tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post2242884610068203427..comments2024-02-29T06:34:59.406-05:00Comments on From The House of Edward: Something To DoPamela Terry and Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-77965246031671581952011-08-10T03:57:21.155-04:002011-08-10T03:57:21.155-04:00Breaks my heart to think of the despair in lives o...Breaks my heart to think of the despair in lives of the people of Somalia. What an awful time they face. I am sure many will be comforted by this effort. I will be sure to find a way....<br /><br />Thank you Pamela for bringing this forward.<br /><br />Jeanne xxxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-10083870652742644622011-08-08T21:13:07.580-04:002011-08-08T21:13:07.580-04:00What despair those people live with year in and ye...What despair those people live with year in and year out. Yesterday, I saw photos of refugee camp that is equipped for 90,00 but has 400,000, and I wondered what do kids do when they get lost in that camp; who's to see that they get to their parents again...Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-83305461493228316862011-08-06T14:17:41.014-04:002011-08-06T14:17:41.014-04:00This is wonderful. Thank you, Pamela.This is wonderful. Thank you, Pamela.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-88530758523100301882011-08-06T12:18:49.379-04:002011-08-06T12:18:49.379-04:00I do agree with your feelings on the state of the ...I do agree with your feelings on the state of the world, our abundant lifestyles (and our politicians); your thoughts echo mine Pamela. The pillowcase idea is a great one, I shall look into it.Cait O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04569760764766505179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-41084363578471340002011-08-06T02:08:28.746-04:002011-08-06T02:08:28.746-04:00Poor, poor Edward . Is there anything like having ...Poor, poor Edward . Is there anything like having a sad PON around the house ? Please let us know how he ( and you ) get on at the vets.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-13612722796024098992011-08-05T23:35:24.172-04:002011-08-05T23:35:24.172-04:00The world is such a sad, sad place for so many chi...The world is such a sad, sad place for so many children. I, too, will be sending a pair of pillowcases, and will link to here on my next post. The world may be large, and there may be too many children in need, but no act goes unnoticed or is received unwelcome. God bless us all.Angie Muresanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13830360358541367259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-91994505781442829072011-08-05T22:12:08.589-04:002011-08-05T22:12:08.589-04:00we have a ten thousand villages here in houston to...we have a ten thousand villages here in houston too. what a beautiful little girl. it's so hard to imagine how many people are starving while we just waste food and throw it out and ugggh. what a beautiful story.cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-3843105319014101222011-08-05T19:17:18.968-04:002011-08-05T19:17:18.968-04:00Pamela, thank you as always for imparting the impo...Pamela, thank you as always for imparting the importance of life...something we all can do!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br /><br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-23573356580432845082011-08-05T13:50:56.272-04:002011-08-05T13:50:56.272-04:00This is a brilliant idea Pamela. I am not sure ho...This is a brilliant idea Pamela. I am not sure how it will work from the UK but shall go to the site and find out. I do agree about images haunting one all day and feeling helpless about it.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-35177691023657555622011-08-05T11:07:52.172-04:002011-08-05T11:07:52.172-04:00Pamela, I also saw the image on the front page of ...Pamela, I also saw the image on the front page of the New York Times and gasped. The power of that photo. I will link this to others and thank you so much for the information on how to get involved.Sunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-38510536596033896072011-08-05T06:45:37.672-04:002011-08-05T06:45:37.672-04:00The news is indeed hard to read these days! It is...The news is indeed hard to read these days! It is easy to shut ones eyes and turn to another page, but as you say, the haunting images stay with you.<br /><br />The pillowcase scheme is a brilliant idea and I thank you for bringing this to my attention.<br /><br />Have a peaceful weekend.<br />Dianne<br />XOXOYONKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02659751063643621817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-68127061770622194282011-08-05T01:39:39.273-04:002011-08-05T01:39:39.273-04:00*** I don't believe I've ever read your bl...*** I don't believe I've ever read your blog before (shame on me!) but, after reading today's blog, (and then reading quite a bit farther back, too), I know I will be a loyal follower...<br /><br />As I read, and read and read, it became apparent you are a woman of great depth, and great substance~~~ what a lovely thing to see, especially nowadays... And, the way you put your thoughts to paper is so very engaging... It was an informative & warm reading, as so many of your latest posts are. And I THANK YOU...<br /><br />Warmest regards,<br /><br />Linda in AZ *<br />bellesmom1234@comcast.netLinda in AZ *https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300293275066986999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-22589458756623578272011-08-05T00:01:29.012-04:002011-08-05T00:01:29.012-04:00That's a lovely thing to do. Lovely cause. The...That's a lovely thing to do. Lovely cause. The news is hard to read.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.yearoldbirthdaypartyideas.com" rel="nofollow">Year Old Birthday Party Ideas</a>Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623997755872619767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-53410428029702220832011-08-04T14:49:57.156-04:002011-08-04T14:49:57.156-04:00Will be sending some of the pillowcases I cross-st...Will be sending some of the pillowcases I cross-stitched that are just lying in a drawer. Thank you for the opportunity to be of small service.marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08458417858538216872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-7853463779903030042011-08-04T14:16:28.720-04:002011-08-04T14:16:28.720-04:00I probably won't be sending any pillowcases as...I probably won't be sending any pillowcases as I live in the UK but I already sent a donation to Oxfam. Whatever we do will never be enough but we should all do something, however small. Good for you for caring.Acornmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982884920388966786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-86404726094749293182011-08-04T10:02:08.692-04:002011-08-04T10:02:08.692-04:00I'm making a package and going to their site t...I'm making a package and going to their site to see what else I can do.