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by Aram Kim
I grew up in a Christian family in South Korea. As such, I have not had a formal training in meditation. I first started meditation two years ago. At the time, I was suffering from nightmare induced insomnia and depression. These nightmares were often about my father who was abusive to me in my development. It was the most miserable days of my life. I was willing to try anything that would help me go to sleep and feel better.
I had gone to the doctor, but he said that I was perfectly healthy. He recommended that maybe I could go get tested at the sleep center at Duke but warned me that the fee would be substantial. That was not an option for me. I would not go to the psychiatrist because I was barely getting by with paying bills and groceries. I think this is when I started drinking on a daily basis. The intoxication helped me to forget the nightmares somewhat, but at the same time, I was not living my life clearly either.
When I started meditation, I had no idea what was going on. There were so many different types of meditation. I often started daydreaming or fell asleep as soon as I closed my eyes. It was an exercise in frustration. I did not understand how counting breaths can help me understand the secrets of life or somehow turn me into an enlightened person. But then I realized that I was falling asleep during my meditation and found it very useful when I am anxious about falling asleep at night.
However, the real benefit of meditation came about a year later. Gradually, I began to understand things about myself, my father, and life in general. Although nobody has really explained to me how and why, I realized under what circumstances I was born in my family and –more importantly- under what circumstances my father grew up in. When I came to this, there was no reason to be hurt and scared because I understood things were as they were.
In being healed, I would have forgiven my father one would think. However, forgiveness implies that there was actually a wrongdoing on the behalf of other party. When I understood that my father did not know to treat me any better because he himself grew up in a post-Korean war era without supportive parents, I knew that there was no real harm. It did not mean that I would let him anyone else hurt me like that again, but I understood the circumstances surrounding the past events. I stopped having the nightmares and started sleeping like a baby.
This is not where my experience with meditation and depression ends, however.
A lot of people at school are puzzled about me. Of the many things I have heard about me, the two most interesting description was that I was "excessively happy" and "like contantly being on mushroom." The following event was what I attribute to the change in my life.
It was early March of 2005. I was having a horrible sickness. I remember being in terrible fever at night. It was so painful that I wanted to die. Then I remembered from one of my lessons that embracing the physical pain was the way out of my psychological pain. At this time, I still had depression related problem even though my issues with Dad had mostly been resolved. So that is exactly what I did. I stopped resisting and hating the pain and "allowed" the pain to be a part of me. It was difficult, and I passed out in the midst of it.
The next morning was different. I was not sick anymore. The fever was gone. But there was something more significant than the missing fever. At first, I felt intoxicated since my mind was different. It was a few hours later that day I realized that I was not anxious and depressed anymore. Even more than that, nothing worried me. Thoughts of money, work, girlfriend, etc. did not really concern me. I thought it was so strange that I would not concern myself with things like that, so I thought long and hard about all the "bad things" in my life. To my surprise, I was somehow immune to generating negative emotions.
The next four days I did nothing but whatever I liked to do. I would lie down and listen to music or walk my dog around the town. Watch the clouds float by. Whatever I liked to do. I stopped going to work. It was heaven. I played video games.
Then I realized how sad everyone else was. This person was disappointed. That person was anxious. I remembered that I used to be that way. I wanted to explain to them that they did not need to feel that way – regardless of what predicaments they may be in. But it was so difficult to explain it to them, and no one really understood what I was trying to say. I taught meditation to few people, but they were easily discouraged and did not have the motivation to continue.
Since then, I met people like me who smiled gently and took life as it came. Some of these people were just born this way, but others came to the same conclusion that I came to through means other than "meditation." (Some of these people I met in medical school.) Being with these people, I have realized that I am not the only one in this world who thinks Life is beautiful and, at least for me, meditation played a big part on my maturing process since it facilitated so much understanding.
Physician, heal thyself. As aspiring future holistic physicians, our responsibility is not only with physical health but also with healing our own psyche and spirit. Whether it may be yoga, meditation, worship, religion, or a poem, we owe it to ourselves and our patients to be healthy in all aspects of our lives. I can give many reasons why this is pertinent, but a better reason would be, "why not?" Why would you not want to live the rest of your life beautifully and vibrantly?


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Do icons live up to the hype? That's what Outlook asked last week in a special package of essays on key historical figures whose names have become commonly used adjectives. We asked whether Mao was a Maoist. We asked whether Bill Clinton is Clintonian. We even asked whether Sigmund Freud was truly Freudian. But we didn't include every such figure — and readers disagreed passionately about some of the ones we did feature.
"I never thought that Victorianism ever connoted a lack of sexual passion," one reader wrote in response to Kate Williams's argument that Queen Victoria was not prudish or dour. "Victorianism was all about propriety: keeping your carnal romps between the sheets — whether at home or at the brothel — while maintaining public dignity. Victoria's lurid diaries were thoroughly Victorian in that they were written to be reread only by her (and maybe by randy [Prince] Albert) and then burned."
Ayn Rand, who historian Jennifer Burns noted was more sensitive to criticism than the protagonists of her novels, had a few strident defenders. "Ayn Rand was a novelist and philosopher, yet Burns never in her book or in her latest article analyzes the tenets of Rand's philosophy, but merely spreads kaffee-klatsch-level gossip about her," one reader wrote. Another suggested that we "try to incorporate some factual ideas in her writing about Ayn Rand, instead of gossip from those who hate her."
Some people objected to the feature's demographics. "I read your column and reflected upon your eight choices, seven of European descent and one Asian . . . and no persons, male or female, of African descent. Why?" Another reader suggested an African leader who should have been included. "Kwame Nkrumah, the first head of state of Ghana, was the brainchild behind Pan Africanism," the reader noted. "I would like to know if you can come up with 'Nkrumahism.' "
Some readers pointed out that Jesus Christ was not in fact Christian. "Christ wasn't a Christian, especially considering how many Christians act today," a self-described "former Baptist pastor" wrote. "As Gandhi said, 'I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.' " Was Gandhi himself Gandhian? Others called his bona fides into question.
Nor were U.S. presidents safe from scrutiny. Some readers thought Andrew Jackson wasn't Jacksonian, Woodrow Wilson wasn't Wilsonian and Richard Nixon wasn't Nixonian. A number of people wrote in to argue that Ronald Reagan was hardly Reaganesque.
Another famous figure readers wished we'd taken on was a bushy-bearded 19th-century German philosopher and hero of socialism. Many argued that Marx was not a Marxist ("Referring to Karl, not Groucho," as one reader helpfully explained). "The theoretical economist and social commentator (a) objected to the vulgarization of his views by sloganeers and (b) was opposed on principle to making an iconic, calcified creed out of what should be an ongoing intellectual dialectic," another wrote.
