Comments on: Send a message to refugees! http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587 A community working to end genocide Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:18:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Voices of Refugees http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-8994 Voices of Refugees Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:57:07 +0000 http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-8994 Dear Bridgette, Your message has really touched me. Would you be willing to add this message or a fresh one to our website in celebration of World Refugee Day 2009? Our website is www.voicesofrefugees.com. Thanks and warm regards, VoR Dear Bridgette,

Your message has really touched me.

Would you be willing to add this message or a fresh one to our website in celebration of World Refugee Day 2009? Our website is www.voicesofrefugees.com.

Thanks and warm regards,

VoR

]]> By: Alex http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-8557 Alex Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:06:31 +0000 http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-8557 I would like to tell everyone going through this devastating time, that I as an American am sorry and disappointed that we have not done out part. I have just joined STAND I plan to make a difference. I also wanted to let you know that I may not know you but I love you and I pray for you more than myself. I hope we can stop this and you will get to live a happy life. But remember that God is always with you and never loose faith. You are all strong and I will try my best to help you all... God Bless and be strong for this shows us that you are all very brave and as far as heroes go all of in this refugee are my heroeas. God Bless, alex I would like to tell everyone going through this devastating time, that I as an American am sorry and disappointed that we have not done out part. I have just joined STAND I plan to make a difference. I also wanted to let you know that I may not know you but I love you and I pray for you more than myself. I hope we can stop this and you will get to live a happy life. But remember that God is always with you and never loose faith. You are all strong and I will try my best to help you all… God Bless and be strong for this shows us that you are all very brave and as far as heroes go all of in this refugee are my heroeas.

God Bless,
alex

]]> By: Bridgette Woodbury http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-8212 Bridgette Woodbury Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:01:07 +0000 http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-8212 To all refugees, We in America take so much for granted. We seem like we have it all but we do not. We have somehow lost touch with our own humanity. You all are inspirations to me. Relating to your suffering is nearly impossible for most Americans because we just don't ever see the catastrophes you endure daily. We see your lives in works of fiction or on the big screen. It does not excuse our lack of interest, and pursuing a united front to end genocide as a nation. I will spread the word every day for each American to do their part and stop your suffering. Your strength and endurance through such horrific times shows how amazing you really are. I pray you will continue to have hope and strength in the continued hard times ahead. Love and peace, Bridgette To all refugees,
We in America take so much for granted. We seem like we have it all but we do not. We have somehow lost touch with our own humanity. You all are inspirations to me. Relating to your suffering is nearly impossible for most Americans because we just don’t ever see the catastrophes you endure daily. We see your lives in works of fiction or on the big screen. It does not excuse our lack of interest, and pursuing a united front to end genocide as a nation. I will spread the word every day for each American to do their part and stop your suffering. Your strength and endurance through such horrific times shows how amazing you really are. I pray you will continue to have hope and strength in the continued hard times ahead.
Love and peace,
Bridgette

]]> By: Anne http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-8179 Anne Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:38:47 +0000 http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-8179 Dear Family, Our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers are with you. It would be small comfort to you all to know that those who suffer the most have the most potential to bring a light to the rest of the world. Because of your suffering we all must ask ourselves what we can do and what we should be doing to help. We must fight hatred with love wherever we are. Even in the land of plenty (Australia) we still have to fight hatred with love. We honor your suffering and in our hearts we wash your feet with out tears. To watch your suffering is almost unbearable and I cannot comprehend how you endure. You are in this world to show us all that we are lacking in love - we are family - regardless of our country of origin. We are ONE and it is a lesson for us all. Your lives are so important to all of us in this world... we love you. Anne Dear Family,

Our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers are with you. It would be small comfort to you all to know that those who suffer the most have the most potential to bring a light to the rest of the world. Because of your suffering we all must ask ourselves what we can do and what we should be doing to help. We must fight hatred with love wherever we are. Even in the land of plenty (Australia) we still have to fight hatred with love.

We honor your suffering and in our hearts we wash your feet with out tears. To watch your suffering is almost unbearable and I cannot comprehend how you endure.

You are in this world to show us all that we are lacking in love - we are family - regardless of our country of origin. We are ONE and it is a lesson for us all.

Your lives are so important to all of us in this world… we love you.

