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Our Amazing Trip
Merritt, You did a wonderful job summarizing our trip. It felt like I was taking the journey once again as I read through your blog. Your descriptions and opinions were very appropriate, and I am so glad that we had this experience together. If only I hadn't taken over 1800 photos, I would be farther along in getting them available for people to see! However, I am now down to just over 900 pictures. Once I can cut that in half, I will be good to go! Love, Mom
From Blog: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Date: 29th April 2013
Wonderful!
Merritt, I loved this summary of your trip. I'd gladly go float with you in the Dead Sea- in a very modest swim suit! The reflections about Jordan feeling lest military gave me new perspective about what's happening in Amman. The way to worship separately during worship gave me pause for thought about what it means to commune with God. The piano in the hotel anecdote was a good one- not always sure what's happening! Finally, I'm in full support of this idea to have person to person diplomacy as a way to break down fears. Thank you for your sharing.
From Blog: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Wonderful!
Merritt, I loved this summary of your trip. I'd gladly go float with you in the Dead Sea- in a very modest swim suit! The reflections about Jordan feeling lest military gave me new perspective about what's happening in Amman. The way to worship separately during worship gave me pause for thought about what it means to commune with God. The piano in the hotel anecdote was a good one- not always sure what's happening! Finally, I'm in full support of this idea to have person to person diplomacy as a way to break down fears. Thank you for your sharing.
From Blog: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Date: 28th April 2013
Long time No see~~ Merritt Wilson
I read your itinerary about Israel trip with your Mom, so wonderful and meaningful trip. Everyone in this world will pray for "PEACE" and "Happy life with their family". Bravo! your life. unluckily, I can say, it is the clam before the storm in the Korean peninsula. :(
From Blog: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Long time No see~~ Merritt Wilson
I read your itinerary about Israel trip with your Mom, so wonderful and meaningful trip. Everyone in this world will pray for "PEACE" and "Happy life with their family". Bravo! your life. unluckily, I can say, it is the clam before the storm in the Korean peninsula. :(
From Blog: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Date: 11th April 2013
Great Writing
Again and again, I find your writing informative and inspiring. It seems that I can feel what you are feeling. Thank you so much for sharing.
From Blog: The Fork in the Road
Great Writing
Again and again, I find your writing informative and inspiring. It seems that I can feel what you are feeling. Thank you so much for sharing.
From Blog: The Fork in the Road
Date: 9th April 2013
Family--An Anchor
It's not always easy to be part of a family, but I'm glad to know that we were able to tip the scale and help you make a hard decision about where you should be. Friends are also family, and sometimes we are able to have a work family. There are many families, but the real family(ies) is(are) the one(s) that love(s) you unconditionally. Love, Mom
From Blog: The Fork in the Road
Family--An Anchor
It's not always easy to be part of a family, but I'm glad to know that we were able to tip the scale and help you make a hard decision about where you should be. Friends are also family, and sometimes we are able to have a work family. There are many families, but the real family(ies) is(are) the one(s) that love(s) you unconditionally. Love, Mom
From Blog: The Fork in the Road
Date: 18th December 2012
Prague
Hi! Could you share details of the prague visit?... where did you stay? did you use a tour operator? any 'must-do'...'must-see' recommendations? is there any kind of local transportation?- or do you just walk? is finding veggie food a real problem? Thanks in advance ! :)
From Blog: Pierogi and Pilsner: Foods of my Fathers
Prague
Hi! Could you share details of the prague visit?... where did you stay? did you use a tour operator? any 'must-do'...'must-see' recommendations? is there any kind of local transportation?- or do you just walk? is finding veggie food a real problem? Thanks in advance ! :)
From Blog: Pierogi and Pilsner: Foods of my Fathers
Date: 18th December 2012
We stayed at Hotel Julian in Prague--it's a bit pricey, but highly recommended given its central location in the city. We walked everywhere--the city is very walkable. Since we were in E. Europe to learn about our family's heritage, my 'must see' recommendations may be different than the average tourist. However, I recommend the Jewish cemetery/quarter of the city; the astrological clock; the town square; Old Town; the St. Charles Bridge; the Prague Castle; etc. You really can't go wrong! It was a bit tough to find vegetarian food, but I eat seafood and fish so didn't suffer too much. :)
From Blog: Pierogi and Pilsner: Foods of my Fathers
We stayed at Hotel Julian in Prague--it's a bit pricey, but highly recommended given its central location in the city. We walked everywhere--the city is very walkable. Since we were in E. Europe to learn about our family's heritage, my 'must see' recommendations may be different than the average tourist. However, I recommend the Jewish cemetery/quarter of the city; the astrological clock; the town square; Old Town; the St. Charles Bridge; the Prague Castle; etc. You really can't go wrong! It was a bit tough to find vegetarian food, but I eat seafood and fish so didn't suffer too much. :)
From Blog: Pierogi and Pilsner: Foods of my Fathers
Date: 24th October 2012
Family Is everything!
