tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.comments2022-04-03T19:45:44.051-05:00Days of GraceGrace Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03119856298878222303noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-39570708659553646252016-07-07T22:19:56.372-05:002016-07-07T22:19:56.372-05:00Go Grace! And thank you. Go Grace! And thank you. Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-48367957015006184922016-03-04T16:21:19.132-05:002016-03-04T16:21:19.132-05:00Love this! You're such a great writer! Miss yo...Love this! You're such a great writer! Miss you...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06643000537511161949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-30189146147186701012015-08-31T22:19:57.216-05:002015-08-31T22:19:57.216-05:00Thank you for putting all of these experiences int...Thank you for putting all of these experiences into words. I am no hero. I do not want anyone to taste a single sip of this bitter cup. What I do want all to know that in these times of trial and heartache, there is only one way to look froward and that is through our faith in God. If we do not have faith and trust in His future for us, then there is indeed a bitter end. It was wonderful to see you, and I thank you for your comforting words and smile. Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-72444937906828099772015-03-25T10:05:10.486-05:002015-03-25T10:05:10.486-05:00Beautiful, Gracie girl. Stay with the writing.Beautiful, Gracie girl. Stay with the writing.Joyce Whittenbergernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-7505055704042503772014-11-28T17:59:14.994-05:002014-11-28T17:59:14.994-05:00"I asked Carly over and over, "HOW?"..."I asked Carly over and over, "HOW?". She told me that for one hour every day she prayed for each boy and did that over and over and over and over and still does. There is one right now who is struggling. I can tell he is heavy on her heart. Their wounds are so deep. Completely rejected by their own parents if they have any, physically abused beyond belief, fighters from birth. But here they are happy..."<br />This blog has stayed with me since I read it. More, it has changed me. As one who wrestles daily with the gaping wounds in "my" children as a special needs teacher in an inner city school, this story has given me new hope and focus. <br />Wherever you go next in your journey, know that people you've never met are being touched, and healing will be released to children you've never seen.<br />Hugs to you, sister!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06744813442579837949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-73185974574466535452014-10-31T03:00:41.450-05:002014-10-31T03:00:41.450-05:00Wow! What an adventure. I'll have to write dow...Wow! What an adventure. I'll have to write down that place and add it to my bucket list. Greta post!Andy Scottshttp://bestcombatboots.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-73742454134135524542014-09-27T20:03:04.939-05:002014-09-27T20:03:04.939-05:00Grace and Sherri! I love you guys. Grace and Sherri! I love you guys. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06439247828516862363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-41025546867896487592014-09-06T18:17:50.003-05:002014-09-06T18:17:50.003-05:00Grace, we eagerly await news of your journey. we ...Grace, we eagerly await news of your journey. we learn much from you!<br /><br />ninaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16751882821432729990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-21611489123312321872014-05-18T21:18:22.924-05:002014-05-18T21:18:22.924-05:00Gracie : I figure sin is sin and all have fallen s...Gracie : I figure sin is sin and all have fallen short of the glory of God....if you are a fat Westerner or a starving African, we are all sinners in need of a Savior.<br />Love, Mama DeaneMama Deanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-57844600107803381922014-05-14T22:00:47.060-05:002014-05-14T22:00:47.060-05:00Having recently returned from southern Africa, I i...Having recently returned from southern Africa, I identify so deeply with this. And partnof me wants to return to "normal" because these are my people again now. And part of me hopes I never will.Angienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-39781475669325541292014-05-14T15:40:58.522-05:002014-05-14T15:40:58.522-05:00Girls, I feel that your attitude and feelings rega...Girls, I feel that your attitude and feelings regarding the first world experiences that you describe are most likely not that much different from our Lord's feelings and attitude.Ron McGatlinhttp://www.openheaven.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-54634098988987254632014-05-14T13:38:14.296-05:002014-05-14T13:38:14.296-05:00Alaska!? Wow. Is that where Elizabeth is living no...Alaska!? Wow. Is that where Elizabeth is living now? You taught me how to make coffee by the way. I am forever grateful. xoGrace Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119856298878222303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-82911933816338259292014-05-14T01:44:08.424-05:002014-05-14T01:44:08.424-05:00I just finished reading your blog entry out loud t...I just finished reading your blog entry out loud to Tom and Elizabeth up here in Kodiak Alaska. Just loved it. We are so proud of you and your work!Ann Bendernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-71004629367485731052014-05-13T14:27:40.340-05:002014-05-13T14:27:40.340-05:00i miss you so. enjoy tea and pancakes and the baix...i miss you so. enjoy tea and pancakes and the baixa without me. can't wait to meet your wee one. XOGrace Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119856298878222303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-60075421925355201302014-05-13T12:53:44.410-05:002014-05-13T12:53:44.410-05:00OH! What an amazing insight into the life of a wai...OH! What an amazing insight into the life of a waitress. And YES, it is true... we are SO SPOILED. You know, I often switch my mind into the "what if" gear when driving in our fancy car around