Anne

]]> By: Gabriel http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-7765 Gabriel Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:02:03 +0000 http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-7765 Hello Gina: Thank you for your beautiful message to the refugees. I wish we had been able to pass it on already, but I know that we will sometime in the not too distant future. Give my love to all the family. Gabe Hello Gina:
Thank you for your beautiful message to the refugees. I wish we had been able to pass it on already, but I know that we will sometime in the not too distant future. Give my love to all the family.
Gabe

]]> By: Gabriel http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-7715 Gabriel Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:03:07 +0000 http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-7715 Hello Diane: Thank you for your message to the people in the camps. We will pass it on (if we do make it to the camps). Many do feel forgotten, since they have been sitting in these camps for five years, and they see little hope for peace in their land. But they do all to remain positive, since they care so much about their children and the future that awaits them. It is up to us, regular people around the world, to help them get back home soon. Paz, Gabriel Hello Diane:
Thank you for your message to the people in the camps. We will pass it on (if we do make it to the camps). Many do feel forgotten, since they have been sitting in these camps for five years, and they see little hope for peace in their land. But they do all to remain positive, since they care so much about their children and the future that awaits them. It is up to us, regular people around the world, to help them get back home soon.
Paz,
Gabriel

]]> By: Gabriel http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-7714 Gabriel Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:02:52 +0000 http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-7714 Hello Joanne! We’ve had some obstacles on the way to the camps. I’ve always liked to call obstacles “opportunities to be creative,” but this time the obstacles are really pushing it! I feel the same as you. What we are doing in our efforts to help the children of Darfur is very much a way to help our own children. I do not stop thinking of my kids while I’m out here. I do not want to standby and let them live in a world that allows other children to be abandoned. We will pass on your message (if we do make it to the camps) to the mothers and grandmothers in the camp. It is taking us longer to get to one, but we are working on it. Thank you for your unending support. Paz, Gabriel Hello Joanne!
We’ve had some obstacles on the way to the camps. I’ve always liked to call obstacles “opportunities to be creative,” but this time the obstacles are really pushing it! I feel the same as you. What we are doing in our efforts to help the children of Darfur is very much a way to help our own children. I do not stop thinking of my kids while I’m out here. I do not want to standby and let them live in a world that allows other children to be abandoned. We will pass on your message (if we do make it to the camps) to the mothers and grandmothers in the camp. It is taking us longer to get to one, but we are working on it. Thank you for your unending support.
Paz,
Gabriel

]]> By: Gabriel http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-7712 Gabriel Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:01:58 +0000 http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-7712 Hello Paula: I will pass on your message to the children…if we can make it to the camps. I was there when the children painted on those panels, but it still had an effect on me to go through them and talk to Scott and Colin about the tragedy of having those kinds of memories be what the children of Darfur have so present in their minds. My own kids have such a different life. Gabo draws cars and trees and his family. Mimi reads books and sends text messages to her friends. I am glad that they get to see that other children in other parts of the world are not as privileged as they are. We are so lucky to have been born where we were. Thank you for caring and for doing so much yourself, Paula. Hug, Gabriel Stauring Hello Paula:
I will pass on your message to the children…if we can make it to the camps.

I was there when the children painted on those panels, but it still had an effect on me to go through them and talk to Scott and Colin about the tragedy of having those kinds of memories be what the children of Darfur have so present in their minds. My own kids have such a different life. Gabo draws cars and trees and his family. Mimi reads books and sends text messages to her friends. I am glad that they get to see that other children in other parts of the world are not as privileged as they are. We are so lucky to have been born where we were.

Thank you for caring and for doing so much yourself, Paula.
Hug,
Gabriel Stauring

]]> By: Scott Warren http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-7711 Scott Warren Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:59:37 +0000 http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-7711 Ashis, Great to hear from you! Hope you are relaxing. You were one of the people that inspired me to take this trip, and thank you for that. Keep up doing your great work. Scott Ashis,

Great to hear from you! Hope you are relaxing. You were one of the people that inspired me to take this trip, and thank you for that. Keep up doing your great work.

Scott

]]> By: Katie-Jay http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-7707 Katie-Jay Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:53:17 +0000 http://stopgenocidenow.org/home/2008/06/09/587#comment-7707 Hey Jessica! Hope Boston is doing well! Now back in Boubou land, I wish I had one too – does he still fit in it? Can’t wait to see you again – perhaps in CA perhaps in Utah! Much peace, and thanks for the continuous support! Hey Jessica!
Hope Boston is doing well! Now back in Boubou land, I wish I had one too – does he still fit in it? Can’t wait to see you again – perhaps in CA perhaps in Utah!
Much peace, and thanks for the continuous support!

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