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| 4th August 2009 Cheryl | Hujambo! - From: Here Comes The Rain Again... I can hardly believe it's been 9 months either. I think you're right in only having a bit of furniture. Better air flow. :) I'll try and get some goodies sent to you later this month. I have to tell you that from Chris's post, Kenya sounds positively cosmopolitan. Seriously, the story about your attack was very disturbing. Please be safe!! |
| 28th July 2009 Neha | - From: The Missing Week... I agree that people who stand for making this world better sometimes no one realizes their point.I am from India and much of the myths and things talked about in this blog seems I have seen.I mean even in India animals are abused,people or streets,poverty everywhere and thats due to our population and our system as such.Almost all the things you have written is what happens in India too.In India however there are levels like upper level,middle level and the low people.For the low people this is the reality.Change comes not in a day.Change comes by doing it,Thanks John and all the gang who does it for someone.I will keep you all in my prayers.I wish as Americans who got everything so simple this can be a start point to think and always be thankful and yeah always having the heart to know also what the other part of the world suffer.Thanks again.Bye |
| 27th July 2009 Megan Venzin | Wow! - From: The Missing Week... You are a dedicated friend Chris! That is a long trip to take, and it sounds like it was truly amazing. Good for you, dude! |
| 21st July 2009 Karen | Kay and me - From: The Missing Week... John, you do not know me but your mom is one of my best friends. She has coffee with me at my house weekly and we solve all our problems and those of the world and that includes our kids :) I keep track of you through her but this blog was the most amazing thing I have read in a long time. I have a greater appreciation for you and your work and sacrifices as well as how "rich" I am in comparison to the life you and your countrymen are living. May you have peace and more than that safety. The gang incident was unreal...Shalom. |
| 20th July 2009 JKS | Great trip - From: The Missing Week... Glad you went & thanks for the story |
| 12th July 2009 Megan Venzin | Happy Fourth! - From: America's Fall of the Derg Celebration John! Sounds like an eventful Fourth of July. Nothing says Independence like having the freedom to hack up carcasses and personally transport them to a sweaty guy who grinds the animal remains into an edible patty. DELICIOUS! And what's a holiday without injury? It sounds like you are having a truly amazing time. I love that you have taken on all of these projects. You're really making the most of your time in the Peace Corps. I admire that so much. I spent my Fourth of July eating Reindeer Corndogs at a street festival in Anchorage, AK. It is so beautiful up there! You will have to visit sometime when you get the chance. It's totally up your alley! I went white water rafting, mountain climbing and I even did the back country Stampede Trail Jeep Safari where Chris McCandles died (the Into the Wild guy). The best part about Alaska in the summer is, THE SUN NEVER GOES DOWN! I hope to talk to you soon. I'm moving to NYC at the end of August, so I'm busy wrapping things up here in Cincinnati. Stay in touch! |
| 8th July 2009 Cheryl | Jambo! - From: America's Fall of the Derg Celebration Mike's in SA right now, and I leave for Kenya on Saturday. We'll be right next door to you! Terrible drought in Kasigau, so we've been told no showers while in bush camp. Ugh. That's 2 weeks, Johnny. You and Brian would have had a heyday. |
| 6th July 2009 Shkala | - From: America's Fall of the Derg Celebration Well, I must say . . . I'm a bit jealous of your 4th of July celebration. It sounded much more eventful and fun than mine was. I didn't even get to enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs. I just went to Brew Co. and listened to Canago. It seems like your having an awesome and a very self-fulfilling time over there. Keep up the great work and stay safe. Oh, and I still haven't received a letter from you, but I'm looking forward to it! Talk to you soon, Buddy. Peace~Shkala |
| 6th July 2009 Tsega | Country Code - From: America's Fall of the Derg Celebration Sounds like you had a cool 4th... this time next week I will be leaving the States for a month in Ethiopia... I can't wait... anyways the country code for Ethiopia is 251. Tsega |
