I've been to Haiti twice. I may not be able to go for a while. But the people, the colors, the liveliness and the potential for agricultural lushness remains in my head and heart.
The Haitian situation weighs heavy on my heart. I pray for the churches, the NGOs and other organizations seeking to help. I've been asking God to show me a way that I can contribute, perhaps even in a way using my desire to paint.
I also love the image of the Tree of Life. The most famous images, that I know of, are from the American Shaker tradition. Paul Klee painted a Tree of Life. Penny Gordon-Chumbley has now painted her version, Haitian style.
What does this have to do with a call to help the people of Haiti? I hope to find a way to take the image and sell cards or t-shirts or something to raise funds for the Croix des Bouquet clinic. I have the seeds of an idea. I'm praying that God will show me how to water and nurture these seeds. Will you pray with me?
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