Others pointed out that Marx himself was wary of turning his name into an adjective. In an 1882 letter, "Communist Manifesto" co-author Friedrich Engels quoted Marx as saying: "If anything is certain, it is that I myself am not a Marxist." While such hearsay can't be taken at face value, Marx — who, though he championed the proletariat, never visited a factory until the end of his life — was a man of many contradictions.
Or perhaps Engels was just jealous. "Engelsian" doesn't have much of a ring to it.
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A lot of people ask us what it's like to travel to Rwanda with the Kula team. Well, now you have an opportunity to read about it! This past May, we were excited for travel blogger Emily Booth of Adventures of Amelia to join our team and help document our farmers' stories. In the guest post, Emily tells her side of the Kula story, what it's like to travel to Rwanda, spend time there, work there, and experience love there. Read on and enjoy!
"Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life – and travel – leaves marks on you. Most of the time, those marks – on your body or on your heart – are beautiful. Often, though, they hurt." — Anthony Bourdain
As I glance down at the quite permanent scar on the top of my left ankle, I'm reminded of how I completely missed my target on the night that I decided to run through a fiery hoop on the beaches of Ko Phi Phi, Thailand. My right knee adds to the collection with a bright white scar I obtained while waiting for a cab on the streets of Medellin, Colombia. My Dad hasn't called me "Grace" my entire life for nothin', guys. Scattered across the lower part of my calves are little white spots from my summer spent in the Caribbean island of Utila, where sandflies had their way with me. The list of physical scars goes on and on, as is often the case with us adventurous types. They hurt for a while, but then leave us with the fondest of memories and provide us with the most original souvenirs. It is, however, the ones you can't see—the marks on our hearts, as Bourdain suggests— that perhaps leave the greatest impact. Once you endure such intense emotion abroad, albeit pain or sheer happiness, it cannot be undone. It cannot be unseen. For me, this is precisely what happened in Rwanda — and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Sarah and I departed the swanky new Concourse F in Atlanta around 5pm on a Wednesday. In a successful attempt to save money, we had chosen been forced to select a lengthy route through London, Paris and Nairobi, before finally arriving in Kigali, Rwanda. Five airports in two days? Sure! Yes, it was every bit as exhausting as it sounds, but the overdose of adrenaline and twenty-hour layover in Paris kept us from succumbing to the acute delusion. I suppose some people would have taken advantage of such a layover and caught up on sleep, but not these girls. We were on a mission and it was called "See the Eiffel Tower, eat all the croissants in Paris and wash it down with a baguette." YOLO, or whatever the kids are calling it these days. Not only did we accomplish what we'd set out to do, we actually saw more than planned. The prime location of our little apartment in the Monmartre neighborhood made for the perfect post-dinner stroll up the several hundred steps to the Sacré-Coeur. When we breathlessly arrived to the top of basilica, we both stood in awe as we looked over the entire city of Paris, illuminated by one of the most gorgeous harvest moons we'd ever seen. The Eiffel Tower, so far from us now that it looked like a toy, was even twinkling like a star as it does every night, on the hour. The next morning, after about 3 hours of sleep, we promised each other we'd make it back to that same spot to watch the sun rise over the city. Waking up in a cool, unheated apartment on only a few hours of sleep was tough, I must admit. The payoff, however, was well worth it. Given the current five o'clock hour, we were the only tourists around for days, making it seem as though the town was all ours. It was perfect. We really made the most of a night (and morning) in Paris, managing to fall in love almost too quickly. I think I speak for both of us when I say that a second, much longer visit is in order. It's only au revoir for now, Paris.
Taken at about 40,000 ft. during the flight from Paris to Nairobi. Whats better than waking up from a nap and seeing the sunset over the Nile River out your window?
We arrived to Kigali International Airport around midnight on Friday, finally ending a lengthy, four-flight journey all the way from Atlanta. Despite the short line in the seemingly desolate and newly renovated airport, the customs process took quite a few minutes. Who cares, I thought. I'm in Africa. Sarah had already arranged transportation through Kula Project's In-Country Director, Manu, who was waiting for us with bells on when we exited baggage claim. I already knew a bit about Manu through Sarah, who had shown me photos of his massive smile and warned me about his unique laugh that can shake a room. He's one of those people that you can almost hear in a single photograph. His job for the next two weeks was to act as the liaison between us and the farmers, and he couldn't be more thrilled to do so. Upon meeting me at the Kigali airport that late Friday night, Manu's first words to me were, "Welcome to your home," followed by that smile I'd previously seen in photos. I knew straight away that he was going to be one of the highlights of this trip for me, personally. This guy was a star.
Manu and his infectious laugh.
A quick ten minute drive put us at our Kigali apartment just after one o'clock in the morning. Bobby Neptune, the photographer and videographer set to document the lives of Kula's farmers for the next two weeks, was supposed to be arriving just a couple hours after us. Manu and the driver went back to the airport to pick him up, only to find that his flight from Ethiopia had been canceled. Realizing there wasn't much we could do, Sarah and I went straight to bed. If you've never been there before, my friends, fifty-two hours of near-sleepless transit will take you to a very special state of tired. On the flip side, it will also end with the deepest and most satisfying sleep of your life. When I awoke the next morning I don't think I knew where I was for a solid thirty seconds. I felt like a new person. Naturally, Sarah was already awake and ready for the day. She quickly updated me on Bobby's status, telling me that we were leaving around midday to go grab him from the airport with Manu and the driver. I slowly got ready and scoped out the apartment that would play "home" to us for the next fourteen days. It was a beautiful place, complete with a living room, full kitchen, hot water and any other first world amenity you can dream up. I'd have to say that the balconies were the kicker. You could see half of the mountainous, bustling city of Kigali just footsteps from our living room. It was stunning. Keep in mind, Rwanda is still fairly new to the tourism game. It lacks much in the way of backpacker-style infrastructure, so hostels and cheap homestays don't quite exist yet. I have no doubts that it's all coming soon, but for now, apartments and overpriced hotels are the only option. Considering this was a non-profit trip, we obviously opted for the more economical route. Still, it was certainly an upgrade for Amelia.
Balcony view, workspace, morning reflection area–whatever you want to call it. It was such a treat.
Balcony at sunrise. It made the 5:45 alarm clock a bit less brutal.
