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| 29th July 2009 Richard | - From: The Mali Finale! part 6- Sevare & Bandiagara having just visited Mali I enjoyed your artcle. You may wish to take a look at my thoughts on http://richardsmindspaces.blogspot.com |
| 18th May 2009 emma | - From: Reflections... johnny, it has been awesome to read your stories from ghana. i am glad you had such a wonderfully rich time and i'm only sad i won't get a tackle hug! i wish you a good homecoming. it's probably not gonna be what you expect, but give it time and the pieces of the puzzle that is your life will come together again. they just might not be in the exact same spot where they used to be. |
| 14th May 2009 Rena | - From: Reflections... So proud of you. Thanks for keeping your head up. Your parents taught you well. Will glad to see you soon. And you STAY FROSTY! |
| 14th May 2009 A. Muller | - From: Reflections... Congrats on finishin up the semester. So thrilled you got to have this experience! Have a safe trip coming back |
| 13th May 2009 Cindy | Frosty's coming home! - From: Reflections... You are a lucky young man Jonathan. There are students waiting to be in your classroom when you graduate--hundreds of them! Teach the children well--share the world with them. Mrs. Garwick |
| 13th May 2009 MoM | Yeah! - From: Reflections... We are soooo proud and excited! Looking forward to seeing you in the next few days! Blessings! Finish Strong!! MoM |
| 4th May 2009 Wesa Brantl | I read it all - From: The Mali Finale! part 8- The Race Back to Accra Hi John. Looking forward to seeing you nest week. Yes, I read the whole saga (didn't quite follow it all) and enjoyed your travels vicariously. Prayers for good testing and safe travel headed your way. Mrs. B |
| 2nd May 2009 Nancy Davis | Welcome Home! - From: The Mali Finale! part 8- The Race Back to Accra Jon, I'm glad you made it back safely from that adventure. I think you'll definately appreciate the US when you get home. Do the tro-tro's ALWAYS break down or have a flat tire?? Love ya'. See you soon. |
| 30th April 2009 Amanda M | - From: The Mali Finale! part 5- Timbuktu You look like a pro on that Camel. You 8 part stories are a great relief from all the Final Week stress coming my way. It sounds amazing enjoy what time you have left :) |
| 27th April 2009 MoM | Wow! - From: The Mali Finale! part 3- Mopti The good thing about reading your blogs, is that i know you survived, which is a good thing from your mother's point of view. you are amazing! we miss you and look forward to seeing you in a few short weeks. love you much! |
| 26th April 2009 rac026 | Lazyness - From: The Mali Finale! part 1 Brother, i fulley understand this 8 entry business. I still have yet to finish my entry of my semana Santa excursions. One more entry i hope, and a picture gallery!! This adventure of yours how ever sounds amazingly epic. I'm excited! |
| 15th April 2009 amanda m | - From: An Overnight Stay In the City of Lome! Oh Jonathan your adventures never cease to amaze me and make me laugh :) I'm so glad you're having fun, see everything. also a sidenote we are reading a book in one of my classes about a girl who was from Togo |
| 14th April 2009 Karen Schmidt | You were my Art student; Eisenhower Middle School - From: An Overnight Stay In the City of Lome! Jonathan, In 1982 I spent a summer in Burkino Faso and Cote D'Ivoire. My parents worked at a hospital at Djibo, Burkino Faso for almost 2 years. It was one of the more profound experiences of my adult life! The country of Burkino Faso was then called Upper Volta. The disruption of the overthrown gov. began while my parents were there. Oh how I envy you! Your mother told me about your adventure and gave me your blog address. I will look forward to reading your updates. I am enjoying your writing style! Your description of bumpy roads, broken down vehicles, waiting . . . and waiting, heat, coping with french and a culture foreign to me bring back memories. We made 3 trips to Abijan the summer I spent in Burkino Faso. I remember being excited about modern accomodations and water I could drink from the tap. I must get out my old slides. Enjoy, learn . . . be careful. Karen Schmidt (One of your teachers from EMS . . Art) |
