today and Bolivia

Well, I talked with Dad this morning - worried because they didn't call last night when they reached their friends house in GA. Told him he didn't need to apologize as there was something more stressful that was taking our attention. I then proceeded to tell him about the hopeful trip to Bolivia....buzzz....wrong thing to say to my father .

His basci response was that he wanted me to take time to think of other options and ways i could help because he's "too damn old to make a trip there just to bring back his daughter's body." He also said that Bolivia is one of the few places he will avoid at any cost. So, that, in conjunction with DHs opinions, had made me draw up short and say that i need to seriously think about this and figure out what I can do and how.

An option that Dad suggested was to make a quilt and auction it off so that I can raise money for them..or to buy sewing manuals/patterns/quilting supplies. HOwever, I am already backlogged with quilts (should be working on one right now instead of tyrping on the computer), so that isn't an option at this immediate time. But................................had a thought along this line, that we can all work on. Thought about how some of us make quilts that, once they are done, we don't really like them. Thought that if you had any like that, and were willing to help out, you could send them to me, and I could list htem on ebay, with all money going to the children in Bolivia or for supplies for them. I am planning on making a few, and finding other things to put up for auction (including some very nice, never worn clothing/formals) and taking the money from that and pooling everything that I can get into the pot. I will be talking with the pastor at church to explain what is going on and see if he has any suggestions as to what else we can do.

Just a thought, feedback welcomed

Larisa

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CNY/VAstitcher
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I think I'd completely agree with your father. I can't imagine why, especially with a family, you'd even consider going there. Not the safest place in the world. Gen

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Don/Gen

For another perspective, perhaps, you could try contacting Quaker Bolivia Link - 2925 Cowley Way #C, San Diego, CA 92117, tel: 619-275-2924, email: snipped-for-privacy@qbl.org ("QBL is an international, non-sectarian development organization dedicated to reducing poverty among the indigenous peoples of Bolivia. We fund, supervise and evaluate community-initiated projects primarily in agriculture, education and health. By empowering rural women, families and communities, QBL promotes the preservation of indigenous cultures and languages threatened by migration from rural to urban areas"). They regularly have visitors as well as volunteers travelling to Bolivia.

In response to your previous email, it might be an idea to dispense with the need for too much in the way of rulers and the like by teaching the Manx Quilting texchnique illustrated on Cheryl's Webshots site -

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Judy in UK

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Judy Kerr

Well, Gen, it's like this....I have a strong belief that God lays things on peoples hearts. I have a strong belief that this is something he has put on my heart. Perhaps you don't or can't understand that, but I know others do, hence the responses to my original post that they would pray about the situation and that the best solution present its self. Regardless of having a famiy or not, I am still drawn to doing something for this group. I consider going there because God is my higher power, and if he is calling me there, who am I to deny His call? I know it isn't the safest place in the world. I spent 2 years in Panama, which wasn't the greatest place in the world and that is where my son was born.

My question is why, when you don't even know me or where I am coming from, you'd even consider taking this tone with me? I know I said feedback was welcome, but the intention was for suggestions as to other ways to help, not someone who thinks they can get away with an attitude that conveys that I am an idiot for wanting to travel to help others.

Thanks for your input, I will now remember to disregard any responses you post when I ask for feedback.

D> I think I'd completely agree with your father. I can't imagine why,

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lvann

Whoa, that seems kind of harsh to Gen! I don't see how you got that "attitude" just from her post. I saw it as just expressing an opinion that it might not be such a safe place for a young mother to be traveling alone. I'm sure your intentions are good, and you feel a strong need to help these people, but perhaps there are other ways in which you can be of service and still be there for your own children. No flames intended, just expressing my own opinion.

Vickie in Cleveland

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Vickie Y

Does the above sentence mean that you expect everyone to agree with you? And, if they don't you don't want to hear about it? Perhaps you're a little defensive?

As Johanna said - when you post to a public forum, you will probably get answers you don't like. But, that's just how public forums work.