Have I just confused the heck out of you now? Are you thinking that none of this sounds typical of Africa? Do they even have electricity there? These are all quite typical misconceptions we, as westerners, have of Africa. I won't get on a high horse about it right now, but I do hope this post changes how you perceive Africa and Rwanda. Let's start with the fact that Africa is actually a continent, not a country. I so often hear it talked about as if it's just one, massive country that lacks any development or infrastructure. That couldn't be further from the truth. When I told people I was going on this trip initially, many reacted with the standard, "Ooooh. Yikes! Better have your immunizations updated. Might want to say your goodbyes to folks now!" This really happened — as in, more than once. It's hilarious, yet unfortunate. I felt safer in Kigali than almost anywhere else in the world. Seriously. In addition, Kigali is one of the cleanest cities I've ever visited, while the people are as welcoming and kind as they make 'em. Rwanda, in particular, is actually very mountainous, hence its nickname, The Land of a Thousand Hills. It's green, lush and the climate is quite mild compared to some of its neighbors. There were several times throughout the trip where someone in the group would even say, "Look at this. We could almost be in Switzerland right now." Speaking of which, it's also about as peaceful as Switzerland these days. There aren't hoards of people walking the streets with machetes and assault rifles, and you'd be hard pressed to find a starving child with flies swarming its face. I'm looking at you, American media. Instead, the streets are lined with men and women heading to work, children in adorable uniforms skipping to school and vendors selling almost anything you can imagine. Kigali, as well as the rest of Rwanda, is just bursting at the seams with people who want a better country. They're really no different than you and I. They want opportunity and development, and with a government that supports both, I'd say they're well on their way.
It all felt so surreal to me. This constant realization of, I'm in Africa, replayed in my mind for the entire two weeks. I looked forward to our first day on the farms the way a child looks forward to Christmas morning. It was only Sarah, Bobby and myself the first few days and we were more than ready to make some magic. My first day on the farms is almost a blur, to be honest. It was all so new to me and I felt like a wide-eyed young girl, much like the first time I ever saw New York City in person. It was overwhelming, but in only the best sense of the word. We met Manu and our driver for the week, Vincent, outside our apartment at about eight in the morning. We loaded up the 1990-something Land Cruiser with Bobby's gear, snacks and water, and climbed in. I was excited for the drive, as I always love a bit of transit abroad. I never get tired of seeing something for the first time. After about ten minutes of perfectly paved roads in Kigali, we finally arrived at the beginning of the 18 kilometer dirt road that would take us all the way to Ruli. Sarah wasn't kidding— the ride was something out of a National Geographic spread. The hills peacefully rolled by, while my most updated playlist seemed to play their song. Everything was so green, while the Nyabarongo River's red clay color provided the perfect contrast to what looked to be a fake backdrop. Two very bumpy hours later, we arrived at the Land of a Thousand Hills coffee washing station, our home base in Ruli for the week. From there, the views only got better. I remember thinking, is this real life? People actually live here?
The Nyabarongo River was just one of many highlights on our two hour drive into Ruli.
We first met with Nepo and Velediana, high in the mountains of Ruli. Their five-year old son, Prince, played around with an umbrella, occasionally using it for its shading purpose. One of my first memories of the farms was realizing that little Prince was wearing an official Schweinsteiger jersey. For those of you who aren't big into the international fútbol thing, Schweinsteiger is one of Germany's best players, and thus, quite famous. I just didn't expect to see anything resembling European football on a farm in Ruli, Rwanda. The work started quickly, Bobby focusing on still shots and Manu translating his every word back to the farmers. When Sarah and I weren't helping Bobby out, we would hang back and observe. She used this opportunity to explain so much to me about the land, the farmers and how Kula fits into it all. Manu, with his charming accent, would chime in every now and then with a question for Sarah, who's name he pronounced with a rolling "R." Their relationship is genuine and playful, and I immediately see how much he enjoys working with Sarah. They've been doing this together since the fall of 2013, when Sarah hired Manu through Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Co. They've made giant strides ever since and now that I've seen it up close & personal, I believe Manu is absolutely critical in facilitating relationships with the farmers, who are Kula's heart and soul. Despite an additional, hour-long commute between our apartment and his home every single morning and evening, Manu worked the long, hot days in the field alongside of us. I can't imagine he slept more than five hours a night, yet he met us each day with his huge white smile and freshly pressed jeans, ready to do it all over again. He and Vincent would greet us with a genuine, "Mwaramutse," good morning in Kinyarwanda. After about 4 days, I finally caught onto a few of these introductions, doing my best to make sure I didn't miss a syllable. As it turns out, the moderate amount of Spanish I know didn't work here. Who knew? Manu got a kick out of our attempts and would constantly let out one of his signature laughs, indicating that we weren't even close to the correct word. Sarah and I returned the laugh one day, when we asked him to play some of his favorite music for us. Both assuming it would be something of the local-sounding sorts, we almost fell over laughing when Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" came through the tiny speakers of his iPad. Here we were, in the middle of rural Rwanda, on a farm, listening to Bruce Springsteen on an iPad. As bizarre as the moment sounds, these are the times you realize that we really are all the same — and that's priceless.
Meet Schweinsteiger. Oops, I mean, Prince.
First day on the job at JMV and Domitillas's house. Like everyone else in Ruli, they were incredibly kind and hospitable.
Scenery like this made the heat and uphill climbs seem like nothing.
The was taken at the little stream we passed everyday on the ride into Ruli. Sarah, in particular, absolutely loved this spot. By the end of the trip, Manu was calling it "Sarah's River."