the bairros, and I find myself wondering WHAT IF we switched lives with the locals. What if we had to walk from Maranganha to Baixa to clean some white pig's mess, iron their clothes and sweep their garbage off their sand while our children, playing on a dirt road and digging through garbage in search for that treasure-of-the-day, waited for something for the caril at supper time... what if we'd have to wait in endless lines at the hospital and watch a bunch of white oil heads be led straight into the doctor's office, although they just arrived NOW... what if I had to sell vegetables and some snotty white woman just pushed up her sunglasses and ignored my offer COMPLETELY, not even giving me a smile (guilty!).. <br />The world would go to hell, that's what. <br />Girl, you continue your lesson of humility and you do it with a smile. Nothing hurts an arrogant bastard more than a happy slave, I'm sure. That's what Hollywood says. <br />AND KEEP UP THE BLOGGING. I'm thrilled to get a peek into first world horrors ;) Ínahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411642096471191572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-83654220901341519082014-03-06T17:41:38.113-05:002014-03-06T17:41:38.113-05:00beautifully said Karen. it really clarifies guilt ...beautifully said Karen. it really clarifies guilt and brings it to light. it is not even intended for us to "emote". thank you.Grace Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119856298878222303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-35639368588306037002014-03-05T21:37:53.825-05:002014-03-05T21:37:53.825-05:00My pastor has the saying, Guilt is a verdict, not ...My pastor has the saying, Guilt is a verdict, not a feeling. We're all guilty; but God's grace means the guilty go free. That's why we love HIm so much, like the "sinful woman" who anointed Him :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06744813442579837949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-44381472352643722502013-12-15T23:27:50.278-05:002013-12-15T23:27:50.278-05:00thanks for sharing and god jobthanks for sharing and god jobjamu pelangsing tradisionalhttp://pelangsinganherbal.blogspot.com/2012/12/jamu-pelangsing-tradisional.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-29686601946366391262013-11-01T22:22:33.404-05:002013-11-01T22:22:33.404-05:00You're home and I never finished responding to...You're home and I never finished responding to your note of a couple of months ago! I will e-mail you. What should I say? I am so proud of you? I pray for you & the Galeria. I love your blog. I hope you get to rest and refresh so you may continue the good work you do...OK! No need to e-mail. Love you to and your family from Pennsylvania!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06439247828516862363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-993648317792842522013-09-05T09:50:37.121-05:002013-09-05T09:50:37.121-05:00Thank you Tasha. I am putting it in the budget! We...Thank you Tasha. I am putting it in the budget! We've been using YOUR iron by the way. She is on her last leg but still hot, at times. :)Grace Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119856298878222303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-20532756171602619262013-09-04T12:34:07.077-05:002013-09-04T12:34:07.077-05:00One word ... Generator!
A bit investment, not so e...One word ... Generator!<br />A bit investment, not so eco-friendly as they typically run on diesel but essential if you want to keep the show on the road in Africa!Tasha Tagoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-44908222800530441812013-08-06T06:14:21.735-05:002013-08-06T06:14:21.735-05:00fantastic!! xxxfantastic!! xxxHilary Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04591842003789739418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-63942160414770022082013-06-22T12:53:31.425-05:002013-06-22T12:53:31.425-05:00I just placed my order! I could not be more excite...I just placed my order! I could not be more excited or proud of you guys! I look forward to buying more! Sending you much love!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06439247828516862363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-9987559107000190122013-05-29T02:10:39.734-05:002013-05-29T02:10:39.734-05:00haha, great! Is that not a marble, though? It migh...haha, great! Is that not a marble, though? It might be your eye!!<br /><br />I'd really love to see your classrooms. I wish your students could see past the obvious: their immediate surroundings, but like you said, goal setting and dreaming big is for those who have opportunities. For them, those people are everyone else but them, probably. I guess seeing how far you can be left behind in the available wealth and opportunities (living in a hut in the bairro while Mr Frango Assado swims in cash and putas) will break your spirit. The gap is just SO BIG! <br />But seeing the hope and their potential really tells a lot about you. WHERE DO YOU GET THAT FROM?? My first reaction to their hopelessness is always "yeah... you really do have to get out of here!", hehe.. Ínahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411642096471191572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7353107701727012413.post-21049049559433421872013-05-29T01:58:16.266-05:002013-05-29T01:58:16.266-05:00Wow.. I just realized now that whenever someone sp...Wow.. I just realized now that whenever someone speaks of the poverty and the possible solutions I get this knot in my stomach. It is such an overwhelming subject. I came here with so much hope and vision... Onde está??! <br />The possibilities are so endless and everywhere, but this.. but that... and that.. what about the... and the... sometimes I wish I had never ended up living here for this long. Then I'd not be as aware of my limits :/<br /><br />And look, if you can get me a tonne of that broken glass.. in those colours.. I'll invite you to live in my world of broken glass.. in those colours!! I could BATHE in it, all day!Ínahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411642096471191572noreply@blogger.com