tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post3584844117349731026..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Living in a Silent War and the Miracle of Peace - Natal South AfricaLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-68673329906466994222010-01-23T22:39:35.699-05:002010-01-23T22:39:35.699-05:00Wenda, WOW. Your story reads like a screenplay! I,...Wenda, WOW. Your story reads like a screenplay! I, like D'Ann, spent most of the '90s with little ones at home, concentrating on diapers and nursing and pregnancy, and we didn't have much in the way of TV. This was an interesting lesson in history, as much of what occurred in South Africa is a mystery to me. Thank you for sharing!Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-73723038669737585422010-01-23T14:47:16.637-05:002010-01-23T14:47:16.637-05:00Patti,
His own autobiography, Long Walk to Freedo...Patti,<br /><br />His own autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom, is a great, great read. Very illuminating about the man and the nation. His description of his early life and eduction reminded me of a gentleman we hired to paint our house. Curious to know why such a distinguished man was a house painter, I learned he had been an accountant in the early 1960s with a firm in Johannesburg. When the Wenda Dottridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086728367896516923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76779936866203389802010-01-23T06:12:39.381-05:002010-01-23T06:12:39.381-05:00What a poignant post, Wenda! God has gifted you in...What a poignant post, Wenda! God has gifted you incredible experiences.<br /><br />I SO loved Invictus's portrayal of the man, the country, and rugby, giving me a portal to three new worlds. <br /><br />Do you know of a good bio of Nelson?<br /><br />Thanks ever so much for this.<br /><br />Pattipatti lacyhttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-47170287986833223772010-01-22T17:35:09.663-05:002010-01-22T17:35:09.663-05:00Wenda, This is amazing. I feel like I just read a ...Wenda, This is amazing. I feel like I just read a riveting novel! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. And yes, I too love World Vision. Thank God for them. Bless you!Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-73422565141921167702010-01-22T12:45:07.608-05:002010-01-22T12:45:07.608-05:00Thank you all for your generous comments. I agree ...Thank you all for your generous comments. I agree with your friend, Debra. Time spent out of our own context brings our every day life into sharper focus.<br /><br />I hope, through this post, I've taken you a short journey into antoher time and place. And in doing so made home that much more precious.Wenda Dottridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086728367896516923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-36311464146164260582010-01-22T12:36:27.799-05:002010-01-22T12:36:27.799-05:00Thanks for the history, Wenda. What a revealing, m...Thanks for the history, Wenda. What a revealing, mournful, and yet beautiful revelation. The length didn't deter me. I enjoyed every word.Carol Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01785763553860442948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-13554219059412754782010-01-22T11:57:53.001-05:002010-01-22T11:57:53.001-05:00Wenda, I worked for awhile with a woman from South...Wenda, I worked for awhile with a woman from South Africa, an Italian Jew. She told me once that Americans would all do well to have to spend time in a third world nation, because we are so far removed from what is 'normal' for much of the world. She lived through the same times you mention. I wish there was some way we could have our eyes opened that would make a long term impact.<br /><Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-1099343036051046132010-01-22T11:54:10.148-05:002010-01-22T11:54:10.148-05:00Wenda, another beautiful post. Your words and stor...Wenda, another beautiful post. Your words and stories pierce my heart. Thank you so much for sharing.<br /><br />I join you in praying for Haiti and for the Christian relief agencies already in place there, especially Compassion, World Vision, Samaritan's Purse, as well as churches and other ministries.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-162554564203737942010-01-22T11:15:58.848-05:002010-01-22T11:15:58.848-05:00As always Wenda you move me in ways I never though...As always Wenda you move me in ways I never thought to be moved.<br /><br />You write this with emotion and humility and strength, and it proves just what kind of amazing woman you are.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing.Vivi Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-32315112085526174442010-01-22T10:58:52.285-05:002010-01-22T10:58:52.285-05:00Sometimes when I think about those horrors, man...Sometimes when I think about those horrors, man's inhumanity to man, I believe that this earth is Hell. We are truly living in Hell. Then, I am reminded of the glimpses of Heaven. I just wrote in my journal this morning, Where do I see beauty, generosity of spirit, God's love? I'll keep looking. Thank you for your words today.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-70317654257169679082010-01-22T09:59:06.650-05:002010-01-22T09:59:06.650-05:00Wenda,
Wow! You have experienced so much and seen ...Wenda,<br />Wow! You have experienced so much and seen way too much violence. The tire torture is just horrible. I don't think this world will ever have peace; man's inhumanity to man rages on. I'm looking forward to seeing Invictus and am praying for Haiti.Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-38384419905860046062010-01-22T09:57:39.641-05:002010-01-22T09:57:39.641-05:00Thanks for sticking with the long post. Reading Di...Thanks for sticking with the long post. Reading Dina's post earlier this week and then revisiting our time in South Africa reminded me that much of the world does not live in the relative peace and security we take for granted. Thank God we can take it for granted!Wenda Dottridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086728367896516923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-5657470007744477432010-01-22T09:44:30.452-05:002010-01-22T09:44:30.452-05:00Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Wenda!Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Wenda!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-17608159586606490302010-01-22T08:53:36.538-05:002010-01-22T08:53:36.538-05:00What an incredible story, Wenda! My early 90's...What an incredible story, Wenda! My early 90's were spent in the house with three babies, so I'm just now learning some of the history that happened while I was doing diapers, etc, especially in the African nations. But I especially loved this "story behind the story." I suspect that there are many of these tales behind historical events that we won't know until we get to Anne Mateerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330467138236037032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-54221000987765477562010-01-22T08:53:26.543-05:002010-01-22T08:53:26.543-05:00What an incredible story, Wenda! My early 90's...What an incredible story, Wenda! My early 90's were spent in the house with three babies, so I'm just now learning some of the history that happened while I was doing diapers, etc, especially in the African nations. But I especially loved this "story behind the story." I suspect that there are many of these tales behind historical events that we won't know until we get to Anne Mateerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330467138236037032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-80441974157683764832010-01-22T08:50:20.917-05:002010-01-22T08:50:20.917-05:00Wow, Wenda. You've given me shivers and put te...Wow, Wenda. You've given me shivers and put tears in my eyes. You've experienced so much in that short amount of time. I can't even begin to imagine how it has impacted you. Thank you for sharing this with us, and I'll be looking forward to viewing this movie, knowing there is much more to the story.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12664386784235147522010-01-22T08:40:45.445-05:002010-01-22T08:40:45.445-05:00This has been an interesting week. We've visit...This has been an interesting week. We've visited some of the lovliest places in the world, but also been made away of the hardships much of the world endures. Thanks for sharing your story, Wenda.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.com