| 19th June 2009 Tsega Igwebe | Nice Adventure - From: A Story of Sorts... Hi there... sometimes the best adventures are the unplanned or unauthorized ones... Sounds like you are having a blast there and sometimes it takes you going on a journey and returning home to get the feeling that you belong somewhere (I think that made sense)... Anyways I head to Addis next month I will have to check out this Mexican resturant that you mentioned... LOL... Anyways your last blog was from May hopefully things are well there... |
| 18th June 2009 Em | missing youu johnyboy! - From: 6 Months In Country hey bubba! we miss you lots! glad to hear you're doing well. i need your email, we went to MD this week for Aunt Barb's memorial service and i'd like to send you an updated picture of the fam. Oh yeah, i got a picture of uncle rick playing beer pong!! hahaha i hope everythings great down there, i've tried callin a few times but it always rings and rings.. oh wel it must have been when you were out of range! We are so proud of you and miss you all the time. ilove you so much, you're always in my heart as well as in my prayers. |
| 17th June 2009 Cheryl Kirby-Stokes | ???? - From: A Story of Sorts... John, I was getting worried about you! This is the first email I've received from you in a couple of months. And this one is from May?! Are you okee okee? |
| 4th May 2009 Cheryl | Oh, my... - From: Happy Belated International Labor Day!!!! I didn't realize you all had the option of ET. How does that affect your stipend? Do you get reassigned? Why do you think Ehtiopia is like that? I've only been to two African countries, but never was it so bad in either one. Are they simply resentful of American NGO's? What about other countries' (sp?) representatives? Are they similarly harrassed? What a pain in the booty! Hang in there, John. |
| 4th May 2009 Elysia | - From: Long time no see.... That's amazing you are doing a project on sex workers. I would be really interested in hearing your work with that. Thanks for keepin us all posted on what's goin on in Africa! Have a great day John! |
| 3rd May 2009 Abebe | - From: Happy Belated International Labor Day!!!! Hello John.. First I want to tell you that your 'blog' is not worth of the time that need to read let alone for replying.but for the disapointement I got from reading it I want to say you a couple os sentences.YOu are in Ethiopia not because you wanted to do miracles for the country or it's peoples.Rather you are there because a dumb guy like you have no option to win his bread,than going some where in the name of the poors and mourn all the time.I really wonder if you lost a thing that is good about Ethiopia..Iam sure the workers of other NGOs has no any intention of returning soon as you said.But if they do who cares,anybody knows that they are there for a simple reason,,,,, |
| 14th April 2009 Cheryl | Soccer Blues - From: Long time no see.... I know what made me tear up was the thought of kids kicking around a plastic bag with a sock in it. Do I need to send some soccer balls, John? Please note my email address is no longer cheryl@alivebg.org. If that was my smarty husband with the English remark, just ignore him. He's in the throes of editing a thesis. He suffers mightily. I miss you, John! Keep experimenting with the cooking. |
| 13th April 2009 Mike | keep 'em coming - From: Long time no see.... Hi, John- I'm enjoying your blogs. The English in this one was so good I almost teared up! cheers, Mike |
| 7th April 2009 Cheryl Kirby-Stokes | Jambo! - From: Today is a Great Day! Do they say that there? I just got done looking at your pictures. Thank you so much! Love the one of you and Yamamoto. I bet the shaved head feels much better. Are you allowed to drive the Bajajs? |
| 25th March 2009 Joannah | http://linuxmemory.net - From: New Blog... I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often. Joannah http://linuxmemory.net |
| 25th March 2009 craig | 155? - From: Special Delivery How could you be any skinnier than you were when you left. . .did you give away a kidney or something? |
| 23rd March 2009 Caseballs | Hey buddy - From: Today is a Great Day! Hey man, I haven't heard from you in awhile. I blame the Peace Corps on that, but I hope all is well. I am an avid reader of your blogs. It sounds like this is going to turn out to be an amazing experience. I plan to send you a package. I know you've posted your mailing address several times, but if you think of it, could you send it to me on facebook or something? If not, I'll cycle through the previous blogs and get it. Take care man, and I'll be thinking of you. |
| 23rd March 2009 Jim Gray | Dude - From: Today is a Great Day! I'm so proud of you, you are doing some incredible stuffs. |