Thanks for writing your wonderful comments. I know that Grandma is smiling knowing that you are home and are on a great journey establishing a new life while treasuring the old. Have a great rest of the week. Homecoming is this weekend. GO BADGERS! Love, Aunt Tudy
From Blog: The Parting Glass
Family Is everything!
Thanks for writing your wonderful comments. I know that Grandma is smiling knowing that you are home and are on a great journey establishing a new life while treasuring the old. Have a great rest of the week. Homecoming is this weekend. GO BADGERS! Love, Aunt Tudy
From Blog: The Parting Glass
Date: 24th October 2012
The Parting Glass
Merritt, What a moving blog! I love the "Parting Glass" with its Celtic sound. I am most familiar and have heard the Wailin' Jennys perform this as their final song in concert. Such a good sound! Yes this does evoke sweet memories of family and loved ones. It's fun for me that I spent many nights with my grandparents on my mom's side. Mat I were just talking about that- we lived an hour outside of St. Louis and Principia Lower School. I would stay the night on Mondays or Wednesdays for my ballet lessons. I learned to sew, to cook, to play the recorder, danced in their living room, snuck to the grocery store to get a candy bar, learned to play Scrabble and Cribbage and generally felt loved. It's cool that now I live in Middleton, where you grew up and in WI where my grandparents met and lived. Things do come full-circle and yes family is "everything." Much love, Ginger
From Blog: The Parting Glass
The Parting Glass
Merritt, What a moving blog! I love the "Parting Glass" with its Celtic sound. I am most familiar and have heard the Wailin' Jennys perform this as their final song in concert. Such a good sound! Yes this does evoke sweet memories of family and loved ones. It's fun for me that I spent many nights with my grandparents on my mom's side. Mat I were just talking about that- we lived an hour outside of St. Louis and Principia Lower School. I would stay the night on Mondays or Wednesdays for my ballet lessons. I learned to sew, to cook, to play the recorder, danced in their living room, snuck to the grocery store to get a candy bar, learned to play Scrabble and Cribbage and generally felt loved. It's cool that now I live in Middleton, where you grew up and in WI where my grandparents met and lived. Things do come full-circle and yes family is "everything." Much love, Ginger
From Blog: The Parting Glass
Date: 15th October 2012
What a Wonderful Time It Was!
Thanks, Hon, for all of your descriptive verbage and insightful comments. We did have a great trip.
From Blog: Pierogi and Pilsner: Foods of my Fathers
What a Wonderful Time It Was!
Thanks, Hon, for all of your descriptive verbage and insightful comments. We did have a great trip.
From Blog: Pierogi and Pilsner: Foods of my Fathers
Date: 19th September 2012
What an interesting blog...
this wasn't about you traveling, but about 15 Chinese students experiencing Minnesota. I hope that the program continues.
From Blog: The Duckling Project
What an interesting blog...
this wasn't about you traveling, but about 15 Chinese students experiencing Minnesota. I hope that the program continues.
From Blog: The Duckling Project
Date: 5th July 2012
Merritt- I love this letter to Grandma Ruth. It helps me to see that yes, we never loose those we love. My great aunt Ruby has been keeping in touch lately with spontaneous calls to tell me, "I love you and remember to love your husband!" Thank you and hope to find the RSS feed here to be notified about future posts.
