tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post8028317751854220086..comments2023-10-11T01:57:32.729-06:00Comments on Mindy Gledhill Musings and Music: Kenya: Chapter 1 (and some big news!)Mindy Gledhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16210432882951369712noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-4583931573666906462011-04-24T15:22:50.023-06:002011-04-24T15:22:50.023-06:00oh congrats!!! that is so exciting!
and how abou...oh congrats!!! that is so exciting! <br /><br />and how about I "swiftly say" TAKE ME WITH YOU! for next time? ;) tee hee hee<br /><br />maybe I girl can be so lucky :)Meg/Brassy Applehttp://brassyapple.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-56765476903177232432011-04-22T22:01:40.958-06:002011-04-22T22:01:40.958-06:00What an amazing opportunity. It's a very fine ...What an amazing opportunity. It's a very fine line of improving one's life and completely changing the way they have done things for thousands of years. If it improves their health and living conditions and they are willing to try it, then great. Congratulations on the new baby!!!!!!Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602571358178876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-20701527765927282192011-04-22T10:10:52.388-06:002011-04-22T10:10:52.388-06:00Beautiful and amazing! Thanks for sharing. :)
Cong...Beautiful and amazing! Thanks for sharing. :)<br />Congratulations beautiful Mommy!!!Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08173437777446011833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-27673101247813496242011-04-22T00:06:15.158-06:002011-04-22T00:06:15.158-06:00Congrats on your news that you're expecting!! ...Congrats on your news that you're expecting!! That is WONDERFUL! Looks like you are having the trip of a lifetime! Love all your pictures! xoxoKayleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02641020546505480967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-66655258681010555402011-04-20T15:12:56.900-06:002011-04-20T15:12:56.900-06:00Considering that you are a musician, you should ha...Considering that you are a musician, you should have them sing for you. It is breath taking and pure.Thelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270503440337458546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-77330315453161251132011-04-20T07:10:15.533-06:002011-04-20T07:10:15.533-06:00Congratulations on the new baby!
I'm glad the...Congratulations on the new baby!<br /><br />I'm glad the scheduling worked out so you could go. I'm sure it's an amazing experience and can't wait to read more!Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320758669410447329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-77475733042240155482011-04-20T05:53:30.314-06:002011-04-20T05:53:30.314-06:00I am currently taking an Organizations and Social ...I am currently taking an Organizations and Social Change class here at USU and we talked about that very thing the other day; how helping people really can be hindering them. We discussed that most people want to go in and change every; for example, we want to get children out of working in factories... but we don't realize that a family may only be surviving because that child is working. We decided that it is best to go in and make sure the working conditions are safe and fair and let the child keep working instead of shutting down the factory and letting the children loose into the streets where they can get into who-knows-what kind of trouble, and losing all stable income for their family. In your case however, you're not trying to change how people are living in Kenya... so I think it is a fabulous cause!!!Erica & Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399474769143867792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-66090496402944633582011-04-20T04:06:37.975-06:002011-04-20T04:06:37.975-06:00Enhorabuena mi amor!!!! I´m sooo happy! and soooo ...Enhorabuena mi amor!!!! I´m sooo happy! and soooo proud of you! Have an amazing time, give lots of kisses to all those little angels you´re coming across. I agree with you, if they´re happy the way they are we should just let them be, its just so hard for us to imagine living without basic needs like water plumbing and electricity...we, the developed world have sooooooo much to learn from them!!!<br />Un beso gigante, cuidaros tu and your angel in your belly!!!<br /><br />Maria ColomaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-35389090441324676402011-04-20T00:58:26.284-06:002011-04-20T00:58:26.284-06:00Amazing, mindy! I'm thrilled and envious and i...Amazing, mindy! I'm thrilled and envious and inspired. Happiness is so misunderstood by most. I'm anxious to learn the wisdom you glean from these happy people! I'm sure you've got lyrics dancing in your head from these experiences, can't wait!!!Tara Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445133464180170403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-7131092670251320512011-04-19T20:50:26.255-06:002011-04-19T20:50:26.255-06:00Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos with us...Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos with us so we can enjoy your journey! And can you explain to me how you do NOT look pregnant:)? Congrats!...You know, your tender "Hourglass" song makes me tear up every time I listen. My youngest is almost 12 (and she is a big fan of yours.) They do indeed grow up too fast. Enjoy these lovely years.(We are very excited that you are singing at the Rooftop Concert Series.)Treble Clef ♪https://www.blogger.com/profile/12410650518388589841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-22098170132924417552011-04-19T19:36:38.082-06:002011-04-19T19:36:38.082-06:00CONGRATULATIONS!! I had to go back and re-read it ...CONGRATULATIONS!! I had to go back and re-read it a few times to make sure I got things right! How exciting!<br />What an amazing journey you are on! (Both your new little one and they actual trip you are experiencing right now!)Jerri-Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07015208647011720584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-50415509584934110742011-04-19T16:56:42.454-06:002011-04-19T16:56:42.454-06:00Wow! Congratulations on the new little one on the...Wow! Congratulations on the new little one on the way! That is exciting! I hope you are feeling well - especially while traveling!