Insight into India It was like going on a journey, reading only your observations in this blog, like really wandering through the dank, hot streets, hollow eyes boring through my well-fed western frame. Again I must thank you for traveling in the stead of so many of us who need the revelation, but can't or won't yet go on our own. You reveal the greater responsibility of the human race. Love you. Kristina
honest Thank you for being brutally honest. We all need to hear truth even when it is uncomfortable. We get lost in our comfort and ignore the discomfort and pain of others. I know it must be difficult but try not to get too discouraged don't forget to look up these people are not forgotten by God no matter how it looks.
Hungry for Turkey This country that seemed so oddly-named when we took our trip around the world (in Mrs. Brown's 3rd grade class) now seems much like "Grace"...aptly named. It is truly something to crave, consume and savor. I loved your descriptions, your pictures, although I really wish I could have seen The Hair, mandy...You know what MY advice was!
I also had to think of Maria Von Trap: "She could throw a whirling dervish out of whirl!" You have a new understanding of Fraulein Maria now that you've seen the W.D.'s. Something about Istanbul has captured me through you guys; I hope someday to visit--maybe even with you as my tour guides. I can just hear Griff, "This was a cathedral, then a mosque...but God isn't in a building. Let's take a walk through..." I loved that simply-uttered observation. I love Griff! I'm sure God nodded in approval over that one.
All my love to my favorite vagabonds. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Great blog! Really am enjoying catching up with your travels- just came across this today!
I know you've long since awarded a postcard to one of your students, but I had to take a stab at your trivia question:
Maria Teresa of Spain
Diego Velasquez
Lead our Country, Please I have realized reading your blogs, that with your understanding, empathy and level-headedness, I would absolutely trust you two to run this country of ours - I believe to the improvement and enrichment to us all. I throw my joyful heart into the hope that the upcoming week finds you more rested, fulfilled, proud of yourselves and filled with hope. Y'all are my heroes.
Thanks Thanks for opening my eyes about a part of the world I know nothing and had a bit of fear about. Jenny had sharred some of your blogs with me. I am interested. fell like I travel with your eyes...
Finally I got on the computer and found your sight. This is my first blog experience...
Friendly competition Hi guys, hey Mandy, looks like there is another writer in the family. I guess the book is going to have to be written by the dynamic duo. Good job Griff; it was very interesting and informative.
My Singin' Sis. I could almost picture the bolivian moonbeams bouncing off your shining face as you burst into a sudden rendition of "Midnight at the Oasis." Makes me laugh and cry and miss you most. There should be a more beautiful name for what you're writing than "blog." It's so wonderful to hear your stories, mandy. I miss you so much. Love, Sammi.
I've become rather cynical Indeed, we have been a strong people who have fought for our rights from our government (as is set up for by our forefathers). And, we have been so very blessed by God. We are truly a country of plenty, not always well distributed, but generally, if one works hard his/her needs and wants are well met. Unfortunately I have become rather cynical in only the last couple of years. As always, it seems, no matter where, the masses are not quenched and the ones in charge mostly have terrible powery complexes and consider themselves God-like. And, so, as I read about Peru I sit and pray that this is not where we are headed. As you learned from being right there, it seems, more and more, that the choices thrust upon us are to select the 'one' who will do the least damage, the 'one' who will lie to us the least', the 'one' who most eloquently (almost) makes us believe he is for the "little man". I guess, as we look at Peru and the rest of S.America, the rest of the world for that matter, we see that it all makes more of a case for the need to find our hope 'otherwhereelse' than in this world. It confirms for me that God is our only real hope. In the meantime...thanks for the honest and reflective political insight, Griff. I really enjoyed it. Even more so knowing that it was coming from someone who has a good general understanding of political history/science...and my son-in-law! Good job!
