The birth place of my parents, their parents and the ancestors that came before them. One of the most appreciated gifts my mother saw fit to pass on to her children is the connection to our culture. From the resilience of our people to the artwork to the oh so talented skill of story telling. My sister and I find Haitian people amazing. I have been blessed enough to visit 4 or 5 times as a child and the memories live with me to this day. Despite the popularity of displaying poverty stricken images in the media, I am witness to the beautiful country side, cities & beaches that exist as well. Haiti is no stranger to hard times however the 2010 earthquake has left the country more impoverished than ever. Crime is at an all time high. I pray that in the future the country stabilizes enough for me to feel comfortable bringing my own children to visit. It's such a cool place to be. I miss it.
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