| 12th April 2009 MoM & D.A.D. | Hey Jon - From: An Overnight Stay In the City of Lome! You Stay Frosty! He is Risen! love you much, MoM & D.A.D. |
| 12th April 2009 Lee Rivers | He's Risen!! - From: An Overnight Stay In the City of Lome! Happy Easter little bro! |
| 12th April 2009 Lee Rivers | Hello - From: Escapades in the Ivory Coast Hey bro! Sounds like things are going really well. It's tough to believe that the semester is almost over. I must say it has been a real treat reading your entries. Once i start traveling the world with Q, i'll have to make arrangements for to you to come with and record our adventures, lol, but seriously your messages are a great escape from the norm. Ya never know when you've get back to Ghana, live it up & be safe! Love ya-lee P.S. "If I wanted something easy I would have gone to Australia…" about that comment: I'll have you know i took a neuroanatomy and biomechanics course while in Oz mate! It's ok Jon. I'll let it slide b/c i understand that you're still too young to understand what challenging courses are like...ooooh burn! |
| 12th April 2009 rac026 | AHHH!! 5 Weeks! - From: Escapades in the Ivory Coast Brother! Hey, I just got back this morning from a week long journey in central Mexico. I'm just about to start updating my blog again from being backlogged, So much to write! Yikes! Anyways it's good to hear that your trips are all so amazing and wonderful!. I get done here in 5 weeks! Isn't that nuts! But it doesn't come easy, I have tests this week, and finals the week i go back. But thankfully we have a long weekend the week or two before finals, well i always have long weekends with only having classes Tuesday and Thursday, but now everyone has one so I can travel with friends! Anyways can't wait to see you, exchange stories, and just be home! Take care and good luck on your West Afrika (the spanish spelling) adventures! Live life to the fullest and without regrets my brother. Until next time, B-Ro (Brother Rob)(idk what's up with it i just let my fingers type whatever and then i read it later to figure out what i wrote..haha) |
| 10th April 2009 Gerry Walton | Counting the days - From: Escapades in the Ivory Coast Hi John, The trip to the I coast sounds great, a little less adventurous than some of the others. I look forward to your adventures. I'm so glad that you are having fun but I will be glad when you return. Your writtings of your accounts are great but I know they will be greater when you get home and tell them in person. Love you and God bless you. Ps, Ive sent you some snail mail again, hope you get it, let me know. Grama Gerry |
| 6th April 2009 Cindy | "Stay Frosty" - From: The Return To Kumasi... Jonathan--please do me a favor and sign your next blog with something other than "Stay Frosty Gang." We've had enough winter here--wind, rain, snow, cold--all today! 4/5/09 Thank you! I'm very ready for spring. I'd like to garden a bit in my retirement and sit on my deck reading a book watching nature in my backyard in my shorts! You are such a good writer Jonathan. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with us. Bless you. Remember, NO more "Frosty!" |
| 3rd April 2009 emma | football! - From: The Return To Kumasi... as always, it's great to read your stories, johnny. but the absolutely most amazingly awesome thing is to see you use the real name of the game :D YEAH! |
| 3rd April 2009 Grama Walton | glad to hear - From: The Return To Kumasi... Now John, this looks like good safe fun, all you had to do was get there and watch the game. The no water is another story(smile) Love to you Grama Gerry |
| 2nd April 2009 Jen Lemons | Hey - From: The Return To Kumasi... I'm jealous, this looks like so much fun. We miss you here, but i know ur having the greatest time. Can't wait to go overseas myself. Have a great weekend! |
| 1st April 2009 Thomas | Wow - From: The Return To Kumasi... Everything you are looks so fun jon. I'm jealous! |