| 19th March 2009 Cheryl | Unbelieveable! - From: New Blog... It made it! Thank God! I didn't really believe you'd ever see those fish. Maybe those'll help you gain weight. Be sure to keep an eye on that. That's nothing to monkey around with. |
| 17th March 2009 emily | :] - From: New Blog... its st.pattys day! i hope you're celebrating accordingly! i can't believe you made wine, even if it tasted like mad dog, it's still pretty cool to say.. and fireworks?!?! im sure that is a sign that you are supposed to be there! haha-- i miss you-- emi |
| 16th March 2009 JKSchell | Sound great... - From: New Blog... You sound like you are really getting into your time. Very pround of you and your successes. What is locking and popping? JKS |
| 8th March 2009 emily | :) - From: Special Delivery im glad to hear you're doing so well! i cant imagine you weighing 155-lol i weigh 140 haha but anyways. hopefully you'll be getting some more things in the mail soon :) im going home tomorrow. im super excited. i wish you were gonna be there cause then there'd be good food in the house lol.. i miss you very much and i love you! |
| 24th February 2009 craig | Banana! - From: Day 87 or thereabouts... I've actually seen that happen once believe it or not. . .but it wasn't in africa so it wasn't as funny . .. but it was a 6'6" girls that was like 250 lbs. so maybe it was as funny . .. either way we both win! Hey man side note I sent that harmonica (finally) and I had written the slightly wrong address on it so it got sent back. . .it will be re-mailed correctly sir! Hope all is well buddy |
| 24th February 2009 Cheryl Kirby-Stokes | LOL - From: Day 87 or thereabouts... This is definitely the best way to begin a work day! |
| 20th February 2009 Cheryl Kirby-Stokes | Dearest John... - From: This is what I am doing for 2 years... You are a hoot. I haven't stopped laughing yet. Wait. Should I be laughing? Mike and I stink, yes, because we forgot about your box of goodies, but it is now on my weekend to-do list. Swear. Keep writing. These are absolutely priceless. I can't wait to see some pictures someday, but again, don't stress about it. I believe the mind pictures are better anyway. Does the break dancing count as a completed task? |
| 19th January 2009 hannah | - From: Hey There Stranger! Hey its good to hear that things are starting to come along for you.Thats awesome you get to go with your friends. What does it look like in Addis? |
| 8th January 2009 Mom | titans in playoffs - From: January 3 Saturday the Titans play Baltimore here at home(playoffs). Keegan is consumed with Titan talk this week. We are anxious along with you on your assignment. Great things are coming your way. Love you, Mom |
| 5th January 2009 Cheryl Kirby-Stokes | Rambling is good! - From: January 3 Rambling about a different country is always interesting. You could be another Hunter S. Thompson, stream of consciousness type stuff. Hope you get the national park! |
| 4th January 2009 JKS | Happy New Year - From: January 3 Have a great year. It will get better and better. JKS |
| 31st December 2008 Cheryl Kirby-Stokes | Happy New Year! - From: 36 hours till I don't celebrate New Years... I want a picture of you with that placard and a detailed description of everyone's reaction. You crack me up. Mike and I will be getting a package ready for you soon. Thanks for the list of goodies you need. I'm going to throw in some wicking socks for good measure. Humid, moldy feet are not healthy. |
| 31st December 2008 hannah | - From: 36 hours till I don't celebrate New Years... i can't believe your gone. i look at pictures of you and it makes me feel better. These emails make it seem like you never left. That's awesome your learning all those different languages. new year's eve in a different country has to be in a top ten of new experiences.i love you and i can't wait to hear about what happens next. |
| 31st December 2008 Mom | 12 hours til we sleep thru it - From: 36 hours till I don't celebrate New Years... Sounds like your sense of humor is still in tact. I believe your new year(s) started last month. Oh and keep you your clothes on, I hear there's an Aids epidemic over there. I miss you and love you lots... |
| 30th December 2008 derek | new years party - From: 36 hours till I don't celebrate New Years... case of 1.75L Clan McGregor for the festivities? |
| 30th December 2008 JKS | Happy New Year - From: 36 hours till I don't celebrate New Years... You sound great with your humor intact. Don't push yourself, out of country successes come only with time. K. |