The next nine days on the farms were just as intriguing as the first, each one providing a new experience, and with it, a new lesson. As the week went on, the group became bigger, which only enhanced the dynamic. Bobby's assistant, Nate, joined us from the states, while John JTT made it to us by bus from Uganda. That strikethrough isn't a typo, in case you were wondering. The guy looks almost identical to Jonathan Taylor Thomas, child star of Home Improvement and cover boy of every Bop Magazine ever published. See the photos below for proof — the resemblance is uncanny. With the new additions to the group, came a renewed sense of energy. Bobby now had his right-hand man, relieving him of some stress, while Sarah and I were able to interact more with the farmers and children. Every morning we'd all wake up within about thirty minutes of each other and head straight for the coffee. Nate, an ex-barista and coffee aficionado, brought a couple bags of Ethiopian blend with him, ensuring we had only the highest quality crack in the morning. No Foldgers for this group! After a cup of coffee brought us to life, we'd shower, throw mostly dirty clothes on and pack-up for the day. Sarah was in charge of our massive snack bag, stuffing it with peanut butter & honey sandwiches, Kind Bars and anything else that could withstand the heat on the farms. That was all we would have until dinner, so you know I kept a close eye on that situation. We all grabbed our daypacks and a piece or two of Bobby's equipment and met Manu in our parking lot. By 7:30 AM, we were all tightly packed-in and ready to endure the two hour dirt-road ride to Ruli. Upon arriving to the coffee washing station, we'd all anxiously hop out of the car and stretch out our stiff legs. I generally ran straight to the toilet, thanks to the liter of water I consumed during the drive. And by toilet, I mean "long drop" or hole in the ground, of course. That was the only toilet we'd see until the end of the day, so not using it just wasn't an option for me. Once our legs were stretched and our bladders were emptied, it was time to work. We would either walk up a steep mountainside to get to a farmer's house, or Vincent would drive us several more kilometers away in the trusty Land Crusier. We'd spend hours upon hours with these families, sometimes on their farm, and other times, in the comfort of their home. I would try to chat with them as much as I could, while Bobby and the rest of the team would work with Manu to organize the family for the next shot. All of us played slightly different, undefined roles, but it worked beautifully. The days were long and often hot, but never came without reward. Just before the sun began to set, we'd head back down to the coffee washing station and once again, pile into the truck. The ride home was always so different than the ride there. The exhaustion was visible, but the looks of content dominated. Headphones went in, eyes stared out, and the sun set over Ruli in the rearview. A sense of fulfillment gave the dusty air a run for its money. This was our routine every single day for almost two weeks, and it was absolutely magnificent.
JTT showing some of the neighborhood kiddos a few photos.
Meet Nate. Not only is he an expert in all things coffee, but he also enjoys hiding in shrubbery every now and then. The things photographers do for a good shot, right? It was quite clear this wasn't his first rodeo.
JTT, also known as every kid's favorite.
This was taken during one of our final days, so I can't blame Manu for trying to snag a few minutes of R&R. We were all just beat by this point.
I could honestly write another 3,000 words about our day-to-day life on the farms, but I'll save that for the future book. What started as an opportunity for me to help Kula, ended with Kula helping me. Throughout my fourteen day stay, I was reminded every single day of one of the most critical concepts in life: We are all human. While each day's routine may have been identical, the takeaways were all unique. There were a few particular days that will forever be etched in the depths of my memory, and for that, I am grateful. I spent anywhere from six to eight hours per day interacting with people who don't speak the same language as me, and yet, I learned. I learned that we don't need to use words to convey love. I learned that children who have the least, often dream the most. I learned that forgiveness is always possible. It was only twenty years ago that these people were ruthlessly killing each other in the streets, and now, I watched as they shared their land and their homes with each other. It's a happy ending to a horrific movie. The lessons and cliches from this trip are abundant and I could easily go on and on, but that's not why I'm here. The personal growth I experienced in Rwanda was merely an added bonus to the main feature. I joined The Kula Project on this particular venture so that I could help them communicate their cause with the world. I can't tell you what I expected to see, because I was careful not to set any concrete expectations in the first place. I can, however, tell you that the Kula Project is so much more than just a non-profit. It took me a few days to pinpoint the key factor that differentiates Kula from other do-gooders, but once I did, it seemed so obvious. Kula focuses on building genuine relationships, using love & compassion as the glue. This was so evident with Sarah and Maria, who quickly became one of everybody's favorites. I watched their relationship go from almost-strangers to best friends in just a week. Maria was one of three genocide victims who agreed to tell us her story, which would bring any grown man to tears. Sarah has already done a beautiful job of summing up Maria's story and her feelings, here, so I'll let you read that on the Kula Blog. I will say, however, that day brought an epiphanic experience with it. I remember looking at Maria, soaking her tears up with her long, surrong-like skirt, thinking, If she can forgive these people, I can forgive anyone. Suddenly the small feuds I battled within the depths of my mind seemed so miniature. With one woman's story, I was freed. The power of this day is hard to put into words, but it's precisely the story that must be heard. Sarah aptly named her post, "Maria, The Survivor," and it's a must-read for all of us.
Our interview with Maria was accompanied by an indescribable silence. She told her story in Kinyarwanda for 20 straight minutes, none of us comprehending a word of it. Still, the message was poignant. She had been to hell and back, and I couldn't begin to relate. All i could do was listen–so I did.
When she wasn't spending time fostering this new relationship with Maria, Sarah would chat it up with the men of the house, trying to work her way into a Rwandan family, One of the surlier, yet hilarious farmers, Stoney, was probably her most successful attempt. What started as a funny joke about Sarah marrying his son, turned into a conversation about how many cows Sarah was worth. In Rwanda, cows are a status symbol and treated as pets, not simply livestock. In other words, Stoney was going big, or going home. I'm still not sure how much of a joke all of this was, but it sure did make my day. When the men and women were busy on the farms with Bobby, Sarah could be found playing with the kids, indicating that she does, in fact, have quite a maternal side. As it turns out, so do I. These kids will bring it out of any woman, so you've been warned. Their smiles are contagious and their laughs sing a song of gratitude and innocence. They were mesmerized by our iPhones and cameras, constantly begging to see photos of themselves. It made their day, perhaps even their year. The simplicity in Rwanda made me envious. One could look at the lives these people live and pity them, but I assure you, that would be a shame. They carry massive jerry cans of water up mountains in the hot African sun, never once considering how tough it is. They walk several, uphill kilometers every day to tend to their crops, smiling at neighbors along the way. When they want something to eat, they have to start from scratch, also known as, the farm. Food doesn't come easily, so it's no surprise that nothing's wasted here. Towards the end of the trip, we had the opportunity to spend an entire day at Maria's house, as Bobby needed some "day in the life" footage. We were lucky enough to be there for lunch, which made for the most unique experience I've ever had abroad. Maria began by picking the green bananas from a tree, and two hours later, there were two casserole dishes on the table, accompanied by plates, silverware and several bottles of soft drinks. Talk about farm-to-table, huh? This was their version of rolling out the red carpet and breaking out the fine china. Soft drinks don't come cheap in the mountains of Ruli, while wages are unimaginable to you and I. It was the ultimate christening of the relationship between Maria & Martin, and our team. These are the relationships Kula builds, and this is exactly how they're received. I felt like every day was one giant testament to what makes Kula unique and powerful.
Sarah carried these sticks up to Stoney (to be used as a prop), but it didn't go over too well. Stoney immediately threw them on the ground and told Manu that carrying sticks is not a man's job–it's a woman's. All of us including Manu rolled with laughter.
A full-on table set at Maria's. Silverware isn't generally used here, so it was certainly special treatment.
Close up of Maria's home cooking. Green bananas, beans, tomatoes, garlic.
