Is it dumb for me to move to Haiti??

newmet13_13 · 03-14-2008, 05:03 AM

So I have accepted a 1yr placement in Limbe, Haiti(I am a nurse)! I am so excited. My parents arent excited. I lived in Port Au Prince for 4 and a half months and was fine, but they were worried sick of me the entire time. I don't know what to do I mean I really want to do this but my parents are so against it( I am going to be turning 21)! ahh I am so confused. what do you all think? should I listen to my parents or follow my gut? I know what its like down there I know its dangerous, but what can I say I like to be in the middle of it all I want to be involved in making a difference! so any opinions would be great:)

xxxxjessxxxx · 03-14-2008, 05:04 AM

We have some friends that are there as Missionaries. They have lived in Maryland for a VERY long time. Anyway, they felt that they had a calling to be there, but hate it. They know that they're helping people (not just spiritually - but physically as well) but when they get a sign to come back to the US, they'll be on a plane the next day.

Think long and hard about it. Weigh the options. And please don't take my response as "the one". I'm sure other people will have more positive comments about it.

Either way, good luck with everything.

03-14-2008, 05:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
newmet13_13 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	Is it dumb for me to move to Haiti?? So I have accepted a 1yr placement in Limbe, Haiti(I am a nurse)! I am so excited. My parents arent excited. I lived in Port Au Prince for 4 and a half months and was fine, but they were worried sick of me the entire time. I don't know what to do I mean I really want to do this but my parents are so against it( I am going to be turning 21)! ahh I am so confused. what do you all think? should I listen to my parents or follow my gut? I know what its like down there I know its dangerous, but what can I say I like to be in the middle of it all I want to be involved in making a difference! so any opinions would be great:)

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03-14-2008, 05:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
xxxxjessxxxx Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	We have some friends that are there as Missionaries. They have lived in Maryland for a VERY long time. Anyway, they felt that they had a calling to be there, but hate it. They know that they're helping people (not just spiritually - but physically as well) but when they get a sign to come back to the US, they'll be on a plane the next day. Think long and hard about it. Weigh the options. And please don't take my response as "the one". I'm sure other people will have more positive comments about it. Either way, good luck with everything.