Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation

Below is an excerpt of a letter from an earthquake survivor in Haiti to a Tzu Chi volunteer in the Tzu Chi relief team. This earthquake survivor is a participant in Tzu Chi’s relief work program

"…I’m so lucky to be living to meet some[one] like you…I just remember the first time I saw you, I’ve seen an angel in you first time I spoke to you…without you I could never be strong cuz from time to time I think about my family, my father, brother and sister. It’s hard…to erase these pictures in my memory, you know it’s terrible when you lose someone you love…I got so much appreciation for you…[you give all you can] and wait [ask] for nothing…I know in your heart…it’s love…I know something, when the door is close the window is opening for you and for me too, I’m your son, your little brother, we are best friend…”