Cranbrook Community, Haiti: Team Testimonials
June 5, 2009
"I have never been outside Canada or the US prior to this trip. Seeing a different culture from this point of view was very valuable."
"[I have learned] to not take things for granted (i.e. clean water). [Also,] put others first."
"[Things I will do differently are to] not take 30 minutes showers or brush my teeth with the water on."
"A highlight has been working with the Haitian and not simply doing things for them. It seems to have more of an impact."
"I'm definitely grateful for what I have and I see developing nations through different eyes. (We can't generalize that the people are how the media portrays it)."
"... I definitely have a new way of looking at how to help those in need. It's not just about sending money and clothes, it's about getting to know the culture and seeing what is best for them."
"I will definitely cut out un-necessary activities in my life (i.e. internet / TV time). Here in Haiti I didn't have it and I surprisingly didn't miss those things."
"[Some highlights were] meeting new people, experiencing a completely different culture, and helping people."
"I realized I enjoy being around Haitian people; I love their personalities. I need to find more people like that [at home]."
"[I have learned to] live life to the fullest, accept your life the way it is, thank God for everything he has given [me]."
"[Things I will do differently are] give more of my life / heart to God, ... [and] pray for the Haitian people."
"[one highlight was] the washing of our feet and praying / blessing us at our last service. Very humbling experience."
"[This trip] made me aware of the needs of this country. ... My knowledge has increased ... Pictures on TV show naked people / sad faces. I saw happy people who didn't have much but still had a smile."
"[This trip has] given me perspective on other cultures, made me grateful for what I have [and] opened my eyes to how others live."
"[I have learned] to be happy with the blessings God has given me and not want more material things."
View Cranbrook Community, Haiti, Grand Goave, May 19 - June 3, 2009 trip page .