tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412227631061765247.post1726812553707259793..comments2023-07-15T15:00:08.636+02:00Comments on Steve and Diantha Hodges: Mission in Africa Week 6Steve and Diantha Hodgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15155791614526061562noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412227631061765247.post-88033727487803168232010-10-06T18:10:24.864+03:002010-10-06T18:10:24.864+03:00I am always interested in hearing what you and Dia...I am always interested in hearing what you and Diantha are doing, but a couple of things you spoke of really stood out for me this time. First, about the dehumanizing effects of war; having been through violent events, I know first-hand how dehumanizing they can be and what that does to your deep-down view of yourself. I love the way this culture values the affirmation of self-worth in deep attention to and respect for individuals and families. I can't think of a better way to say, "yes, you are human, as am I; you are of the same worth as I, and I value you as I value myself." Of course, I haven't been through 22 years of war, but I have suffered deeply traumatic violence, and pain is pain. I am so proud of the way you immediately recognized the need for personalizing your contact with these lovely people! The other thing I really loved reading was the Merton quote; I feel inspired to rest in God's will as doors open for me to do the work He means me to do, whatever that work is. <br />Love to you both!AD Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375412238657780840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412227631061765247.post-32818167786990246692010-10-06T17:04:03.294+03:002010-10-06T17:04:03.294+03:00Beautiful. Absolutely Beautiful.Beautiful. Absolutely Beautiful.Gayle Crabtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13154096563813802995noreply@blogger.com