Comments on: 10 + 2 = a chance to increase urgency more than 20%!

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:05:21 +0000

Marv!
Thank you for all of that great information. You have done such effective work in Redding. Having your congressperson go from a D to an A is just incredible and a testament to your dedication. I’m looking forward to coming up to Redding soon.

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:03:06 +0000

Amiga Gayle:
I have been taking with KTJ, and we just have to move on your idea about sending DVD’s to our congress. We will do this. We will send each a personal note asking them to please watch the videos with their families. Thank you, Gayle, and I knew you were kidding when telling me to keep up with my posting of journal, but sometimes my responses come out flat and might sound too serious and not like I would like it to, like this one kinda! What were we talking about? :) Well, smiley face or not, I very much love you and your spirit, so keep it coming!

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:02:19 +0000

Hola Lisa:
If we had a lot more Lisa’s all around the US and the world, we’d be having a huge, immediate impact on this crisis. Thanks for all the suggestions for actions and for doing so much in your own community. I’m sorry and sad that I was not able to get to Gaga.

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:01:46 +0000

Hi Olivia:
As I said to Katia, you at the STF are to be thanked because being so young you are still willing to step up and embrace responsibility. I look forward to working next to all of you to make a difference soon.

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:01:29 +0000

Hello Katia J:
Thank you and the other Student Task Force students for wanting to be involved in something that is not all pleasant and fun. You are so right about the stark differences between our lives in the US and for those of the survivors of Darfur. We are so privileged and it would take us to give up so little to help so many. It would not even be a sacrifice. If we all cared about everyone around the world and were willing to act even minimally, suffering from preventable causes would take a sharp dive.

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:01:05 +0000

Hola Zahas, Mimi, Gabito, Irais y Daniel:
Pues aca trite por que no pude ir a ver a Leila. Gabito, si le dimos de tus regalos a cuatro ninos y se que van a estar tan contentos. Le dejamos unos carritos y dinosaurio a Mansur y su hermanito. La mama de mansur se emociono tanto y dijo gracias a Gabo muchas veces. Tambien le di regalitos de Gabo a Aljafis, un ninito tan bonito que siempre nos sigue. Tambien le toco regalito de Gabo a Saad, el hijoto de Fatna que tambien es lindo. Todos te mandan las gracias, Gabito! Mimi, si es muy triste que ni tienen suficiente jabon ni suficiente de nada; nadamas tienen mucha arena y mas arena por todos lados. Vamos a seguir trabajando para que tengan paz en Darfur y puedan regresar a vidas completas. Zahas, no sabes como se me antoja tu comida y las salsas…wow. Los extrano tanto a todos. Muchos saludos a Irais y Daniel tambien. Besos, papi.

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:00:42 +0000

Hola Tere:
You are so right in that America is very compassionate, but America needs to be aware and engaged to be able to act with compassion. In our little way, we’ve been working so hard to make i-ACT a vehicle for others to reach the people in the camps. I’m also hoping so much that Macy and Tracy and others that attract attention will help us out in reaching many more people that are willing to act.

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:00:03 +0000

Hey Rachel:
Yes, it is “obviously political,” and I think that we need to get to the “nitty-gritty” of this. Bombarding our leaders in a continuous, relentless attack of messages from constituents is needed. It cannot be in waves anymore; it has to be a non-stop. I’m sorry that we were not able to get out to Leila to see her smile again. I was so down yesterday at not being able to get to camp Gaga. I wanted to see Leila, but also, if I’m going to be in Eastern Chad, I want to be visiting the camps.

By: Katie-Jay

Katie-Jay — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:38:42 +0000

Olivia!
I am so glad that we were able to connect with you! I have heard so much about Wildwood’s commitment to Darfur and the safe return of the thousands of refugees living in Chad! It is truly people like you and your classmates that keeps me going on the toughest of days! Stay connected! Peace, ktj

By: Katie-Jay

Katie-Jay — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:36:55 +0000

Katia!
I am so glad that the call worked out! Some have not due to the internet connection and being so far from anything! It is groups like yours that are making a difference! Please know that all your efforts are felt even here in Chad. Darfurians know you care! Keep up all your efforts!
Paz para todos! ktj