tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post4200109177557158482..comments2024-03-28T09:14:32.351-07:00Comments on Writing Straight from the Heart: Beauty From NothingSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-64234661941630549002011-03-14T09:18:50.404-07:002011-03-14T09:18:50.404-07:00We HAVE been to a few "third world" coun...We HAVE been to a few "third world" countries (including Haiti). Our daughter is currently in the Philippines chaperoning a college students' spring break mission. (I'm not sure that the Philippines are considered "third world".) I know what you mean about safety! Amber will be spending 4 days in Japan at the end of her two weeks in the Philippines!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-25258671028445719462011-03-14T07:47:10.966-07:002011-03-14T07:47:10.966-07:00Been to a third world country? I live in one!! ha!...Been to a third world country? I live in one!! ha! Latin American countries are considered third world countries, which includes Guatemala. Of course, there are countries in worse state than others, like Haiti. God bless your niece for giving a helping hand.<br /><br />**hugs**Claushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803540562431030465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-80298606319832893242011-03-13T18:21:50.297-07:002011-03-13T18:21:50.297-07:00I gave her some song books and they arrived just b...I gave her some song books and they arrived just before she left. I know music will help in making the children feel happy. God Bless our neice!diane stetsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417123422917180979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-54700668348583555562011-03-13T16:37:07.725-07:002011-03-13T16:37:07.725-07:00You have a very special niece. While I truly admi...You have a very special niece. While I truly admire people like your niece, I don't know if I have the fortitude to be like her. Thankfully there are young people like her who are able and willing to be so courageous.Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553409790617039932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-34584961242996761212011-03-13T12:49:55.219-07:002011-03-13T12:49:55.219-07:00I don't think I physically could do it - I wou...I don't think I physically could do it - I would be more trouble then help. But there are other ways to help. And prayer is one and I will pray for your niece - what a hero and courageous woman. THere is so much going on out there right now. Whew.<br /><br />Love,<br />sandie<br /><br />LOVE YOUR NEW BUTTON!Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-32769999407358510132011-03-13T12:35:36.086-07:002011-03-13T12:35:36.086-07:00Susan, what a special niece you have.Susan, what a special niece you have.Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-42976998406094334352011-03-13T10:10:53.363-07:002011-03-13T10:10:53.363-07:00Hi Susan, I commend your niece for the wonderful w...Hi Susan, I commend your niece for the wonderful work she is doing. I saw this exact same craft somewhere and forwarded it to our environmental science teacher who then forwarded it to our art teachers. In a country where chips and cookies are consumed at an alarming rate, and a recyclying program is nearly null and void, I thought it would be a great craft to do with the kids. I think it is fantastic that just this simple offering allows the women of Haiti to make some wonderful bags so that they can earn an income. God bless your niece and all those who give of their time so readily to those in need. Best wishes and blessings, TammyTammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-50938619090243231282011-03-13T08:40:23.383-07:002011-03-13T08:40:23.383-07:00Dearest Susan,
We've probably spend half of o...Dearest Susan,<br /><br />We've probably spend half of our lives working for and IN third world countries. We worked in South America; South Africa; Asia. But I must say that there is quite a difference WHERE you are and the attitude of the people. No other nation did receive as much foreign aid from our government, plus private help through Churches and such as Haiti and yet, they lack the attitude for wanting to make it on their own. It has been a pleasure for us to do our training in countries where you see improvement, where the locals take it over and become successful. Like the old Chinese proverb goes: Don't feed them fish but teach them how to catch fish themselves.<br />Wish your niece all the best. Both my husband and I are of the opinion that all youth, if not joining the military, should at least spend half a year in a third world country. That will teach them a LOT. They will appreciate more the LUXURY LIFE that we all are living here. Spoiled rotten and unable to handle the slightest problems that come their way as the parents cleared most obstacles for them.<br />Have a great week!<br /><br />MarietteMariettehttp://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-5552313988184021092011-03-13T04:46:08.695-07:002011-03-13T04:46:08.695-07:00What an honorable and rewarding thing your niece i...What an honorable and rewarding thing your niece is doing. God bless her and keep her safe.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925673616741434546.post-31476820243055861422011-03-12T21:21:29.340-08:002011-03-12T21:21:29.340-08:00Your niece must be a special person. I have alwys ...Your niece must be a special person. I have alwys admired those people who go and do. Remember Tom Dooley?<br /><br />These bags in the pictures I assume are from Haiti. Does your niece bring them back and market them herself?Bookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.com