Fast-forward 5 or 10 years

The future has been on my mind a lot lately. Probably because it takes a tragedy like Haiti to remind you of not only how grateful and blessed we are to live in such a wonderful and stable country and that we are blessed to help others who are not. As a broke, but blessed grad student, I wish there was more I could do to help Haiti, especially the orphans beyond donating small monetary amounts here and there.

I wish I could share my blessed life and the gospel with those children.

Here's where the 5-10 years fast-forward would help. If only I were a few years older and gainfully employed, aka not still living off my parents, I would wholeheartedly adopt a Haitian child. I often think that there has to be a greater purpose for my french skills beyond being extremely helpful as a tourist.

Right now I hope my language skills might help from a journalistic perspective, covering issues in France and North Africa that get completely slighted by American media outlets. (I may need some Arabic to help there too).

But even better than that, being able to share even a basic french vocab and help a Haitian child is becoming an even stronger desire for me personally. So hopefully in a few years I can help someone and fulfill these future/fast-forward dreams. Until then, I will do everything in my power to help support Haiti as best I can and pursue a life where I can not only share the Gospel with others but fulfill His plan for my life.

Whether here in the South, France or Haiti.


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/27/world/americas/27children.html?pagewanted=2&ref=americas