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I've wept for Haiti a thousand times over the years since my first trip during the Duvalier reign.

I wanted to contribute my time, myself, my knowledge, my love, because Haiti is my everything.

I feel a special connection to Haiti and the Haitian people.

The Haiti that has been waiting for help and not moving no longer exists. Enough handouts; we need hands up. Enough aid; we need trade.

I want to see Haiti do better. We have the sun everywhere: that's a big asset. We have wonderful coasts, beautiful islands, mountains. Other countries that have that are known for it, but Haiti has been so focused inwards, on its problems.

Haiti has changed a lot.

There has not been one day since I left that I have not thought about Haiti.

When I was a child, my parents took my brothers and me to Port-au-Prince during the summer so we could get to know the country of our ancestors. Because Haiti is an island, the beach is everywhere. Haitians are particular, even snobby, about beaches.

Dear friends of Haiti, we are indeed on the right track. Slowly but surely we are rising from the ashes.