us will be retreating to a state of sadness, grief and sorrow. Haiti1Stop is dedicating this week to a time of reflection, meditation and prayers for all the Haiti Earthquake victims and survivors and all the souls who perished tragically and buried in the mass graves and all the orphans who no longer have parents as a result of the earthquake, and all who are in need of psychological help as a result of this tragedy. “

- Haiti1Stop

There is not a right time to grieve or to cry…

“There is not a right time to grieve or to cry and it is all relative to the individual. An individual whom might back to work and laughing may not be totally healed but simply putting a good face for society and behind closed doors, the pain gets to ravage their soul again daily and no one knows what is happening to them.”

- Haiti1Stop

“The Rose that Grew from Concrete”

Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete?

Proving nature’s law is wrong it learned to walk with out having feet.

Funny it seems, but by keeping it’s dreams, it learned to breathe fresh air.

Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else ever cared.

—Tupac Shakur

On Thursday January 12, 2012, we will take a day of silence…

“On Thursday January 12, 2012, we will take a day of silence and honor all those who perished during the Haiti earthquake 2010″.
– Haiti1Stop