<br />I am full to crying just now.<br />This world is so strange... so much in one place, and so very little in others.Thea Beasleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073469552693120069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-59273486236256610972011-08-04T04:49:56.597-04:002011-08-04T04:49:56.597-04:00We who won the global lottery (of where we are bor...We who won the global lottery (of where we are born) have a responsibility. Lovely cause. And yes, the news is hard to read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748575002935939688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-67283722751619782622011-08-04T03:40:34.248-04:002011-08-04T03:40:34.248-04:00Oh my heart. Wonderful post, Pamela, and one that ...Oh my heart. Wonderful post, Pamela, and one that will no doubt go many miles. What a fantastic idea. It really is that simple sometimes. Even in the face of something so huge, still, the smallest acts can make such a difference to so many. Thank you.Ciara Brehonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10583812950426579762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-84661862632595558302011-08-04T03:38:30.493-04:002011-08-04T03:38:30.493-04:00Hello Pamela:
We are completely at one with you he...Hello Pamela:<br />We are completely at one with you here and totally support and applaud anything which is done, in whatever, way to alleviate the suffering and discomfort of anyone anywhere. And of course, through the endless reporting of horrific news from Africa, one's thoughts and prayers return constantly to that country.<br /><br />The idea behind the pillowcases is an extraordinarily good one and one which the vast majority of people can easily afford. We do hope that it is acted upon.<br /><br />However, we were recently with Birkás Ákos, a renowned Hungarian painter, who had painted a very large canvas of a group of African children staring out of the picture, rather in the manner of the little girl in the yellow dress which you show here, but wearing an assortment of ill fitting Western clothes and shoes. The message was very, very forceful.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-20628771693750794192011-08-04T02:23:45.325-04:002011-08-04T02:23:45.325-04:00I am buying used pillowcases tomorrow for my dogs&...I am buying used pillowcases tomorrow for my dogs' beds; I will add NEW ones for children in Africa. Thank you - I am incensed at Congress, simply livid; I appreciate the chance to help in a tangible way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17445732008559186410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-87873554843459790132011-08-04T02:18:48.917-04:002011-08-04T02:18:48.917-04:00You said it all for so many of us with little girl...You said it all for so many of us with little girls and boys, and dying babies trailing us through our days, and materializing in our dreams, when the news is worse and worse, and the tide rises to flood hearts and minds till they are benumbed. My blog posts are as dark as my spirit has become, so that I'm promising readers I'll lighten up soon. I should be asleep but I'm trolling the blogs I follow for comfort and inspiration. You just provided some. Thank you my dear, and great hugs to wonderful Edward!Ms.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09479767121319709878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-22012721622804936642011-08-04T01:48:36.310-04:002011-08-04T01:48:36.310-04:00Thank heavens for big hearts.Thank heavens for big hearts.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-10728396245737107162011-08-03T23:37:03.915-04:002011-08-03T23:37:03.915-04:00Reading your post this night after having spent an...Reading your post this night after having spent another<br />day in vacation I felt as if you were the conscience and<br />a reminder of the sad realities in our world, leaving me with such a need for acting...<br />I will do just this and send pillowcases as soon as I am back. <br />I showed it to my daughter and son and we pledge to make it known to their friends as well.<br />Every journey begins with the first step! Thank you for reminding me to look out for the ones in need!<br /><br />xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572400688345132982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-79551978099491835932011-08-03T23:06:10.241-04:002011-08-03T23:06:10.241-04:00That's a lovely thing to do. The local school...That's a lovely thing to do. The local school collects clothes and I always donate mine as they are taken straight to Africa. Hope you're good xxChristina @ Fashion's Most Wantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583201549332262341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-65360498887499171952011-08-03T22:40:37.468-04:002011-08-03T22:40:37.468-04:00Pamela,
Your post rendered me as silent as I was ...Pamela,<br /><br />Your post rendered me as silent as I was when I read of the controversy yesterday concerning the New York times. Apparently they received a lot of flack over the front page image and story, which featured a dying child from this region, people could not understand why they made that the lead story when here in the US we were in the midst of the debt crisis. <br /><br />I agree with you 1 million percent, these politicians should be ashamed of themselves because guess what folks, they do not have our best interest at heart! If they did this debate would not have gotten this far, nor would they have left on their vacations for a month before they decided the fate of the 75,000 workers in the FAA. These people will be without pay until these fat cats who are out of touch with reality come back from their month of paid vacation! <br /><br />In the meantime little girls are dying! People over there have nothing and will get nothing because their regime is as selfish as ours.<br /><br />" a journey of a thousand steps begins with one" if we all take one step to helping these people and passing along the pillowcase information one person...us, you, me, can make a difference.<br /><br />Sorry to use this space to vent, but this post stored something in me, as did the dying child and the news cast on the dame story and yet it seems as if there is no one who cares. Thank you for caring enough to post this information, I will do the same tomorrow.<br /><br />ElizabethElizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.com