| 29th December 2008 Elysia Williams | - From: Christmas!!! Hey John! Thanks for keeping up to date on how things are goin in Ethiopia. It's always exciting to hear from you. I know Chris would like to get these sent directly to his email, christopher.woodling@wku.edu, so add him to the list. I can't imagine what the food is like over there. I'm such a picky eater. I had a hard time when we went to Europe and that's pretty sad. Have a great day! |
| 26th December 2008 megan | Missing you! - From: Christmas!!! I ordered your Chacos, so as soon as I get them, I will be sending you a package with them and some other goodies! I am so proud of you John. I can't wait to see your pictures. Soak it all up and come back to us! I love you so much and I miss you everyday! |
| 26th December 2008 Emily Lamon | Miss ya! - From: Christmas!!! hey hey! i miss you lots more then i could have ever imagined. This morning i was the last person to wake up, which was very weird. We played this board game called "Last Word" which was something that would be right up your alley! You have a stack of cards with categories and a stack with letters of the alphabet, and you have to think of a word that fits in the category and starts with the letter. The person that can get the last one in before the buzzer gets the point. With your quick wit, i think you would be awesome. We saved you a christmas cracker/popper. :] i know you hear it from everyone, but we all miss you! Merry Christmas, i love you very much. em |
| 26th December 2008 JKS | - From: Christmas!!! Hang in there buddy. Tough being out of country during Christmas. You sound great. Will work on care package. Krist |
| 26th December 2008 Lamons | Christmas - From: Christmas!!! We are together for Christmas, and your reading your Christmas entry is the highlight of our day. We are practicing on the trivia games so we can beat you when you get home. Puzzles and other things(not too sure about the cheese) are on the way. We found out that it wsn't you making the silent but deadly's. We love you so much and are so very proud of you, Mom, Dad, Allie, Emily and Hannah |
| 24th December 2008 Uncle Bob | Wishing you the best - From: First Week Completed Hi John I am at Grandmas and it is Christmas eve - just saw a print out of your blog. Wanted to tell you how much we all wish you were here but also very glad that you are getting engaged in Ethiopia. It is always good to remember the name of the Corp Peace Corp and to make peace in the world is the best you can do!! Love from all of us Bob |
| 19th December 2008 Kay Lamon | - From: 107 weeks left... A tub and a bucket? Is this indoors or out? Are we talking electricity? Sounds like your host father is a good guy. I am loving driving your car, it runs great! |
| 16th December 2008 Alan | package - From: 107 weeks left... Hey buddy, I move back in with my parents in a matter of days. Mj without you is going to suck, but I can't even imagine how you must be feeling. I didn't know you could receive packages. I'm going to try to send you a box of goodies. So expect something.. at some point. |
| 16th December 2008 allyse | - From: 107 weeks left... hey john. i am glad i get to hear from you as often as i do. it seems like you're learning a lot about life. i am just working; i can't really tell if i'm learning much other than trying to get out of debt lol. i talked to a friend and he said to try to say this to you. i'm not sure if it's the language you are speaking or not, but i think he said "endemen nah/nesh" means good morning or how are you, i'm not really sure. i think one is feminine and the other is masculine. again, i'm not sure if you actually speak this or even what it means, but i'm curious. i certainly do miss you, and i'm glad to hear that you are safe. you will be in my thoughts. i love you. |
| 16th December 2008 JKSchell | Cold and nasty ice here... - From: 107 weeks left... IL gov. Bladonvitch (?) is up on corruption charges for trying to sell Obama's replacement seat in the Senate..got him on phone tap but he refuses to leave. Pretty interesting. Seen any cool animals, esp. reptiles? |
| 15th December 2008 Cheryl Kirby-Stokes | - From: 107 weeks left... Dear John, Wow! they had you leave toot sweet! Got a question for you, and I apologize for bringing up business. Do you remember how much money you took with you to Kenya for basket buying? Lauren's trying to work up her final report and needs that number. Don't stress with the pictures. Remember how long it took to even get the Internet up in Voi. Sooooo not worth the trouble. |
| 13th December 2008 Jacquie | - From: First Week Completed John! I am really enjoying reading your journal entries! I am glad that you made it safe and are doing well. I am thinking of you as I take my law school exams - definitely wish I had joined the peace corps instead. =) Best of luck - can't wait to see pictures. Jacquie |