Our trip concluded with perhaps my favorite day in Rwanda. We were on a tight schedule towards the end, so we were only set to spend a couple of hours with the farmers. We arrived at the coffee washing station a little later than usual, and several farmers had already started gathering. They were all instructed to meet us at 10AM so Sarah could confirm how many coffee and banana seedlings they would need when she came back in October. Within fifteen minutes, all twenty farmers, dressed in their Sunday best, sat in front of us with anxious smiles that told stories of hope. The few farmers who we'd spent the most time with throughout the week approached Sarah and I with the same "Muraho" & "Amakuru" (Hi, how are you?) that my friends at home do. If that didn't warm my heart enough, the next few minutes really put me over the top, forcing me to fight back the tears. With the help of Manu, Sarah kicked off the meeting by thanking them for their friendship, then asked each farmer to confirm how many seedlings they needed for the next season. I sat silently and wrote it all down for her in the designated spreadsheet, as she needed an extra hand here. The questions led to a group discussion that I found fascinating. After running through the standard farm tool checklist with them, one of the men asked if it would be possible to get a wheelbarrow. Whispering and hopeful speculation immediately ensued. Sarah looked down, carefully double-checking the budget to see if anything was left. I could tell by the look on her face, it was a go. She had Manu translate her final words, letting them know seedlings, farm tools and wheelbarrows would be given to each of them in October. Without warning, they all began clapping at once, their smiles now telling a story of gratefulness, not just hopefulness. I don't think I'll ever forget the look on Sarah's face. It was hard to see through the tears I was fighting back, but it said everything. In one moment, it's as if all of the hard work and compassion she'd poured into Kula the past two years was working. Her dreams were becoming reality, and they just so happened to change the lives of others. It was all happening and I had a front row seat. I don't think I've ever been more overcome with the do-good feeling than that exact moment. I realized the endless possibilities Kula now had in front of them, and what it meant for farmers in Rwanda. It was a perfect end to this roller coaster of a trip, but not even close to the end of the story. Thanks to Kula, the story goes on. And thanks to so many of you, the world will hear it.
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Hickory County, Missouri Genealogy
Guide to Hickory County, Missouri ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
|Hickory County, Missouri
Location in the state of Missouri
Location of Missouri in the U.S.
|February 14, 1845
|County Seat
| Hickory County Courthouse
PO Box 3
Hermitage, MO 65668
Phone: 417.745.6450
Hickory County Website
- 1 County Information
- 1.1 Hickory County, Missouri Record Dates
- 1.2 County Courthouse
- 1.3 History
- 1.4 Places/Localities
- 1.5 Resources
- 1.5.1 Biographies
- 1.5.2 Cemeteries
- 1.5.3 Census
- 1.5.4 Church
- 1.5.5 Court
- 1.5.6 Land
- 1.5.7 Local Histories
- 1.5.8 Maps
- 1.5.9 Military
- 1.5.10 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 1.5.11 Newspapers
- 1.5.12 Probate
- 1.5.13 Taxation
- 1.5.14 Vital Records
- 1.6 Genealogy Societies, Archives and Libraries
- 1.7 References
County Information
Hickory County, Missouri Record Dates
County Courthouse
County Clerk has birth records 1883-1898; Clerk of the Circuit Court has marriage records from 1872, divorce and court records from 1858; Probate Judge has probate records from 1845.[2]
Parent County
1845 Hickory County was created 14 February 1845 from Benton and Polk Counties. County seat: Hermitage [3]
Boundary Changes
For animated maps illustrating Missouri county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Missouri County Boundary Maps" (1804-1889) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
Record Loss
1852 Fire destroyed the courthouse.
1881 Fire destroyed the courthouse on January 8, 1881.
Many records were destroyed in these two fires.
For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:
- Burned Counties Research in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.
- Arlene Eakle, When the Records are Gone in the Tennessee Genealogy Blog.
- Michael John Neill, Burned Counties in Family History Circle.
Town/city records in the FamilySearch Catalog
- The State Historical Society of Missouri has information on historical Missouri place names for all 114 Missouri Counties.
Populated Places
Neighboring Counties
Benton • Camden • Dallas • Polk • St. Clair
- All of the family biographies from the History of Hickory County, Missouri (1889) by Goodspeed Publishing Company are available free online at My Genealogy Hound.
|Tombstone Transcriptions Online
|Tombstone Transcriptions in Print
|List of Cemeteries in the county
|Family History Library
|Billion Graves
|MOGenWeb Archives
|Tombstone Project
|Billion Graves
|See Missouri Cemeteries for more information.
- Look to the Past: Click on "Cemetery Transcriptions", scroll down to Hickory County.
- Missouri Cemeteries Missouri Genealogy Cemeteries
- 1732-1933 - Missouri State and Territorial Census Records, 1732-1933 at FamilySearch — index and images
Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. For general information about Missouri denominations, view the Missouri Church Records wiki page.
- 1800 - 1991 Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991 at FamilySearch — index and images
- Missouri State Archives
Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.
See Missouri Land and Property for information about records of land transfers from the government to private ownership. After that transfer, transactions were usually recorded and are currently housed at the county courthouse.
Local Histories
Local histories are available for Hickory County, Missouri Genealogy. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the Wiki page section Missouri Local Histories.
- Ihrig, B. B. History of Hickory County, Missouri. Warsaw, Missouri: Printery, 1970.
- Online at FamilySearch (Free)
- Dade County Historical Society (Greenfield, Missouri). History of Hickory, Polk, Cedar, Dade, and Barton counties, Missouri present: from the earliest time to the present, including a department devoted to the preservation of sundry personal, business, professional, and private records; besides a valuable fund of notes, original observations, etc., etc.. Chicago, Illinois: Goodspeed Pub. Co., 1889.
- Online at FamilySearch (Free)
- Maps of Missouri (1804-1889)
- Map of Hickory County townships (Histopolis)
- The University of Missouri Digital Library has digital copies of Missouri county plat books (ca. 1930) for all Missouri counties including Hickory County. The city of St. Louis is not included in this collection.
- Map of 1904 Hickory County with numerous small settlements (My Genealogy Hound)
- 1900 - 1941 Missouri, Pre-WWII Adjutant General Enlistment Contracts, 1900-1941 at FamilySearch — images
Civil War
Online Records
- 1861 - 1865 Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
- 1861 - 1865 Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
- 1911 - 1938 Missouri, Confederate Pension Applications and Soldiers Home Applications, 1911-1938 at FamilySearch — index and images
Service men in Hickory County, Missouri served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in Hickory County, Missouri:
- - 60th Battalion, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union), Company B
- - 8th Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry (Union), Company C
- - 8th Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry (Union), Company D
World War II
- 1941-1946 - Missouri, Reports of Separation Notices, 1941-1946 at FamilySearch — index
Naturalization and Citizenship
- 1800 - 1991 Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991 at FamilySearch — index
Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Hickory County, Missouri Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like:
- WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
- Do a Hickory County, Missouri Genealogy Place-name search for these and other records in the FamilySearch Catalog (For instructions see FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search).
