Comments on: Finding My Place

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:09:07 +0000

I know this is an old post Kelly, but I am just now able to catch up with what you’ve been doing. I cried all the way through this post.. what I would give to be able to hold one of those precious children and just let them know that they are loved, I think that even though you had to leave, what you left them with, will stay with them forever! I am in awe of the blessing that you are to so many people!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:22:14 +0000

I have nothing tat I can add anymore eloquently than everyone has already said, but I couldn’t read that post and not let you know that it was inspiring.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:36:49 +0000

Of all the songs to sing, I think that was truly the best. It’s always helped me.

Travel mercies and blessings.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:27:33 +0000

You’re such a good person, Kelli.
XOXOXO

By: Jackie

Jackie — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:29:31 +0000

Kelli, you are an amazing young woman. I am so proud to call you friend. I am definately one of the blessed ones. Stay safe. Love Ya, Jackie

By: Deirdre

Deirdre — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:47:15 +0000

Oy, that tore my heart a bit—as I sit here in the luxury of nursing my little one to sleep. Kelli, you are so inspiring, and what I love most about your post and you and this blog, is that rather than let the unfairness of it all get you down and blind you to the beauty, you end this full of thanks instead. Not just for all you have been given, but even for that moment, that experience with these children.

Thank you so much for all you are doing “out there” while I sit here, in my little corner of the world.

By: Tina in Duluth

Tina in Duluth — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:35:39 +0000

Those kids don’t need t-ball and a Nintendo, they need just what you gave them, Kelli! I’m so happy that my 16 yr. old daughter will be working with children in Jamaica this summer, but in slightly less dire circumstances.

Many of us will never have the opportunity to help those across the globe personally, but we can encourage the fatherless in our own backyards and lift up the hands of single moms. Thank you for stirring us all to love and good works.

By: Duda

Duda — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:36:55 +0000

That love you offered will have an everlasting impact. I echo Lynette’s words.

By: laeroport

laeroport — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:49:18 +0000

Oh, honey. Hugs to you. You are doing such great work, and I remember well the heart-wrenching nature of aid work – wanting to give those sweet children the moon, or at least a lifetime of healthy food and clean water and love. Thanks for helping us pass them a little love as well.

By: Lynette

Lynette — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:35:37 +0000

Hey Kelli!

I can’t wait for you to get back and share some more of your trip and also some pictures. I miss your daily posts so much, its a daily highlight for me. Take care of your heart but its also good to have compassion and share that with others. God has chosen to use you for this purpose and you do make a difference for many others! Save travel wishes!

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:47:17 +0000

My heart breaks with yours Kelli, and I too feel very blessed and grateful for my family, husband, children and grandchildren. I believe we all wish we were there to experinced this with you, and that we could do something to help. Can we? You my dear friend are an exceptional human being, and perhaps without knowing it, you touch more than the souls and hearts of those children. You touch ours as well. and just by sharing your experiences encourage all of us to do more for those in need who are all around us. God bless you Kelli and all who are needy in this world.

By: KC

KC — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:41:40 +0000

love you. love this post.

By: April

April — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:36:57 +0000

What another wonderful experience, thanks for sharing that with us. I love reading about your trip. I agree with the above poster, that you bring me to tears with every post. I wish there was more for these innocent children.

By: the pesky bombolino

the pesky bombolino — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:19:10 +0000

What a moving post Kelli. It takes a thoughtful soul to appreciate exactly what those children need, they were ‘lucky’ to have you there. But how did you ever manage to get up and go? You’re breaking my heart and moving me to tears with every post, what can I do to help?

By: Gracie

Gracie — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:50:22 +0000

Yes, kids always are the best in this world, our hope, our challenge and our bet for the future. You’re doing great things Kelli, thanks for sharing your experience and your thoughts with us.