Where is Steve Toburen??

[Bill G. Martin]

Is Steve stateside or home in the Dominican Republic during the Hati crises that is unfolding?

Terrible tragedy.

Bill in Central Florida

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Much of the relief for Haiti is being staged in the DR. Putting together details I know, I'm guessing Steve is at least knee-deep in helping, either in person or on the phones.

 

[Steve Toburen]

Is Steve stateside or home in the Dominican Republic during the Hati crises that is unfolding?

Terrible tragedy.

Bill in Central Florida

Hi Bill,
Thank you for thinking about me. With our usual great timing last week we returned to Santiago from an almost three year stint in the States care-giving Sioux's 85 year old parents. (They have both passed away over the last year.)

When the earthquake hit our house shook pretty hard but appears to not have sustained any structural damage. I haven't seen any severe damage here in Santiago either and haven't heard of any casualties locally.

You are correct, Bill. The situation in Haiti, while always bad, has now turned horribly ugly. The suffering there is beyond belief or really even human comprehension. We have many Haitian friends here in Santiago and they are beside themselves with worry since there is virtually no communication from the country. Many have already left to look for friends and loved ones.

After the Tampa SFS next week (plus Sioux and I are temporarily care-giving a 92 year old friend here in Santiago) I may be on a re-construction team involved with rebuilding homes over there. As we learned during our relief work after Hurricane Georges here in 1998, once the immediate life-saving rescue work is done it is better to evaluate and plan the rebuilding work instead of just plunging in.

Steve

PS My thanks again to the many who have written concerned about our welfare. Sioux and I are fine and our prayers are with the Haitian people.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

I'm glad to know you are OK Steve.

My father called me as soon as it happened and asked if I knew where you were and if you were all right.

 

[truckmount girl]

The thing I like most about Steve...he doesn't just talk about world problems, doesn't just send a little of his disposable income, he goes out and DOES something about it. He makes a difference personally in the lives of those greatly disadvantaged.

That's a step most just don't take.

I admire you for that Steve. Thank you.

Take care,
Lisa

 

[Chris A]

The thing I like most about Steve...he doesn't just talk about world problems, doesn't just send a little of his disposable income, he goes out and DOES something about it. He makes a difference personally in the lives of those greatly disadvantaged.

That's a step most just don't take.

I admire you for that Steve. Thank you.

Take care,
Lisa

A man among men. Stay safe Steve!

 

[Joel D]

yep, there is no getting around the fact that Steve is an amazing person

despite the constant sales pitches

thanks for update

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Glad to hear you are okay, Steve. Best wishes for helping to deal with the aftermath of this tragedy.

Steve