I’m back in Seattle after last week’s whirlwind: four days in Haiti, then a busy day in Miami talking with donors, media, and congressional staff. To those of you who prayed for me, thank you—I felt those prayers.

Images of what I saw in Haiti keep replaying in my mind, as the plea I heard over and over echoes: “Don’t forget us.” That’s my fear, too—when the media spotlight turns off, what happens to Haiti’s suffering people? Their nightmare is ongoing—I got to wake up and leave.

In Miami, I met a Haitian cabdriver who was understandably heartbroken over his country’s devastation. He’s convinced that the international community must take over the rebuilding process for it to succeed. I think he’s right. This earthquake struck Haiti at its heart, affecting at least a third of the population, so it’s unlikely that the country will be able to recover by itself.

Last week, I was so moved to be among World Vision’s hardworking team on the ground in Haiti, people from many nations working together around the clock. For nearly two weeks, they have been carrying out distributions of food, water, medical supplies, and shelter supplies, and now they are setting up “Child-Friendly Spaces,” safe zones for children to play. Soon they will draw up plans, in coordination with other nongovernmental organizations, for how World Vision will participate in long-term recovery.

Soon, the Super Bowl, the Olympics, and the latest political news will dominate our attention. But please don’t let yourself move on to “business as usual.” Find a photo of a Haitian child and post it where you can see it often. Pray daily. Continue to give to your favorite charity.

As Kim Hjelm commented on my Facebook page “This is not just a reaction to an event … this is a new way of living. I will be part of the marathon relay team that will continue to help for years to come.” So will World Vision. Please join us!