Probate records include wills, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. For further information, see United States Probate Records.
In Missouri, probate records have usually been recorded by the clerks of the probate courts, but in some counties the common pleas or circuit courts handled this function. They are frequently indexed.
Online Probate Records
- 1750 - 1988 Missouri Probate Records 1750-1998 at FamilySearch — images
- 1766 - 1988 Missouri Wills and Probate Records 1766-1988 at Ancestry.com — index and images $
Taxes were levied on free white males over 21 and slaves aged 21 to 60. These persons are referred to as "polls." Tax listings, or digests, of a county generally list the taxable landowners and other polls and the amount of tax. The records for each county are divided by militia district. For more information see the wiki page Missouri Taxation.
Vital Records
Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths. For additional guidance on researching and using vital records, see United States Vital Records or How to order Missouri Vital Records.
St. Louis and Kansas City recorded births and deaths starting as early as 1850 for deaths and 1870 for births. The Missouri Department of Health began keeping birth and death records in 1909. County records vary by year and the county. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the Missouri Vital Records State Department of Health, the County Clerk's office or order electronically online.
- 1827 - 1935 Missouri, Births and Christenings, 1827-1935 at FamilySearch.org — index
- 1851 - 1910 Missouri Birth Records, 1851-1910 at Ancestry.com — index/images $
- 1750 - 1920 Missouri, Marriages, 1750-1920 at FamilySearch.org — index
- 1776-1988 - Missouri, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- 1800 - 1991 Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1805 - 2002 Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002 at Ancestry.com $
- 1850 Missouri Marriages to 1850 at Ancestry.com — index $
- 1872 - 1885 Hickory County Marriage Books 2 and 3 Index 1872-1885. Batch M515151 at FamilySearch - free.[4]
- 1834 - 1910 Missouri, Death Records, 1834-1910 at Ancestry.com — index/images $
- 1867 - 1976 Missouri, Deaths and Burials, 1867-1976 at FamilySearch.org — index
- Missouri State Archives provides on-line access to Missouri Death Certificates more than 50 yrs old starting in 1910.
Genealogy Societies, Archives and Libraries
- List of Missouri Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical & Genealogical Societies
- Hickory County Historical Society
P.O. Box 248, Museum Street
Hermitage, MO 65668
Phone: 417-852-4333
Family History Centers
Family history centers provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, many centers have free how-to genealogy classes. See family history center for more information. Search the online FHC directory for a nearby family history center.
| Check back often with these websites. Internet offerings are growing at record rates.
Local societies and libraries may know of other websites.
|Missouri Digital Heritage
|digital images of many types of records from institutions across the State
|Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
|USGenWeb Archives
|Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
|RootsWeb resources
|Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
|Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
|Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
|family history resources and government records
|Missouri Genealogy
|Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
Books, microfilm, or manuscripts of genealogical records
|FamilySearch catalog
|Select topics. To select towns, add a comma to the search box.
|To find nearby libraries that have specific items, see WorldCat Online Catalog.
|Allen County Public Library
|Major genealogy resource library, located in Indiana. On home page enter "Hickory Missouri" and search catalog.
|Missouri State Archives Library
|catalog; from this page you must search "Hickory County"
|Missouri Genealogy Network Community
|list of groups from "Missouri Genealogy" search
|Hickory County Message Board
- ↑ Alice Eichholz, Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources, Revised ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1992), 422-438. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27rb 1992
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Hickory County, Missouri. Page 401 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
- ↑ Genealogical Society of Utah, Parish and Vital Records List (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/5/5a/Igimissouria.pdf.


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"If the people accept her, I will have to accept her. As I said before, we are now working together," he said, according to translated excerpts of an interview with the BBC.
But he insisted he could not act alone to remove the barriers impeding the democracy champion's route to the presidency, as the country heads towards crucial 2015 elections.
Burma's constitution currently prohibits those with close foreign relatives from holding high office and Ms Suu Kyi, who married a British academic, has two sons living in the West.
"I alone cannot change the constitution. This depends on the wish of the people and also the wishes of the members of parliament," he said.
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- International road transport
- Container Shipping
- Delivery of goods from China
- Delivery of cargoes LCL
2. Container transport
- Container transportation by sea
- Road container transportation
- Port forwarding
3. Transportation by road
- Auto transport international traffic
- Road transport in Ukraine
- Transportation of containers by road to the ports of Odessa and Ilyichevsk in Ukraine
- Auto transport LCL cargo
- Auto Shipment shopping Odessa
- Cross-docking
Contact Person: Andrey Lishnevskiy
Nezinskaya 45 of 1
65023, Odessa, Ukraine
Tel: +380987777736, +380507777736
E-mail: a7 at a7.ua
838 Taxi Service
Contact Person: Vasilyev Andrey Yurevich
Kiev_str. Vyacheslav Lipinsky 3, office 4
01030, Kiev, Ukraine
Tel: (044) 500-38-38
E-mail: 838Taxi at mail.ua
Contact Person: Єлисевич Денис Олегович
Киев, Бульвар Труда, 2\27
02094, Киев, Ukraine
Tel: +380442388475
E-mail: cabby01 at mail.ua
BERNI Sp. z o.o.
Contact Person: Grzegorz
Hrubieszowska 102
22-100, M. Chełm, Ukraine
Tel: +48609366640, 783977639
E-mail: berni at berni.net.pl, ac at berni.pl
Alphatrans LLC
Balkovskaya str., 84
65005, Odesa, Ukraine
Tel: +38 048 738 66 77
E-mail: info at alphatrans.ua
Light taxi
65000, Odessa, Ukraine
Tel: +380991952000, +380933542000
E-mail: carservise1 at gmail.com
Contact Person: Alexey
Raskidailovskaya, str, 5
65005, Odessa, Ukraine
Tel: +380487874080, +380674804080
E-mail: maxoffice.4080 at gmail.com
International shipment by means of road transport is one of the most popular methods of cargo delivary on the territory of CIS Countries and in EU Countries. Company Viva-Avto was founded in 1998. Our company offers full range of professional services in shipping goods of any complexity and size. Our customers are receptive to cooperating with us and absolutely sure to get their cargoes delivered safely and on time. For more than 15 years of working we proved our high standards of delivery of cargo as one of the most rapid, efficient and safe methods.