From Blog: An Open Letter to Grandma Ruth
Merritt- I love this letter to Grandma Ruth. It helps me to see that yes, we never loose those we love. My great aunt Ruby has been keeping in touch lately with spontaneous calls to tell me, "I love you and remember to love your husband!" Thank you and hope to find the RSS feed here to be notified about future posts.
From Blog: An Open Letter to Grandma Ruth
Date: 30th April 2012
Thank you for your memories
Thank you for sharing your memories in your "Touching Tribute" to your Grandma Ruth. She was a wonderful and well-loved lady. You are a wonderfully wise and self-assured young woman. How lucky you are to have such a strong connection to her. She was so very proud of you... and of all of her grandchildren.
From Blog: An Open Letter to Grandma Ruth
Thank you for your memories
Thank you for sharing your memories in your "Touching Tribute" to your Grandma Ruth. She was a wonderful and well-loved lady. You are a wonderfully wise and self-assured young woman. How lucky you are to have such a strong connection to her. She was so very proud of you... and of all of her grandchildren.
From Blog: An Open Letter to Grandma Ruth
Date: 26th April 2012
A lovely idea to write to someone special like that each year, even if they're thought of daily. A beautiful tribute, thanks for sharing it with everyone.
From Blog: An Open Letter to Grandma Ruth
A lovely idea to write to someone special like that each year, even if they're thought of daily. A beautiful tribute, thanks for sharing it with everyone.
From Blog: An Open Letter to Grandma Ruth
Date: 26th April 2012
A Touching Tribute
What a lovely message you provided for those of us who knew your grandma as well as those who did not. It was specific to her yet universal in the idea that we all long for and have, in some way, a continued connection with those who have passed on. Your words remind us of how important that connection is and how grateful we are to have it.
From Blog: An Open Letter to Grandma Ruth
A Touching Tribute
What a lovely message you provided for those of us who knew your grandma as well as those who did not. It was specific to her yet universal in the idea that we all long for and have, in some way, a continued connection with those who have passed on. Your words remind us of how important that connection is and how grateful we are to have it.
From Blog: An Open Letter to Grandma Ruth
Date: 15th April 2012
My son does not appreciate the U.S. and takes our freedoms for granted...
so after college he moved to Asia where he teaches English until he goes to law school. I'm hoping that he finds out that life isn't so free elsewhere. In May 2009 I took my Mom, sister, and son to China where my parents were missionaries from 1947-1949. I took her to Minxian where they lived. The city was totally changed. And we attended the church in Shanghai which she had attended. The church was the same other than the congregation was all international as Chinese were prohibited from attending. I hope you have time to read my blogs about our trip.
From Blog: All Creatures of Our God and King
My son does not appreciate the U.S. and takes our freedoms for granted...
so after college he moved to Asia where he teaches English until he goes to law school. I'm hoping that he finds out that life isn't so free elsewhere. In May 2009 I took my Mom, sister, and son to China where my parents were missionaries from 1947-1949. I took her to Minxian where they lived. The city was totally changed. And we attended the church in Shanghai which she had attended. The church was the same other than the congregation was all international as Chinese were prohibited from attending. I hope you have time to read my blogs about our trip.
From Blog: All Creatures of Our God and King
Date: 15th April 2012
Inspiring observations
It really would be interesting to know what other people were thinking and feeling at your wonderful concert. But, I guess that the houghts that people had were private thoughts. Just think though how that concert inspired people to enjoy the life that is all around them and helped them see the joy in their lives. I will bet that many felt lucky to be there just as you did.have a good week! Love, Aunt Tudy
From Blog: All Creatures of Our God and King
Inspiring observations
It really would be interesting to know what other people were thinking and feeling at your wonderful concert. But, I guess that the houghts that people had were private thoughts. Just think though how that concert inspired people to enjoy the life that is all around them and helped them see the joy in their lives. I will bet that many felt lucky to be there just as you did.have a good week! Love, Aunt Tudy
From Blog: All Creatures of Our God and King
Date: 4th April 2012
What City are you IN?
Merritt, Read your article with delight. I am so happy that you are 'home' in the US and that I can visit with you via Skype much easier, time wise, than when you were in China. We all have our preferences as where we want to spend time BUT I am so glad that you chose to come back to the US so that I can visit with you, off and on, in person. Look forward to seeing you this summer. GB
From Blog: Blast from the Past
What City are you IN?
