Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Haiti
The earthquake that hit Haiti was devastating. So many dead, hurt, missing. My heart goes out to all those who are struggling through the destruction. It's hard to think of it without wishing I could do more to help. It makes me wish I was in the foreign service, on-site, there to help the Americans living abroad and all the locals. A close friend told me that watching coverage of Haiti makes him nervous of me joining the Foreign Service. Many Embassy staffers are hurt and many more are missing. It's scary to think that if I join that someday I may be one of those hurt or missing. And I can't go into the Foreign Service with my eyes closed to the possibility that I could be hurt or killed. But as scary as it is, it isn't scaring me away. I am more resolved than ever to keep going. If you can, please help the people of Haiti and donate to a reputable non-profit such as the Red Cross or Doctor without Borders.
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The Foreign Service is incredibly small. There is never more than two degrees of separation between you and the other FSOs (there are only about 6,000 of us). Either you know a person or you know someone who does. All of us know it could be us. All of us are completely focused on Haiti. I am glad my current job lets me help, at least in terms of getting information out (I'm in public affairs).
ReplyDeleteThe world becomes very small when you are in the service, which is both good and scary. I hope you get a chance to join us.
Thanks Digger, I can't imagine how hard it is for everyone in the service right now. I hope I can someday live up to their examples.
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