tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158695287211819172.comments2012-06-08T06:56:13.889-07:00Building Global RelationshipsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158695287211819172.post-64530565696287660342012-06-08T06:56:13.889-07:002012-06-08T06:56:13.889-07:00Hi Miss. Walker and Miss. Smith this is Ellie B. f...Hi Miss. Walker and Miss. Smith this is Ellie B. from Atlanta! Guess what??? My family and I arrive in Johannesburg July,8th 9:05am. and depart from Johannesburg July,18th but I don't know what time it would be really cool if we saw each other!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158695287211819172.post-13899425885852855332012-05-28T09:41:51.391-07:002012-05-28T09:41:51.391-07:00Can't wait to hear all about it!Can't wait to hear all about it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09736429299048016423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158695287211819172.post-45858185488093862222011-09-18T12:50:59.838-07:002011-09-18T12:50:59.838-07:00"This little piggy went to market, this littl..."This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, this little piggy had roast beef, this little piggy had none, and this little piggy cried 'wee wee wee', all the way home". I've loved your feet since you were a wee babe when I recited the nursery rhyme while wiggling each little toe on each foot. But your story of injuring your feet on this amazing trip to Zimbabwe reminded me of a couple of other trips when you had foot problems. <br /><br />One time was on our family trip out west when we stopped at the roadside in a desert area in Wyoming. You hopped out of the car barefoot and went bopping off cross country in your usual enthusiastic way. Before long at all, you were sitting on the ground (I think that by that point, you probably checked the area pretty carefully before you sat down) and were examining the bottom of a foot that had a cactus thorn stuck in it. We all chuckle now when we remember that Jedd moment.<br /><br />The other time was when we had dropped off your brother at a week-long camp in New Jersey, and the rest of us were spending a day in New York City. We took the train in and traipsed around all day in midtown Manhattan, taking in everything we could in those few short hours, including some of remarkable Central Park, a quick visit to Birdland, Time Square, etc. You had thrown on a loose fitting pair of sneakers that morning, wearing no socks. As the day wore on, the blisters forming on your feet started to finally get your attention, and by the end of the day, you could hardly walk. And that meant that the next day when we were going to hike a short stretch of the Appalachian Trail, you couldn't THINK about doing such a thing on your hurting feet, so you and I hung out in the car driving here and there in the countryside while your dad and sister had their adventure on the trail.<br /><br />One of your endearing traits has always been your high enthusiasm for "going somewhere" and experiencing life to the fullest. That's why I'm thrilled that your feet took you to Zimbabwe, the very country that I have often imagined being born in because my parents were very close to going there--when it was Southern Rhodesia--with some friends as missionaries. That didn't work out for my parents, but those friends came back every few years with stories and pictures and objects from that mysterious, beautiful land in Africa. I'm sorry you injured your feet on your Zimbabwe adventure, but I'm glad that such beautiful people and surroundings made it possible for you to slow down, reflect, sing, and be grateful.Cheryl Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12416032841807922824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158695287211819172.post-40948202507233820962011-09-07T13:41:25.710-07:002011-09-07T13:41:25.710-07:00How are your heels, Jedd?! Was I REALLY that unsy...How are your heels, Jedd?! Was I REALLY that unsympathetic?! It was special having you around the camp for those 'injury' days. Nice listening to you strumming the guitar and watching the peace take a hold of you. We had to re-sort and match the socks, but that was ok! We miss you guys and Vie smiles with affection when she asks after you. Come back soon.normanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158695287211819172.post-16748303483732010682011-08-18T20:45:52.141-07:002011-08-18T20:45:52.141-07:00I am enjoying each entry in this account of your a...I am enjoying each entry in this account of your amazing trip and the wonderful photos! Thanks so much to each of you who are sharing the story.Cheryl Austinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158695287211819172.post-11581424858836163192011-08-18T19:14:05.666-07:002011-08-18T19:14:05.666-07:00Love that you did this! Teaching abroad is so cool...Love that you did this! Teaching abroad is so cool and I love that you are connecting with a culture so wellEvan Foresternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158695287211819172.post-33004730703747547722011-07-23T19:45:10.832-07:002011-07-23T19:45:10.832-07:00So excited for you all and for the children you wi...So excited for you all and for the children you will touch in Africa. A few weeks and you will all be impacting kids in Atlanta, too. Have a blast!maryellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382702542472089427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158695287211819172.post-26335054662930800662011-07-23T18:50:22.395-07:002011-07-23T18:50:22.395-07:00Thank you for posting this. It's wonderful to...Thank you for posting this. It's wonderful to hear that all of you are well and enjoying the beauty of African scenery and animals. We send lots of love to Sarah, and all of you wonderful teachers!<br />Love,<br />Mom and TedBarbara and Ted Itzkowitznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158695287211819172.post-88054368855694237572011-07-23T18:32:43.457-07:002011-07-23T18:32:43.457-07:00So glad to hear from you all. Can't wait for m...So glad to hear from you all. Can't wait for more news and photos. Sending our prayers and love!<br />Mom and Dad...WalkerCarol Walkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158695287211819172.post-57795484659442497152011-06-04T10:07:46.328-07:002011-06-04T10:07:46.328-07:00Thanks Kristen! We like it too! A little on the ...Thanks Kristen! We like it too! A little on the cheesy side, but gets the message across. :) :)Jeddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837215875089651339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158695287211819172.post-50712807666129496592011-05-19T12:57:14.162-07:002011-05-19T12:57:14.162-07:00love the video!!love the video!!Kristen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10900331223750144928noreply@blogger.com