Comments on: And it rains… http://www.workingdefinition.com/2005/06/06/and-it-rains Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:16:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Yvette http://www.workingdefinition.com/2005/06/06/and-it-rains/comment-page-1#comment-415 Yvette Sun, 09 Oct 2005 01:24:56 +0000 /?p=109#comment-415 Matt, I hope you're doing well, I think about you and pray for you often. I am so proud of the man that you have become. Love always Yvette Matt,
I hope you’re doing well, I think about you and pray for you often. I am so proud of the man that you have become.

Love always

Yvette

]]> By: Matt's Dad http://www.workingdefinition.com/2005/06/06/and-it-rains/comment-page-1#comment-304 Matt's Dad Sat, 11 Jun 2005 19:04:38 +0000 /?p=109#comment-304 Amen! Amen!

]]> By: Josh's Mom http://www.workingdefinition.com/2005/06/06/and-it-rains/comment-page-1#comment-303 Josh's Mom Fri, 10 Jun 2005 23:58:18 +0000 /?p=109#comment-303 Dear Matt, Dislocation once resolved becomes HOME. Having to turn around and dislocate again so soon finds you in a tailspin. So much happened to you all in a short time. Most of it you did not really have time to deal with emotionally because you were in the middle of a political and social climate that certainly was unsettling. I am sure you all are dealing with the what ifs. I will tell you what I tell Josh. When you look back on your life you are really only sorry for the things you did not do. I can't tell you what the future holds, but as Josh wrote us from UZ: time will eventually resolve the issues you guys are facing. Give yourself some time to deal with what really happened. When people move under normal circumstances, the adjustments are hard. Your move was not normal. Cut yourself some slack. My best thoughts for you. Josh's Mom Dear Matt,
Dislocation once resolved becomes HOME. Having to turn around and dislocate again so soon finds you in a tailspin. So much happened to you all in a short time. Most of it you did not really have time to deal with emotionally because you were in the middle of a political and social climate that certainly was unsettling. I am sure you all are dealing with the what ifs. I will tell you what I tell Josh. When you look back on your life you are really only sorry for the things you did not do. I can’t tell you what the future holds, but as Josh wrote us from UZ: time will eventually resolve the issues you guys are facing. Give yourself some time to deal with what really happened. When people move under normal circumstances, the adjustments are hard. Your move was not normal. Cut yourself some slack. My best thoughts for you.

Josh’s Mom

]]> By: Melissa http://www.workingdefinition.com/2005/06/06/and-it-rains/comment-page-1#comment-302 Melissa Wed, 08 Jun 2005 15:17:34 +0000 /?p=109#comment-302 Matt: I am so happy that you made it safely to Romania; you are needed there in a country that once had a very violent uprising under Soviet rule in 1968. Their uprising occured in recent history, so there are probably people who still remember and who lived through the bloodshed inflicted upon a country that wanted to live under its own rules. I know it's difficult to swallow right now, but just think, you have two countries in which you served as a Peace Corps member on ONE tour of duty. Some people serve twice in order to get to where you are. You have the privilege to observe both countries while they are still fresh in your mind, experience, and BLOG. Your father eloquently stated that you successfully served your country in Uz with honor and in peace to the utmost of your strength and character, what wonderful advice. Move forward, dear friend, send emails to your friends in Uz now and then, send a care package if it can get through. Suggest that some of the men, women, and children seek asylum in the U.S., perhaps. But for now, put most of your time and experiences in Uz on a shelf to return to when you have more time and energy, perhaps after the transition from Romania. Immerse yourself in Romania. You are needed in Romania. Put the bulk of your efforts into a place and a people where you can most affect change. Many people support you there and here. I am proud to be among this group. Thanks for that Transylvania in the thunder storm image, Chris. I can even imagine you doing the dash to Main Building, and raising your eyebrow with a chuckle at the thought. As for the rain and thunder, I was stuck driving from Millbury to Poughkeepsie in it, with a silly little worry that I may have left my window open in my new apartment. Helping the photographer in Millbury has become a little harrowing. He is rather demanding and very rude. I am beginning to think that he is not my type of photographer, the one I would like to be mentored by. But I will immerse myself in the experience, and I will learn what I can from him. Expect something in the mail, and I bet that it will get there far quicker than in Uz...another bonus! :-) With love, Melissa Matt:

I am so happy that you made it safely to Romania; you are needed there in a country that once had a very violent uprising under Soviet rule in 1968. Their uprising occured in recent history, so there are probably people who still remember and who lived through the bloodshed inflicted upon a country that wanted to live under its own rules.

I know it’s difficult to swallow right now, but just think, you have two countries in which you served as a Peace Corps member on ONE tour of duty. Some people serve twice in order to get to where you are. You have the privilege to observe both countries while they are still fresh in your mind, experience, and BLOG. Your father eloquently stated that you successfully served your country in Uz with honor and in peace to the utmost of your strength and character, what wonderful advice.

Move forward, dear friend, send emails to your friends in Uz now and then, send a care package if it can get through. Suggest that some of the men, women, and children seek asylum in the U.S., perhaps. But for now, put most of your time and experiences in Uz on a shelf to return to when you have more time and energy, perhaps after the transition from Romania. Immerse yourself in Romania.

You are needed in Romania. Put the bulk of your efforts into a place and a people where you can most affect change.

Many people support you there and here. I am proud to be among this group.

Thanks for that Transylvania in the thunder storm image, Chris. I can even imagine you doing the dash to Main Building, and raising your eyebrow with a chuckle at the thought. As for the rain and thunder, I was stuck driving from Millbury to Poughkeepsie in it, with a silly little worry that I may have left my window open in my new apartment. Helping the photographer in Millbury has become a little harrowing. He is rather demanding and very rude. I am beginning to think that he is not my type of photographer, the one I would like to be mentored by. But I will immerse myself in the experience, and I will learn what I can from him.

Expect something in the mail, and I bet that it will get there far quicker than in Uz…another bonus! :-)

With love,
Melissa

]]> By: Josh http://www.workingdefinition.com/2005/06/06/and-it-rains/comment-page-1#comment-301 Josh Wed, 08 Jun 2005 08:05:21 +0000 /?p=109#comment-301 Oops, it's supposed to be: "people I don’t know come in some of the doors, and people I DO know go out of the other doors on the opposite side. Oops, it’s supposed to be: “people I don’t know come in some of the doors, and people I DO know go out of the other doors on the opposite side.

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