The main advantage of international cargo transportation by means of road transport with our company is that we can provide our own automobiles for transportation. Our company Viva-Avto is the members of AsMAP and the owner of TIR since 2000. In our truck parking we have:
•standart euro trucks 86 to 120 m3;
•automobile transporters;
•trucks for transportation dangerous goods, outsize and dangerous goods.
Transport-forwarding company Viva-Avto offers services from Russia, countries of the Baltic States(Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia), Europe(Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Italy), Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan to Ukraine and vice-versa.
Our Services Include:
- Furnishing of information about terms of transportation, carriage and optimal logistic charts;
- Organization of cargo transportation. We can deliver: general cargo, outsize cargo, dangerous goods, passenger cars from / to the countries of Europe, Russia, the Baltic States, South-East Asia;
- We keep our clients constantly informed about their cargo movement up to the time it is in our care.
- Consulting services in the sphere of a foreign economic activity (FEA) and customs clearance. Preliminary calculation of payments and another expenses;
- consolidation and storage of commodities in warehouses in Europe.
We built a strong relationship with domestic and foreign curriers for last years and we are proud to have it. We achieved success and established ourselves as reliable and dependable company in cooperating with foreign partners. We use effectively our knowledge and accumulated experience to solve a wide range of problems that arise daily. Our working style are efficiency, reliability and highly individual approach for every client!
Contact Person: Natalya Kuntsevskaya
Sosjura Street 5
02090, Kiev, Ukraine
Tel: +380672193119, +30937752251
E-mail: info at viva-avto.com , n.kuntsevskaya at viva-avto.com
Holleman Ukraine
Contact Person: Mikhail
Orlovskaja str., 21
49000, Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine
Tel: +380675192600, +380675651924
E-mail: sales at holleman.org.ua, info at holleman.org.ua
Contact Person: Katerina
Schorsa str.,35/37
91011, Lugansk, Ukraine
Tel: +38(0642)65-63-60, +38 (095) 435-90-88
E-mail: rts.2012 at mail.ru, Katya804 at yandex.ru
United Ways Agency
Contact Person: Miss Olya Derevyanko
of.3, 5 Serova str.
49000, Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine
Tel: 0(56) 745 3841
E-mail: olya_derevyanko at list.ru
With this presentation letter we would like to introduce M&S Forwarding Co Ltd to your company and to establish a long term and mutually fruitful cooperation in developing of freight forwarding activity, distribution facilities & logistics services.
M&S Forwarding Co Ltd was established in 2003 in Kiev, Ukraine by group of professionals which gain their expertise and knowledge working in freight forwarding industry for over 10 years.
The main activities of M&S Forwarding Co are concentrated in the fields of:
1. Domestic and international freight forwarding;
2. Customs brokerage services;
3. Airfreight;
4. Moving and relocation services;
5. Warehouse services
M and S forwarding Co
Contact Person: Vitaliy Dyakonov
37 O. Dovbusha
02092, Kyiv, Ukraine
Tel: +38 044 5688837, +38 044 5767477
E-mail: iff at m-and-s.ua, m-and-s at m-and-s.ua
* International Moving
* Customs Brokerage Services
* Warehouse Services
* Professional packing of arts works
* Freight insurance
* Production of wooden containers for fragile and valuable items
Contact Person: Anastasiia Berestovska
Dovbusha str. 37
Kyiv, Ukraine
Tel: +38 067 402 44 37
E-mail: a.berestovska at eurodean.ua
Professional knowledge and experience of the team «Marine Voyage» allow a high level to provide the following services:
Agency service
Sales of yachts
Marine Voyage
Contact Person: Dmitrij
Zhukkovskogo str. 10
65045, Odessa, Ukraine
Tel: 38 048 7355772, 38 048 7355773
E-mail: marinevoyage at meta.ua, info at marinevoyage.com
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You know you're a CNA when…
How do you know you're a CNA?
See if you recognize yourself in the following tongue-in-cheek list, compiled by a former CNA who's been there, done that.
1. You never leave home without your back brace and gait belt.
2. You change more linens than a hotel maid.
3. You have at least 20 sets of adoptive grandparents.
4. You keep up with the number of BMs your family has.
5. The beds in your home are made with "hospital corners."
6. You can easily feed three or more people at one time.
7. You don't get grossed out by what you find in adult briefs.
8. You can find 101+ uses for towels, sheets and pillowcases.
9. When your spouse holds your hand, you catch yourself doing range-of-motion exercises.
10. You tell your spouse that he/she is facing the wrong way at the wrong time in bed.
Career, CNA, Fun & Humor, Lists and Ideas for Nurses, You Know You're a Nurse When...
Rachael Rainer is a thirty-something LPN in Mississippi working the night shift. You can find more of her writing on her blog: rebelgirllpn.blogspot.com/ and get her Twitter feed at twitter.com/Rebelgirl1978.
By Rachael Rainer
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Hi! I am Russian- American,and I am licensed. CNA. Me going to college and I want to be a nurse practitioner, because I am spoil and no wont to work on minimum wages, but I may to work part time, and may be I will.
Every new nurse should have to "work" in a CNA's shoes for at least 2 weeks! Day shift! Appreciate those I work with!
LOL amen Nancy G!! Maybe that would stop some of that crazy hateful behavior! Love these posts! Too cute!
Rachael you rock!
Ok here's mine
When you accidently walk in on your hubby urinating and declare he should have more fluids.
do you ever find yourself knocking on closed doors at your own house or answering the phone with your name and the floor you are working on?
Only two weeks? I think every person that wants to be a nurse should spend one year as a CNA in long term care…one year in acute care setting… one year as a LPN in long term care… one year in acute care setting. The majority of RN's today are lazy and have NO clue what it's like to work in each of these levels. The best RN's are those that have worked their way up thru the ranks. I'd rather have an excellent CNA care for me than a RN… any day!
What about CMA's? They are just as important. Nobody ever recognizes them for anything. They are the nurses right hand and eyes and ears on the floor 😉
I came up through the ranks. First, as N.A. in long-term care for about 2 yrs, then in a hospital on the tele unit for about 1-2 yrs, then I got educated more, I became an L.P.N. and worked in the same hospital for about a yr, then went back to long-term care for about 3 yrs, then moved and worked in a hospital again for 11 yrs, and went back to college and got my R.N. degree. I developed Crohn's Disease while I was working and attending college. I finally had to stop working and am now on disability. I cared for my husband until he passed away last yr. and am now caring for my mom with help. I still miss working.with patients, nurses, doctors and families.
