When I was younger I had an uncle who was a pastor and went to Haiti every summer on missions. I remember looking at his photos and maybe even some video footage. So when I was 17 and had to choose which country I was going to "visit" during a weeklong summer youth camp, I chose Haiti. Billy was there too and we spent the week learning about Haiti and its culture from the comfort of that Georgia youth camp. Unfortunately I can't remember half of it.

Now I am a member of a church which actively supports Haitian missions. (Right now Robin has some pictures on her blog from when she went to Haiti.) After the first mission trip some church members took, Billy told me he wanted to go the next time. Unfortunately, we never bothered getting his passport or saving money for him to go. But one of these days we'll both go and I have already been assured by the Holy Spirit that God wants us to go, so I trust that He will pay the way.

Anyway, for about the past year or so I've been wanting to do some type of study with my children about Haiti. I have had the worst time trying to find ANYTHING besides a few picture books, info about Aristide, and cold dry facts about the history, climate, and culture. In other words, besides the picture books for the little ones, I can't find any "living books" about Haiti. I can't find activities for kids to do that would help them understand the culture, like you can easily find for other countries like China or Mexico. I can't find anything from a Christian perspective, either. Maybe I just haven't looked hard enough. Maybe I am not thinking to look in the most obvious places. So I am asking that if anybody has any suggestions or ideas or recommendations, PLEASE let me know! Thanks!