Thursday, May 29, 2014

Haitian Creole Proverb

This is a good proverb about the past:

Pa rele “fèmen baryè!” lè chwal fin pase.
 
“Don’t yell, ‘Close the gate!’ after the horse has already gone out.” What’s done is done.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Ready, Set, Go!


Lived so long with my eyes on me
Too deaf to hear, too blind to see
Broken hearts on the city streets but
I can hear that You're calling me to
Be the hope, be the light,
Be the love right now

Oh, You put my life in motion
Your love makes me want to give my all

Ready, Set, Go
Ready, Set, Go

So no, I'm not holding back anymore
Like an engine ready to explode

Ready, Set, Go
Ready, Set, Go

Can't stop, this clock is counting down
So many lost waiting to be found
I will go where You're leading me, God
Reach my hands to the least of these
Be the hope, be the light,
Be the love right now
Starting right now

Oh, You put my life in motion
Your love makes me want to give my all

Ready, Set, Go
Ready, Set, Go

So no, I'm not holding back anymore
Like an engine ready to explode

Ready, Set, Go
Ready, Set, Go

Give me the green light, Show me the finish line
No more spinning in circles, No more wasting time
So let it start today, Where I flip the switch and say
You're my light, I won't fight, I'll go wherever You say

To the top of the highest mountain, to the bottom of every valley
I'll be the spark that turns into the grand finale
This love is something everyone needs to know
Hearts are calling, no more stalling, it's just

Ready, Set, Go

Broken hearts on the city streets but
I can hear that You're calling me to
Be the hope, be the light,
Be the love right now, Starting right now

Oh, You put my life in motion
Your love makes me want to give my all

Ready, Set, Go
Ready, Set, Go

So no, I'm not holding back anymore
Like an engine ready to explode

I'm Ready, Set, Go
Ready, Set, Go


--“Ready, Set, Go” by Royal Tailor

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Faces of Haiti: Sassy Pants

I’m sure I’ll be surprised this summer to find that all the little kids on La Montagne have grown up! I look forward to it anyway.

Friday, May 2, 2014

Haitian Creole Proverb

Here’s a great Haitian Creole proverb about neighbors:

Vwazinaj se fanmi.


“Neighbors are family.” Good neighbors are like family. What one wants for one’s family, one should want for one’s neighbors.