tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post4473272365788547139..comments2023-10-31T04:15:34.653-07:00Comments on Barefoot and Laughing: Thy people shall be my peopleKirstinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07928583212781425068noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-15022760832143658242008-01-30T17:26:00.000-08:002008-01-30T17:26:00.000-08:00Thank you for commenting, Dr. Jolie. Everyone tha...Thank you for commenting, Dr. Jolie. Everyone thanks us for caring; you don't know how much the people of your city give to us. I feel so privileged for having had this experience.<BR/><BR/>I'll be back, as soon as I can. Perhaps we'll meet. :-)Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928583212781425068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-72247977188729558422008-01-30T17:18:00.000-08:002008-01-30T17:18:00.000-08:00Thank you so much for all your efforts in rebuldin...Thank you so much for all your efforts in rebulding my hometown. In New Orleans, we say you either "get it" (the allure of the city) or you don't. You obviously do get it and understand why no sacrifice is too great to make the city survive. I have lost faith in my own government. If it wasn't for wonderful volunteers like you, I would have lost faith in my countrymen also. Thank you for giving me that comfort that at least some people out there understand and care. Not only do they care, but they care enough to make great sacrifices to come and help. That is powerful and sooths our broken hearts. I can never thanks all of you enough.<BR/>Dr. Joliedoctorj2uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11889520325640850851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-63243276154289138782008-01-27T22:34:00.000-08:002008-01-27T22:34:00.000-08:00Oops!Well, I read somewhere that you're coming to ...Oops!<BR/><BR/>Well, I read somewhere that you're coming to the Bay Area again...Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928583212781425068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-84252072757068971382008-01-27T21:30:00.000-08:002008-01-27T21:30:00.000-08:00Charlotte!! Dudette, you were just South of me.Charlotte!! Dudette, you were just South of me.Jane Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814517077774999407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-32590347048411388962008-01-27T12:40:00.000-08:002008-01-27T12:40:00.000-08:00Thank you, Jane.I'm in Charlotte; just about to bo...Thank you, Jane.<BR/><BR/>I'm in Charlotte; just about to board for SFO. I'm being picked up by a friend who loves the city more than I do.<BR/><BR/>Godde willing, I'll be back.Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928583212781425068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-81917242449376153812008-01-27T12:32:00.000-08:002008-01-27T12:32:00.000-08:00Travel well, my dear. Thank you for your hymn of ...Travel well, my dear. Thank you for your hymn of love to the city.Jane Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814517077774999407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-88188218506237562532008-01-27T11:23:00.000-08:002008-01-27T11:23:00.000-08:00((((PJ)))))Thank you.((((PJ)))))<BR/><BR/>Thank you.Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928583212781425068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-16038799353262037902008-01-27T10:46:00.000-08:002008-01-27T10:46:00.000-08:00Kirstin, I can't really compose a comment somehow....Kirstin, I can't really compose a comment somehow... so can I say I'm proud of you? (I go maternal on everyone these days.)<BR/><BR/>Travel safely and (((((Kirstin))))).pjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263601584230477201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-15766458609123087322008-01-26T20:27:00.000-08:002008-01-26T20:27:00.000-08:00((((Mimi))))[wipes tear]((((Mimi))))<BR/><BR/>[wipes tear]Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928583212781425068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-63584474751897114202008-01-26T20:17:00.000-08:002008-01-26T20:17:00.000-08:00Au revoir et bon voyage, ma chère amie, jusqu'au n...Au revoir et bon voyage, ma chère amie, jusqu'au notre prochain rendez-vous.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-26137821498243269542008-01-26T13:34:00.000-08:002008-01-26T13:34:00.000-08:00Nancy, my experience allows me to feel this hope. ...Nancy, my experience allows me to feel this hope. I never lived here before the storm. I know the city as an infatuated foreigner, not as a native.<BR/><BR/>I wish you peace, wherever you are.Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928583212781425068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-82027431328148633962008-01-26T09:14:00.000-08:002008-01-26T09:14:00.000-08:00Your words make me, a former New Orleanian, feel r...Your words make me, a former New Orleanian, feel remorse for all of the recent bad thoughts that I've had about my home city.<BR/><BR/>NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-56508970961846586462008-01-25T18:55:00.000-08:002008-01-25T18:55:00.000-08:00Thanks again, Fran. I'm glad my words make that l...Thanks again, Fran. I'm glad my words make that love visible. That's what I want them to do.<BR/><BR/>(((JohnieB))) Thank you, for reminding me. The gift goes both ways.Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928583212781425068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-5491511022953981362008-01-25T18:44:00.000-08:002008-01-25T18:44:00.000-08:00Kristin.yes, dear. When you've been through the s...Kristin.<BR/><BR/>yes, dear. When you've been through the storm, to have someone listen to your story is a most marvelous gift. Need I remind you that you listen to mine? Godde has clearly blessed you in this work. May you get back home often.johniebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11635403219973766022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-91781611836922781522008-01-25T17:07:00.000-08:002008-01-25T17:07:00.000-08:00Dear Kirstin, well that is two times I stopped by ...Dear Kirstin, well that is two times I stopped by your blog today and wept.<BR/><BR/>And that is a good thing.<BR/><BR/>What a powerful experience you have had in that city. It makes me think of the quote I sent you when you first wrote about St Anna's... "Blessed be the Lord! for he has shown me the wonders of his love in a besieged city."<BR/>Psalm 31:21<BR/><BR/>He has shown you that indeed. I am awed to have witnessed it from afar.<BR/><BR/>Rarely have I read words of someone's mission and felt them so deeply in my heart and spirit. You have not only a gift for writing but your real gift is your love in action.<BR/><BR/>It is very real and very palpable, through the posts on this blog.<BR/><BR/>God has blessed you richly and I love how you keep that in motion. <BR/><BR/>Peace and blessings in abundance to you. You minister to us all.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181529277715646835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-17844951416895242652008-01-25T16:48:00.000-08:002008-01-25T16:48:00.000-08:00Thank you, Mimi. I pray the same.Thank you, Mimi. I pray the same.Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928583212781425068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-21218631559522904122008-01-25T16:15:00.000-08:002008-01-25T16:15:00.000-08:00Kirstin, I don't believe that New Orleans has a be...Kirstin, I don't believe that New Orleans has a better spokeswoman or advocate. You are the best, the absolute best.<BR/><BR/>I am moved to tears by your moving and beautiful post. You love New Orleans as I love New Orleans. You understand why I feel that I've been living in exile for over 40 years. That won't change for me ever.<BR/><BR/>I pray God that you do return - soon and often.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-61007835378132479012008-01-25T12:54:00.000-08:002008-01-25T12:54:00.000-08:00This resonated with me so much:"Whether or not I l...This resonated with me so much:<BR/><BR/>"Whether or not I live here again, a piece of me will call this home."<BR/><BR/>It's exactly how I feel about Rome. :)Perpetually Romesickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12885123721379606939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14755785.post-48804637552815511602008-01-25T12:30:00.000-08:002008-01-25T12:30:00.000-08:00I'm so glad you are so fed by this city, your work...I'm so glad you are so fed by this city, your work is so needed.<BR/><BR/>Hugs and love!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645484704486562810noreply@blogger.com