<br /><br />As far as what help is actually helpful: I agree with you that helping with some basic necessities, and education that will help them to improve their lives in ways that THEY want, and not necessarily in the ways that we might think they "should". What an incredible opportunity - I've always wanted to go to Africa! Enjoy this time!Mandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872366191919409613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-65829027713926046302011-04-19T16:39:01.163-06:002011-04-19T16:39:01.163-06:00Yea! I'm so happy that you got to go - and sup...Yea! I'm so happy that you got to go - and super excited that you've "offically" announced your pregnancy! <br />I think what you're doing is a wonderful, Christ-like contribution to our brothers and sisters in Africa. I agree that there is a point when "help" becomes hindrance when we try to strip people of their native (primitive) ways and "modernize" their society - THAT is a problem.<br /><br />Enjoy this experience!Chris & Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420614078884201352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-45792857158949791542011-04-19T13:28:38.386-06:002011-04-19T13:28:38.386-06:00I am so happy that you got to go and help the wome...I am so happy that you got to go and help the women there. I think teaching basic health and providing a way for people to sustain themselves could never do harm. You are serving as Christ would want you to serve. Wish I was there.MissMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895531855897765512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-36833133160371796722011-04-19T12:51:56.966-06:002011-04-19T12:51:56.966-06:00This is amazing!! I am so glad that you and page ...This is amazing!! I am so glad that you and page are experiencing this most wonderful journey together!! And congrats on the baby!!! so excited for you!!! lots of luv<br />Tifani CluffTifanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375621531760490812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-31897024081394317892011-04-19T12:36:20.383-06:002011-04-19T12:36:20.383-06:00oh and I should reply...going to a lot of third wo...oh and I should reply...going to a lot of third world countries as well, I have the same conflicted feeling regarding potential harm or good. It is such a balance and who knows which way is right? And each place is so different from the next as well...<br /><br />I went to Kathmandu during their festival of lights, had a dinner "feast" with the locals and experienced poverty in a way so different from Egypt or Bali - it devastated me and all at once made me so grateful of what I had...and of my own ability to help. Suddenly it didn't seem like I could do enough...but what was really enough? What was/is appropriate? What help is REALLY needed or wanted? I'm definitely interested in somehow making a difference and I know lots of people who have/do and I have contributed in ways that I feel comfortable...but I never ever know if it was the right thing. It is an intriguing question and there really isn't a simple answer, is there?Hearts and Hands for Nepalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933372121103152000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-80184408357231981112011-04-19T12:28:20.984-06:002011-04-19T12:28:20.984-06:00Congratulations on the baby! I'm due in July....Congratulations on the baby! I'm due in July...which I know is totally irrelevant to the coolness of the fact that you have managed to NOT have any belly pictures yet. How ever did you keep this a secret? I'm due in July and have been as big as a house forever! Have so much fun. This could definitely explain some of the swelling you posted on your facebook. Perhaps you should have your bloodpressure and urine protein levels checked to be on the safe side. And have your husband rub rub rub your hands and feet!Hearts and Hands for Nepalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933372121103152000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-20952786653587290532011-04-19T12:26:21.710-06:002011-04-19T12:26:21.710-06:00Finally! Now I don't feel like I'm going t...Finally! Now I don't feel like I'm going to let your cat out of the bag accidentally! And can I just say again how fun it is that you're going to have another babe? <br /><br />And keep these Africa pictures/posts comin' ... I'm loving it. :) <br /><br />xoKrista Maurerhttp://www.kristamaurer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-67223546890483269142011-04-19T12:03:43.348-06:002011-04-19T12:03:43.348-06:00Congratulations! Beautiful photos & such an aw...Congratulations! Beautiful photos & such an awesome trip. These days, I would like to leave all of the extraneous stuff behind & live simply, and happily, like these folks seem to be doing. Thanks so much for sharing...J, K, L, and Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17422619636408539736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-73880452100510234682011-04-19T11:45:04.999-06:002011-04-19T11:45:04.999-06:00Oh, Mindy - congratulations on the new little one ...Oh, Mindy - congratulations on the new little one you're growing! And I am looking forward to reading more posts about your trip.Gerbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13103247512887532095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-80817940258254462322011-04-19T11:38:47.204-06:002011-04-19T11:38:47.204-06:00Congrats!!! :o) Love the photos!Congrats!!! :o) Love the photos!Samanthahttp://twitter.com/samantha_changnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-33386180350035942512011-04-19T11:35:16.599-06:002011-04-19T11:35:16.599-06:00Congratulations on your expected new little one! ...Congratulations on your expected new little one! I have to tell you that if you/someone you know has eczema issues (and no coconut allergies!) The coconut oil stick is the way to go. Have fun and I can't wait to live vicariously through you in the next posts! ;)Suzanne Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341980579577727379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-26408596690143548212011-04-19T11:11:17.904-06:002011-04-19T11:11:17.904-06:00First, CONGRATS MAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited for ...First, CONGRATS MAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited for you and this newest little songbird you are cooking ;)<br /><br />Second, I love that you are there, right now.<br /><br />Third - I think that giving people education, and ways to be healthy is a very good thing. I also think that helping them to get their products into the hands of many ultimately helps them. So, I think that we can help villagers by bringing their issues to the forefront. But, I think it becomes a hindrance when we try to make them a more developed society like our own. Does that make sense?Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652588913103400105noreply@blogger.com