Haiti in the rearview mirror

I've been home from Haiti for 4 weeks. It was an experience that changed my life forever. It's almost impossible to see things the way I did before. I have a new "normal". I no longer take for granted being able to drive down to Kaiser and just walk in if I need healthcare. I no longer take for granted opening a refrigerator with food in it, or turning on a faucet with running water (not to mention hot water in the shower). These are simple things that people in Haiti do not have. They are thankful to have a meal of rice and beans each day. They are thankful if Samaritan's Purse or another christian organization has a health clinic running that they can take a sick child to. They are so thankful for what Jesus did on the cross for them, and they sing for 4 hours in their church services to worship Him. My physcial wealth has often lead to my spiritual poverty. It is something I will be on the guard against the rest of my days. Nothing else in this life compares to knowing Christ or experiencing His grace and mercy in my life. Thank you Father for the sacrifice of your Son for me!