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Donna in Idaho

It's okay my dear. No one ever understood why I was a CA/N investigator. It's sort of like "you have kids at home - why are you working at a job that puts you in danger all the time?" They just don't get it and that's okay. What's important - is you do! If it is meant for you to go it will happen and if it is meant that you will help someone else to go that will happen. It's all in the Creators hands. Just submit and your heart will be fulfilled. I'm so proud of you that you would be willing to make such a sacrifice. I know how much you adore your husband and children and I know you wouldn't want to be away from them one minute longer than you should. I have faith in you that you will do what your big giving heart leads you to. I thank the creator for folks like you and will keep you in my prayers. Don't let the chickens peck you to death. Stay strong and develop Rhino hide.

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SNIGDIBBLY

What a wonderful idea. It was the missionaries who brought quilting to the Hawaiian islands and look at the beautiful applique quilts that is now known far and wide as uniquely Hawaiian. Who knows what could come from all this.

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SNIGDIBBLY

There aren't any chickens or rhinos here. There are people with different opinions. I don't think any of them deserve to be called names.

-- Jo in Scotland

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Johanna Gibson

Larissa, from your posts on Bolivia and prior posts, you are obviously someone who has devoted yourself to caring about others. And so your response to Gen just floored me. Maybe there's a history I don't know about (and don't want to), but I read Gen's post as simply concern for your safety and the wellbeing of your family, nothing more. To lash out at her like that seemed a bit out of character.

I know that you very much want to go help in Bolivia, and your family is shooting you down. This can be quite an emotional roller coaster. Perhaps you need to take a few minutes to relax, regroup, and think about the best ways to help that also keep your family free from anxiety about your safety. This may or may not include going to Bolivia. But please don't lash out at those who are concerned for you.

I hope I've expressed what I'm feeling. Please take it in the spirit in which it is intended -- warm, gentle thoughts, and wishes that you find a way to follow your heart while minimizing the worry inflicted on those who love you.

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Kathy Applebaum

Don't be offended my dear. Chickens is the term used by the Rhino lady to define those people in a persons life who just feel compelled to disagree and let you know it whether you asked for it or not. No one directed the comment to you or any other particular person. So pull your feelers in and don't be so defensive - unless you just want to feel that way. Then by all means - enjoy yourself. It's your reality after all.

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SNIGDIBBLY

I'm not offended. I think people shouldn't be defined like that. I didn't direct the comment to any particular person, but you did. You told Larissa not to let the chickens get her down - the people you define as being those "who just feel compelled to disagree and let you know it whether you asked for it or not". Gen isn't a chicken. Gen didn't disagree with Larissa, she simply stated her own opinion, just as others are doing, and have the right to do. Stating one's opinion on a public newsgroup is not being defensive. You enjoy disagreeing with others on here and letting them know it, whether they ask for it or not. So why not let others have that opportunity?

-- Jo in Scotland

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Johanna Gibson

Well for pities sake, Hon I wouldn't stop you from disagreeing with anything your little old heart desires - you just go right ahead and enjoy yourself all you want. Disagree to your hearts content. Larisa's not going to give a rat's behind cause she's going to do what her heart leads her to do and as her friend I'll offer all the moral support I can. So you just go right on being disagreeable darlin'.

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SNIGDIBBLY

Donna, this is the line I am talking about:

"I can't imagine why, especially with a family, you'd even consider going there."

Obviously, she isn't me, never will be, and God forbid she have to go through some of the things that I have lived through. So, granted, she probably can't imagine why I would want to do this...with a fmaily or without. It's just this one line that ticked me off because she doesn't know me, probably never will, and made the comment about me wanting to go and help in a foreign country that isn't exactly safe.

Why?? Because this is who I am, like it or not. I'm human, sadly, apparently, with a completely giv> I certainly didn't take it that Gen meant you were an idiot. I just thought

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CNY/VAstitcher

I understand EXACTLY why you want to go...... and I would too given the opportunity. It's not like you are going for a year. If you do get to go, your family will benefit from having a mom that did what she was led to do for others and returned a happy and fulfilled wife/mom/daughter.

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maryd

Thanks Vickie--that's exactly what I met. I don't understand her hostility. Gen

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Don/Gen

Thank you Kathy. That's exactly what I meant. I have no idea why she jumped all over me.Must have hit a nerve of some kind.--I truly don't care what she does. She asked for opinions----shouldn't do this if you don't want them. Gen

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DrQuilter

My best friend just came back from a 6 day trip to Ecuador and she had an absolutely wonderful time. She said it was the best experience of her life, and she's been lots of places around the world.

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