Merritt, Read your article with delight. I am so happy that you are 'home' in the US and that I can visit with you via Skype much easier, time wise, than when you were in China. We all have our preferences as where we want to spend time BUT I am so glad that you chose to come back to the US so that I can visit with you, off and on, in person. Look forward to seeing you this summer. GB
From Blog: Blast from the Past
Date: 4th April 2012
Impressive achievements
Thanks for sharing the thoughts about your past, present and future journeys. You have accomplished so much on such a short time. While we are all so proud of you, just imagine the pride that Grandma Ruth has as she follows you around the world. The lessons that she shared with you during your whole life are helping you shine to others and most importantly to yourself. I am so proud of you! Love, Aunt Tudy
From Blog: Blast from the Past
Impressive achievements
Thanks for sharing the thoughts about your past, present and future journeys. You have accomplished so much on such a short time. While we are all so proud of you, just imagine the pride that Grandma Ruth has as she follows you around the world. The lessons that she shared with you during your whole life are helping you shine to others and most importantly to yourself. I am so proud of you! Love, Aunt Tudy
From Blog: Blast from the Past
Date: 21st March 2012
Reversed culture shock...
I lived extended periods overseas so I know what you are talking about. It i sreally embarrasing to have to read fast food restaurant meues before ordering your meal! I just ran across your blog and remembered I had read them when you vacationed in Thailand, and then read many before that. However, I didn't subscribe so lost track. I have just clicked the Recommend button so that I will receive your future blogs...which you state you will continue producing, including future trips to China. I am also nominating you for Blogger of the Week.
From Blog: Dream of the Middle Kingdom
Reversed culture shock...
I lived extended periods overseas so I know what you are talking about. It i sreally embarrasing to have to read fast food restaurant meues before ordering your meal! I just ran across your blog and remembered I had read them when you vacationed in Thailand, and then read many before that. However, I didn't subscribe so lost track. I have just clicked the Recommend button so that I will receive your future blogs...which you state you will continue producing, including future trips to China. I am also nominating you for Blogger of the Week.
From Blog: Dream of the Middle Kingdom
Date: 20th March 2012
Reverse culture shock...
I remember having to study the menus at the fast food restaurants before I placed my order. Anyway, you promised you wouldn't end your blog. What can you promise by way of future blogs?
From Blog: Dream of the Middle Kingdom
Reverse culture shock...
I remember having to study the menus at the fast food restaurants before I placed my order. Anyway, you promised you wouldn't end your blog. What can you promise by way of future blogs?
From Blog: Dream of the Middle Kingdom
Date: 16th November 2011
Thank you for visitIng Thailand.
Sawasdee krup. I've just read your trip story.I like it. Hope you visit Thailand again. The north of Thailand is also good. There are also many beautiful beaches in the south like koh lipe,railay beach,similan. Thanks again. Khop khun krup
From Blog: The King and I
Thank you for visitIng Thailand.
Sawasdee krup. I've just read your trip story.I like it. Hope you visit Thailand again. The north of Thailand is also good. There are also many beautiful beaches in the south like koh lipe,railay beach,similan. Thanks again. Khop khun krup
From Blog: The King and I
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From Blog: Election Day 11/04/2008
Date: 24th September 2011
Open Minded Life Interpretation
A very uplifting discovery you've made during life's journey. You have discovered at your young age what many of us with many more years into that journey have entirely not recognized or only partially understood. I would be one of the latter. I think your discovery is due to maintaining an open minded interpretation of life's events. Thank you for sharing this revelation in your blog.
From Blog: Dirt
Open Minded Life Interpretation
A very uplifting discovery you've made during life's journey. You have discovered at your young age what many of us with many more years into that journey have entirely not recognized or only partially understood. I would be one of the latter. I think your discovery is due to maintaining an open minded interpretation of life's events. Thank you for sharing this revelation in your blog.
From Blog: Dirt
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Middle East trip
Very impressive commentary, Merritt. I was moved by your words. You have a God-given gift to put into words what your eyes see and your heart feels.
From Blog: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land