| 1st April 2009 Grama Walton | making me old - From: Mole pt 3 - WACHOW!!! ...er...I mean, Wachiau Jon, I can hardly wait until you get home, your experiences are great, but they are sure making me old. Thank God. |
| 31st March 2009 Rena | Just another day ! - From: Mole pt 3 - WACHOW!!! ...er...I mean, Wachiau John, it is always great to hear from you. Hope your friends ear is o.k. Your stories come to life for me, great writing. Love YA! Rena |
| 31st March 2009 Trisha | Lion King - From: Mole pt 2 - Elephant Tracks When I was a young Warthog! When he was a young Warthooooooooooooooooooooooooog!!!!!!!! Sorry, I feel that was very necessary. I miss you buddy! Looks like you are having an amazing time! I cant wait to see you again! |
| 30th March 2009 nancy | frosty! - From: Gallery 2 By the way... your wish came true. Frosty? We just had an ice and snow storm. Ever heard of thunder snow? My mom got 24 inches in SW Kansas. Our power was out for 24 hours. We're all fine though and the temp is back in the 60s. Just thought you may want to know what's happenin' here. :) |
| 30th March 2009 NANCY | WOW! - From: Mole pt 3 - WACHOW!!! ...er...I mean, Wachiau All I can say is WOW! You are an excellent writer and I LOVE the pics. Continue to stay safe and have fun. Love ya', Nancy |
| 30th March 2009 lprice4 | regarding the bug in my ear... - From: Mole pt 3 - WACHOW!!! ...er...I mean, Wachiau "IT'S EATING MY BRAIN!!!!" |
| 30th March 2009 MoM | Hey Jon - From: Mole pt 3 - WACHOW!!! ...er...I mean, Wachiau Wow! A bug in the ear! Amazing... love you much, |
| 21st March 2009 Patty Clark | Just found you ! - From: A Closer Look at the University of Ghana Your Mom passed on the information for us to be able to keep up with you! We're excited to get the chance to follow your adventure, it sounds GREAT so far! |
| 17th March 2009 Rena | As always... - From: Intermission I look forward to hearing from you. So proud of you, but what about all of these bars that you are going too! (smiles) |
| 16th March 2009 Deb Kluttz | Amazing scenery! - From: A Closer Look at the University of Ghana Wow, Jon! I envy you as I have looked through your photos and seen the breathtaking sites you have hiked, climbed and walked through! What a great opportunity! blessings! |
| 12th March 2009 rac026 | 3 for 1, Ha! try 4 for 1!!! - From: A Closer Look at the University of Ghana Jonny!! So your 3 for 1 Blog special today reminded me of the evidentally very common 4 for 1 buisness suit sales in the centers of many of the mexican cities. They were so enticing. Why anyone would need 4 suits at the same time i have no idea, choices i suppose. But the deal alone almost got me, i just had to remind myself that i have no money to waste. That gets me through most stupid purchases. But yea so basically that's all i have i need to update soon, maybe after this next trip! I'm so glad to hear from you and to read that everything is going well. As you said sooner that we know it we'll be back in the states and this will all seem like a huge dream. But anyways Take Care and keep living your dream semester! Live life to the fullest, because then you don't have to worry about it being half full or half empty! ~Roberto |
| 12th March 2009 MoM | Great Pictures - From: A Closer Look at the University of Ghana How Cool! Good to see pictures of you! Blessings... love you much, MoM |
| 12th March 2009 Thomas | Haha - From: A Closer Look at the University of Ghana Wow Jon I just killed like 30 minutes of one of my classes reading these three entries. Thanks for the excuse to zone out of my Disney class! |
| 3rd March 2009 emma | hello ghana, this is finland calling. - From: Adventures in the Volta Region hi johnny! after spending two weeks in emporia i can safely say that it is not the same without you; i definitely missed your smiling face there. that said, it's wonderful to read about your adventures, both because i'm glad you're having such an amazing time and because your posts are just so very... you. see you... sometime! |