Hey Mandy and Griffers... Transported to Greece--not a lot of complaints here! Thanks for again taking us with you to your far-reaching destinations. I loved this blog. It had a rhythm to it, not unlike the waves of the sea. Perhaps the Agean had more effect on you than you have realized. It seems you were able to walk the fine line between continuing to mull, wrestle, suffer with, contemplate all that you've seen, all those you've come to love, while at the same time giving your minds and bodies a much needed break. Once again, I am proud of you. By the time you come home, you guys will be closer than any husband and wife team has ever been. And as for Sir Lloyd Lichenstein Schutt, the penguin/hotdog, all I can think of is when he swallowed that fish hook in Malibu and Griff kept trying to pull it out. Ha! We almost had to look for emergency pet care on Thanksgiving Day. I miss you guys. xoxo
apologies timm and i haven't been able to keep in touch due to lack of internet access and stupidity. we're clueless how to use the blog stuff. if we could contact you we would in a heartbeat. we're enjoying the novels of your adventures. i've only read a couple due to june disconnecting our molasses of a computer but your journeys sound very life changing and we're praying for you two. continue to bask in all the beauty surrounding you. have fun.much peace and love.
-jen and timm
difficult decisions Talk about being between a rock and a hard place! I know many South American countries have terrible governments. It really makes you realize that as bad as ours sometimes is, it is still almost a miracle. If only we could learn that Jesus is not a statue over some hill, that He wants to be the role model for our everyday lives. What a difference that would make in the world! Bless our hearts no wonder we need a Savior.
You guys are SOOOO famous now!!!! And to think that there you are in Greece like a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model!!! Do they pay you for publishing your story? We loved hearing about your much needed 6 month anniversary of traveling around the world...especially after Romania. I am glad you had the chance to rest and relax before your Indian adventure. We love you and miss you so very much! Heather, Ben, Brooklyn and Zain
Inspiring Answers I enjoyed reading your answers even more than the questions. What do I get for winning most fun question? I've loved the postcards I've received so far;, but a llama would be great. Never mind, we can't even take care of the dog. Oh yes, its singular because Curly ran away from home. (I know you don't blame him!) Anyway, sing lots of Barabra for me and hopefully soon we can sing it togerther. Take care.
Love, Martha
P.S. As you plan for the future don't forget what a remarkable job you did at Miles. You really made an impact on those kids. Yes, there is a lot of poverty and need around the world but we can also find it in our own back yard. Remember when we would talk about starting a women's shelter / school? Still a possibility to keep in mind!!!!
Is this Christianity? I wrote this out once and I think it got erased. If not, if you get two just know it is a mistake!!
I so agree that we all need to rethink our "religion". My sister and I were just talking the other day about things we think we know and how our culture and some errant teachings may have reshaped what we believe about God, about our role in things. Maybe we need to try to erase our minds and start fresh. Reading the Bible with an open mind, heart, and with eyes that are not seeking a particular truth. Janet, my sister, said how am I going to answer to God when He shows me someone who was hungry or hurting and I had the resources to help but I thought I needed a new couch more? I am asking myself some hard questions. What is a "personal relationship with Jesus"? It is not something mysterious or eerie, isn't it just as He said in John 14:19 In just a little while the world will no longer see me, but you're going to see me because I am alive and you're about to come alive.
Joh 14:20 At that moment you will know absolutely that I'm in my Father, and you're in me, and I'm in you.
Joh 14:21 "The person who knows my commandments and keeps them, that's who loves me. And the person who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and make myself plain to him."
Wow!! To really know Jesus we must keep his commandments. He only had two: Love God and love our neighbor! They are not easy, they require our dependance on Him. A culture that wanted difficult and detailed rules only really needed these two. We have not changed.
How about this scripture?
Jam 1:26 Anyone who sets himself up as "religious" by talking a good game is self-deceived. This kind of religion is hot air and only hot air.
Jam 1:27 Real religion, the kind that passes muster before God the Father, is this: Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their plight, and guard against corruption from the godless world. Sometimes I think I could float a hot air balloon all by myself!! God forgive me and help me be real!
Keep sending those blogs, we all need them! OK I need them even if we have never met God is using you in my life.
Yours in Christ, Frances Clark
The Schutt Duo jouney into the unknown together, attempting to discover themselves and their world. Following their hearts, because every logical thought tells them to spend the money on a downpayment for a house!
"Turn my heart from wanting any other plan than yours." Ps 119:37
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i just saw you on the travelblog homepage AGAIN. Congratulations.