Comments on: Wouldn’t Take Nothing for my Journey Now

By: John Hand

John Hand — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:29:31 +0000

It’s puzzling how certain people have such impact on one. Over the years since I was in Peace Corps/Senegal under the supervision of Hy, I thought of him many times. Finally, we re-connected in the past few years. I think of him quite often and I don’t really know why. My time as a PCV changed my life; the experience has continued to control the path of my life to the present day. Perhaps it was the fact that Hy gave the volunteers the space and time they needed to do what they were capable of doing. Anyway, we miss him. John Hand and Janet Ghattas (RPCV/Senegal ‘63-’65).

By: Edna

Edna — Sun, 24 May 2009 16:01:42 +0000

It is so true that we have everything we need in our journey. I found that out in the five years that my sisters and I took care of our dear mother. And we, like you, wouldn’t take nothing for our journey, it was a blessing.

By: juliehursey

juliehursey — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:04:11 +0000

Thank you Matt. I appreciate the feedback. I have been thinking about writing a book about the last summer with my Dad. Still waiting for the perspective and courage..So this was a tentative test run. I wrote a lot about it in this blog, but not in a form that could be submitted for publication. I am still unsure of my ability to write a book. My inability to sit still is a curse.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:52:21 +0000

I cried a little when I read this. It has time and distance to yield some perspective, but is sweet and compelling to the spirit. The journeys, indeed, we make while living here. Thanks Julie-

By: Claudia

Claudia — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:38:38 +0000

beautifully put…it is said that time can soothe and heal…sounds like it…