Mobile Doctor Was Born In Haiti

The scenes from Haiti are especially dramatic to people here in Mobile that were born in that country.
Jamie Merilien is a ministry student at the University of Mobile.
He was born in Haiti, and the pictures he sees on TV bring back memories.
Merilien said, "I see some streets that I recognize. I haven't been there in nine years, but I kind of recognize them. They're not there any more."
He's already heard some tragic news.
Merilien said, "My cousin by marriage, her adopted sister was killed. That's what I've heard. I never met her before. She's now in her teenage years."
Now, Merilien said he's waiting to hear about others.
He said, "I have my aunt and her family, my cousins. I don't know anything about any of them. Its very difficult. Of course, I'm asking, 'Why God?' There's nothing I can do but pray."
Dr. Carol Preud'Homme was born in Haiti, too.
She made a medical mission to the country last year with her husband, who's also a doctor.
Dr. Preud'Homme said, "If I could fly on my own wings without a plane, I would go there, just with my own bare hands, to help them."
Her husband, Dr. Daniel Preud'Homme said, "Its just heartbreaking for us to know that our friends and family that we've known forever are there."
The Preud'Hommes also said they have a request that doesn't cost very much: for people to make donations.
Dr. Carol Preud'Homme said, "Ten dollars can feed a kid for a whole month in Haiti. So three cups of Starbucks coffee can save a life."