| 2nd March 2009 Jennifer | Sounds like an adventure - From: Adventures in the Volta Region I love reading your blogs! You really are quite the writer....grabbed a tro tro on the way to Hohoe! (I don't know how to pronouce Hohoe, but it sounded like it rhymes with Tro Tro!) Guess what you missed this morning? You are going to be SO upset......handing out parking permits to the RR Conf attendees in 20 degree weather! I know, you must be crying at this very moment. In all seriousness...we miss you. Have fun and keep up the great adventure telling. |
| 28th February 2009 Aunt Karen | Nephew - From: Gallery 2 Hi Jonathan, Love reading your stories and real life experiences. You are an excellent writer so sometimes I feel like I'm actually there with you in Ghana. I can tell you though I'm sure glad I'm not on all of those hikes. You know it would be to hot for me! Wish you well, please let me know if I can send you anything. Do you need something? Love you much and praying for you always. Love, KC |
| 25th February 2009 Ashley | Sorry - From: Adventures in the Volta Region I would love to stay Frosty for you Johnny but sadly it's 73 degrees here today and I just can't seem to feel cold.. XD! Keep exploring Johnny! and have so much fun that when you come back you'll decide to be a biology major! ^_^ |
| 20th February 2009 Gerry Walton | Hi John - From: Just Another Day in Paradise... Hi John, just wanted to holler at you. You sure are having fun, the excitement in my life is that we have a new baby in the family. It's from the goat family and for a while it will be called "Baby", he's so cute. Thats life down on the farm. Keep having fun, but be careful. My prayers are with you. Grama Gerry |
| 18th February 2009 Q. Olivia | - From: Just Another Day in Paradise... lee and I had a blast reading this Jon. it sounds like you are having a great time. we really look forward to reading your blog these days and your pictures you have taken are awesome. cannot wait untl the next time. Happy Valentine's Day. |
| 18th February 2009 Q. Olivia | - From: Classes, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Kakum... this was a moving and powerful entry. i love the way you explain and describe not only what you are seeing, but the emotions it causes. awesome entry jon! |
| 18th February 2009 nancy | lovin it! - From: The Adventure Thus Far... Jon, I'm thoroughly enjoying reading about your adventures and all of the wonderful pics. Keeping you in my prayers. Stay safe and keep having fun!!! |
| 18th February 2009 Amanda M | - From: Just Another Day in Paradise... Ohh the Batman shirt has been everywhere!!! :D |
| 16th February 2009 Evan D. | what up yo? - From: Gallery 3 Hey J-Riv!! obviously from the pictures, you must be having the time of your life. jeez, I'm pretty jealous right now. haha. If you ever get a chance to get on facebook, I've tagged you in a video where a couple of your close friends are giving you a shout out. So don't forget to watch it if you ever have the opportunity. alright buddy, stay frosty. EVAN D! |
| 16th February 2009 James | Hey dude - From: Gallery 3 Ahhh Its so cool looking! I know you having fun so i don't need to ask. Just keep sending amazing photos and stories bro!!! |
| 14th February 2009 MoM | Hey - From: Gallery 3 Wow! How beautiful. It's good to see your face!! Enjoying your adventure from afar! love you much, MoM |
| 13th February 2009 rac026 | But you just gotta roll with the punches - From: Gallery 3 Johnny! I'm so glad to see that you're having an awesome time! In a week i'll be in veracruz soaking in the sun as well as taking in Carnival de Veracruz, a HUGE fiesta once a year. Anyways i love the pictures and i expect you to keep taking advantage of your trips! See you later Brother!! Vaya en paz y en el nombre de Dios! Beto |
| 12th February 2009 lprice4 | Potel, Schmotel... - From: Classes, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Kakum... Yea really dude, update more often and it wont take me 45 hours to read your blog ;) ive decided you can put anything before -otel. "im staying in a potel this weekend" translation: im staying in a really cheap "poor" hotel lol! |
