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  The events of the earthquake in Haiti are quickly fading in the conscience of our North American media and our own minds.  There are always new sound bites, new stories or other incredible events of the day to capture our attention and imagination.  That does not, though, diminish the questions that we ask or the unresolved answers that we seek.  The events may change, the circumstances are different, and the locale and the people are not the same, but the questions remain.  From 9/11, to Thailand, to New Orleans, to Haiti, in the last decade we have see unbelievable devastation and the only constant has been the loss of human life and the questions that seek to make sense of tragedy. I've given some thought and prayer to this, especially in light of our own m...

The question many of us have asked in the aftermath of the tragedy down in Haiti is, "How can I help?" Living in Canada, we are blessed far beyond most people in the world and when tragedies such as the Haitian earthquake happen, we respond with open and generous hearts. At Central Heights, we are fortunate that our own Bill Blaney is on the frontlines of disaster relief and humanitarian aid around the world. I say fortunate because we have a ready avenue through which we can respond and do our own small part in alleviating suffering. As Executive Director of GAiN Canada, Bill travels the globe bringing the hope of Christ along with the message of Christ to desperate and needy people. When the earthquake struck Haiti, I knew it would only be a matter of time before Bill was heading south....