I grew up on a farm in North Dakota, the tenth child of eighteen. Until I was twelve we had an outdoor toilet. Because of the size of our family, We did not travel much. We played many out door games and of course, there was always a sibling with whom to play. I have now completed 28 years in the ministry serving as a Catholic priest. I never thought I would travel as much as I have since I came from where I did. But I have had the opportunity to see much poverty in different countries including Costa Rica, Mexico, India, Bolivia, Peru, and Haiti. Since I have become pastor in Grafton, ND, 12 years ago I have become acquainted with Haiti since this parish has had a long term relationship with a parish in Haiti. Since I traveled there a number of times, my desire to help on a long term basis has increased. So I want to use a small business to provide a job for someone here and a school for children in Haiti. My dream is that I can provide on-going help to the people of Haiti.