Once again thanksgiving is upon us and it is time to count our blessing. Like many people, I also would like to be thankful on this thanksgiving day in 2010; however, as a Haitian, why should I? Do I have much to be thankful for in 2010?

The year 2010 has been one of the most catastrophic for us Haitians. It is estimated that close to 300,000 people died in Haiti in January, 2010, following the devastating earthquake. Millions of people have been living under the tents, exposed to the hot sun, rain, flood and diseases. The current cholera outbreak that the year 2010 brought to the Haitian people has so far has killed close to 1,500 Haitians and counting, with over 23,000, hospitalized. Hurricane Tomas did not hit us directly, however, it brought us lots of pains and miseries.

On the other hand, the 2010 election in Haiti is still scheduled for this Sunday, with no hope that any of the candidates will be able to significantly change the condition of the Haitian population. The population believes that Haitian politicians do not see community interests as they want to make you believe, but rather their own selfish gains and a boost on their ego.

In spite of all these, we Haitians need to give thanks on this Thanksgiving day. It is merely an opportunity to say thank you.

To those who were the first to arrive in Haiti when the earthquake hit on January 12, we are thankful.

To those who open their heart and their wallets to help the people of Haiti to go through this terrible experience, we are thankful.

We are thankful to those innocent children who spent their weekends collecting money for Haiti, we are thankful.

We are thankful for all those people who volunteered their time and spent weeks and months in Haiti and gained "0" cent.

We are thankful for so many countries that opened their doors and contributed generously to Haiti following the crisis.

We are thankful for all the medical people who helped. Hats off to the Cuban doctors and Medicine without Border in particular for their commitment to Haiti.

To all those who gave a home and a family to the Haitian children in need. We are grateful.

We are thankful to all the celebrities who contributed and also went to Haiti to keep the focus on the country.

To all the journalists who helped bring the Haitian suffering to the world and consequently helped to touch million of hearts, thanks.

To the United Nation and MINUSTHA, Thank you for helping with the security and slowly taking the country back from the Kidnapers and the bandits

In conclusion, we Haitians may have been unfortunate the year of 2010. However, this year thought us a very good lesson.  At least, it made me realize that although bad things will continue happen to people as it has been since the beginning of time, this world of us is still a very cool place, filed with so many wonderful people. You usually have a chance to meet them only in extreme situations such as after the event of September 11 in New York City, the flood of New Orleans, the Haiti earthquake and the Haiti cholera outbreak just to name a few.