So informing..... Stacy,
I was living with you as I read your journal; good job girl. You seemed to be having one of the times of your life. Soak it all up and share with all of us when you return. I think, not only could our young people benefit from what you are seeing; but also old people like myself. We have had it made here, thanks to the good Lord. I just wanted to say hi and let you know that I am praying and thinking about you. Gary and Judy should be so proud of you; I am.. Be careful and keep on with the information; you are good. You could be a journalist; your description of your trip is so neat. I can't wait to read another addition to your journal.
From one of those old guys back in the states,
Walter
Prayers for a safe trip home Thank you so much for making it possible for us to share some of the experience with you. I'm sure it would be so good for many of us to actually do something similar. We love you and will be looking forward to getting together to hear all your stories when you have had a chance to unwind.
Yeahhhhh!!!!! Can't wait to see you back here! Glad that you had such a good time, and everything has gone well for you. Have fun shopping, and will see you when you get back!
coming home Great talking to you on the phone tonight. Enjoy your last two days. Smooth flight home. Family night here Wed. and Gary and Trish's Thursday. I love you, Dad
Me again Stacy,
Cant tell you how much we have enjoyed your commentary and pictures. I know it will be hard for you to leave your new friends. Who knows, You and Ian may be able to revisit there some day. Our continued prayers are with you.
Love,
Christa
how amazing Still crying and crying in lex when I read these! Stace everything sounds so amazing and still so hard. I love the "not like Catholics" comment!!! I can't wait to see you - we are all very excited. That description of your morning in the mountains was positively beautiful. It ALL amazes me. Well done beauty!
Megs
Amazing Adventure Hi Stace, Just wanted to let you know I am following your adventure by your travelblog. Thanks so much for making it possible for us to connect with your experience in such a personal way. Yes it is true, you will come home to a very rich country where most people take it very much for granted that they deserve all the best of everything. Thanks for helping us all to feel that we are sharing this small planet with many other beautiful and deserving human beings. Jennifer, Jon and the kids Sarah, Clint, and Logan stopped for a short visit on Monday. They are so sweet and innocent. It was really nice to see them. We will be praying for a high energy last few days and a safe return home. And we will be looking very forward to a recounting of your adventure in person. Much Love, Stan
wow hey, stacy!!! :):):)
"wow" is all i feel like i can say-- how cool and amazing it must have been! just know that i am constantly thinkin' about you and your experiences..... that i can't wait to see you and hear your stories and see your PICTURES .....and i love you very much .....and "PROUD" just doesn't seem to really fit, but for lack of anything other than preschool vocab at this point, i am so so so so PROUD of you and what you have made happen in your life. LOVE YOU! luv,
julie :)
What a trip! You could spell any way you want to as long as you write it down so we can experience it through you in some way. haha. It is amazing the stuff that you can experience with out all the high tech fast paced conveniences of our world. I can;t wait to hear about this llama ride. How are the kids doing? How is your spanish...i bet you learned it quick. Well, i miss you, and can;t wait to hear another story. Take care sweetie!
Bano Hi Stacy! I'm enjoying your blog, finally...Stan told me it was on our computer at home, which I usually don't look at much. (I have email at work, and that's where I do most of my email reading. Anyway, it's great that you are recording your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. It will mean a lot to you after you've been home for awhile and wonder: Did I really do that?!? Then you can go back and reexperience it all. And it's great that you are sharing it with us! I really admire the impulse that sent you on this journey, and I'm proud of you for listening to and acting on that impulse. It's inspirational to me!
About the bano experience: they have toilets like that in Italy, too. What a trip! YOu have to schooch back with your hands gripping the handholds, and your feet in little metal floor grips, and try not to fall into the hole!!! I'm glad I got to experience that, but I'm really really glad I don't have to experience it anymore. I may be going to India in the Spring with Tenzin, so there may be new and even more "exciting" bano experiences awaiting me... ;O Adios, Abbie
May God Bless you Hi Stacy,
Wanted you to know that I am sharing all of your entries with Jen, Amy and Jess. They are so interested and praying for you also. That hike up to the artist village looked like quite a steep hill. Glad you are young and fit for such hiking. It's amazing that the weaver dyed his yarn with fruit. How talented he is. And your little Earnesto is so cute. I know you will hate to leave them.
Last comment, you look more like your Dad everyday.........I miss him.
Have a great day.
Love,
Christa
To Peru With Love Hey Stace! I know that seeing their way of life has to make you wonder how we as a society got to where we are now. I know your perspective has already been drastically changed. Do you think you can have an art studio in our home now? I hope your trip continues to go so well. I miss you. I wish I was there with you. I love you very much. Hasta Luego!
Hello From Rockford I just read your new entry and saw the pictures. Everyone here are very proud of you. I have been exsplaining what you are doing to them and everyone says your a very strong person for what you are doing. Lyn and I will be headed home in the morning and we will be awaiting your arival. We miss you sis. Love you.
Abe
Proud of You Stacy,
Enjoyed reading about your experience. It warms my heart to hear how much you love the experience and the love that the children are wanting.
Take care and best wishes to you.
Jerry
good pictures Hello, thanks for the update, it is really nice to hear how things are going. I see what you mean about the kids wanting to take pictures. Thank you for putting those on there. It is funny cause you thought you were going to be teaching kids, but they probably are teaching you a lot too. I hope things continue to go smoothly for you and yes, jon's wedding was beautiful and so sweet. Can't wait to show you those pics too. Love ya, marg.
blessings Tricia and I miss you but we are so proud of what you are doing and it WILL make a difference. As you have blessed our lives, you will also bless those children and adults you come in contact with. May God be with you and those you are serving and bring you home safe and sound. We Love You Very Much.
To Peru with Love Hi Stace! You look adorable with those kids. They are lucky to have you. I bet Julia called your Dad "Jueve" which is young. I love you and miss you. I've been sleeping on your side of the bed every night. I can't wait to talk to you again. Love, Ian
Hi Stacy,
I am so glad your safe. All is well here at TTC and Theatre reservations have been rolling in. Don't worry about things here - just have a great time and one you will never forget!
What an experience Wow! I am so glad that you are getting to experience this and can't wait to see and hear everything that you get to do. My thoughts are with you and I hope that this is as fulfilling as you hope it to be, which it sounds like it is so far. Miss you and look forward to your next "blog"!!!!! Take care and glad to know that you made it safe!!
Yeah! Stace--I am so happy to hear that your travels went well. You have painted a beautiful picture of what you are experiencing so far. I look forward to more. I love you bunches.
with love cora:)
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So informing.....
Stacy, I was living with you as I read your journal; good job girl. You seemed to be having one of the times of your life. Soak it all up and share with all of us when you return. I think, not only could our young people benefit from what you are seeing; but also old people like myself. We have had it made here, thanks to the good Lord. I just wanted to say hi and let you know that I am praying and thinking about you. Gary and Judy should be so proud of you; I am.. Be careful and keep on with the information; you are good. You could be a journalist; your description of your trip is so neat. I can't wait to read another addition to your journal. From one of those old guys back in the states, Walter