tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083187314109777743.post5524813595825543476..comments2007-07-24T13:05:34.234-05:00Lindsay McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18366799231235006137mcclain.lindsay@gmail.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083187314109777743.post-2089334928974012382007-07-24T13:05:00.000-05:002007-07-24T13:05:00.000-05:00Well lovely ladies, I am blessed to call you dear friends of mine. I can't wait to hear first-hand about everything you are experiencing, observing, tasting, feeling, and witnessing. <BR/><BR/>That poem says so much in such simplicity. I love that. To become "new" is such a powerful message to me. It's a message of hope, and it's a symbol of what Christ can do in our hearts. <BR/><BR/>God can make us NEW! How beautiful! <BR/><BR/>I was given a tulip one day on campus. I carried it around with me to all of my classes and eventually left in my car throughout the evening. By the time I got home, the flower had strated to droop. So, I decided to put in water because I felt bad for neglecting it. I figured that it would just wilt away. However, when I returned home the next day, I found that it had perked straight up like a brand new flower and had grown about an inch or two!<BR/><BR/>I know that's just a silly little story, but it has so much to say. Your story of the women in Gulu reminded me of that resilient little tulip that became so beautiful and captivating, all because it was attached to a life-giving source. <BR/><BR/>I love you and Erin so much! I can't wait to see where your lives take you, and more importantly... I can't wait till your return home so that the two of you can be in MY life! Selfish, I know... haha!<BR/><BR/>Much love,<BR/>-HHollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083187314109777743.post-92180802952280448062007-07-21T15:47:00.000-05:002007-07-21T15:47:00.000-05:00Linnie,<BR/>I love and miss you sooo much! I've been waiting so patiently for your post. I can't even imagine how scary that bus ride must have been. I know how scared I was for you just reading it. Everyone from Sunday School has been following your blog. They can't believe all the things you're experiencing.<BR/>Love you bunches,<BR/>Mamamamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16829328490160174326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083187314109777743.post-68513914855324877402007-07-21T12:03:00.000-05:002007-07-21T12:03:00.000-05:00Hey Linds,<BR/><BR/>Wow. I can't believe the two of you are already in Gulu. I can't even imagine what you're feeling!<BR/><BR/>Interesting about the NGO's. I had heard that and it's been making me question a few things about my future, but in a really good way. Just helping me tweak things so that my work is only effective and never destructive. Props to you, Erin, George, Dr. Hackett, etc. etc. etc. for all of your work. <3<BR/><BR/>That poem is so beautiful...what a wonderful woman! I cannot wait to see your pictures. I love you two so much.<BR/><BR/>Laur.Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09880798160488885729noreply@blogger.com