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During your holidays in Reunion Island, you will surely hear one of the two major indigenous music genres of the island: Maloya.
The origins of this music date from the time of slavery. It was mostly played during religious rituals and then became a way for the slaves and indentured workers to express their melancholy and suffering.


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I fled Him, down the nights and down the days;
I fled Him, down the arches of the years;
I fled Him, down the labyrinthine ways
Of my own mind...
(Francis Thomson, 'The Hound of Heaven')
I am Heidi, I am 26 years old and I am a wimp. Or at least, a whiner at heart. Like Jonah who ran from God, who dramatically exclaimed, "just let me die!" when his mission did not go as envisioned, who deserted Nineveh and ran — again! — into the desert, found shade under a plant, and then proceeded to sulk petulantly at God when the plant died. I am like that; running, fearful, resentful, and attached to my own ways and comfort.
I am from Singapore, a little country in Asia. In world rankings, it is a) one of the most wired countries, b) amongst the wealthiest, c) with the fastest walkers and...c) with the most unemotional and unhappy people. It is not a criticism of my beloved country, rather, a reflection that amidst the frenzy and distractions of this world, the human heart hungers for something beyond the fulfilment of material wants. Here, I am comfortable working in the social services, teaching catechism during the weekends, and volunteering for the occasional cause. Like the rich man in the temple, I had been content to merely give out of my abundance, be it time, money or love, but God wanted more, down to the two mites I have been withholding - my attachments and my self. He led me to Heart's Home, where as missionaries, we are called to walk in a spirit of self-detachment and self-giving.
Francis (the poet, not the pope), Jonah and I, we have something in common. God has acted as the patient pursuer, as reluctant as we were, as unworthy as we are. We had to wrestle with the world and our wants, finally making a choice; to follow or not. Even in following, there are battles yet. Perhaps dear reader, you identify with my struggles and want to accompany me through them. If so, I humbly ask you to embark on this journey with me, as I carry out the mission in Sendai, Japan, a place devastated by the 2011 Tsunami, yet whose people, their spirits undefeated, forge on bravely in rebuilding efforts.
Together, we will be the pursuers now, seeking God amongst His people. I cannot wait for our journey to start, for the friends that we will make, and for the Love that patiently awaits.
'Rise, clasp My hand, and come!'
'Ah, fondest, blindest, weakest,
I am He Whom thou seekest!
Thou dravest love from thee, who dravest Me.'


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5 Apps for Working From the iPad
Let's be real about this. You can't do everything on an iPad. As Shawn Blanc pointed out the other day, you can't make iOS apps on it, for example. But you might be surprised by how much real work you can do on it with the right tools. If your work requires generally office-like capabilities, there are definitely iPad solutions.
Here are five road-tested apps for getting things done on an iPad. It's not meant to be a complete list, but it's meant to be a flexible one. These are tools that are not tied to any particular method of working. They'll help any digital worker stay sane and accomplish things, and you might find that the iPad is a surprisingly nice device to use for them.Paper - free
This app just came out last night, but it blows away other drawing apps out there because of its clear interface and relative ease of use. If you need to brainstorm in free-form ways or sketch out ideas, this is the way to go.
It's still not the most natural thing in the world to draw on a touchscreen, but this app's brushes are careful and precise. It comes with a free fountain pen, and you can buy more brushes for $1.99 via in-app purchase.
The key to Paper is its natural gestures. You swipe up from the bottom to access your tray of tools, and you can swipe them out of the way for a full-screen, blank canvas to work on.
Paper for the iPad from FiftyThree on Vimeo.
Undoing mistakes is a hard problem for iPad drawing, and Paper nails this. It uses a two-finger 'rewind' gesture to let you step back smoothly in your drawing. Just wind it counter-clockwise to undo and clockwise to redo.
If drawing with fingertips still looks weird, there are styluses out there. I've ordered a Cosmonaut stylus by Studio Neat for testing, so look forward to that review if you think you might want a stylus for your iPad.
Byword - $2.99
Byword is a plain-text editor, which is the most flexible way to write. You never have to worry about which version of Microsoft Word the other person has or anything like that. It syncs with Dropbox or iCloud, so you can have access to your documents on any device. You can also export files by email or through the documents folder in iTunes. You can even print from it.
It has a nice custom keyboard that lets you move the cursor around with arrows, a very helpful addition to the iPad's keyboard. It barely has any preferences, which is a good thing. You can choose from a few simple fonts, and you can turn auto-correct and spell-check on and off. But otherwise it's just a place to write.
Byword is great just for notes or drafts, but you can also use Markdown to format your text and produce full-fledged documents. Markdown is simple, human-readable markup that converts easily to HTML. Byword does that conversion automatically. So you can put bold, italics, headers, links and images into your Byword documents, preview them and export them as HTML just by tapping a button.
OmniFocus - $39.99
OmniFocus is serious software (note the price tag). There are clients for the Mac and the iPhone as well, all of which are equally expensive for their categories. But it's an unscientific fact that OmniFocus geeks like the iPad client the best, and you don't need all three to get things done.
Many pixels have been spilt about the uses and benefits of OmniFocus, so I'll be brief. The great thing about OmniFocus is that you can manage every single one of your life's tasks in it. It is, in an extremely basic sense, a 'to-do' app, but it's no mere checklist. It allows you to organize your tasks by project and context, so you can keep your chores and your work projects here without mixing them up.
A project might be something like 'RWW posts,' 'Big report for my boss,' 'Books to read' or 'Fixing the car.' Contexts are 'Work,' 'Home,' 'Grocery store' and so on. A task can have a project and a context, so the 'Work' context might include several projects. Contexts can even be associated with places, so you can view your tasks on a map.
OmniFocus has a forecast view, so you can see all the various tasks you have coming up, as well as a review mode, so you can check your own progress. Yes, it's a pricey app, but I think of it as an investment in using it. If you invest your time in OmniFocus, it will pay you back in sanity and accomplishment.
MindNode - $9.99
This one is further down the list because it's not retina-ready yet, but it still works great on the new iPad.
MindNode is for 'mind mapping,' which is a way to outline projects or ideas using tree-like diagrams. You start with a central idea, and you draw branches to ideas that follow. You can color-code them and move them around as you work. It's great for brainstorming or planning with more freedom than a text outline but more structure than a blank page.
MindNote supports a variety of export options. You can save as MindNode or FreeMind mind map formats, as OPML data, as a text outline, as a PDF or as a PNG image. So you can use this app's particular style of outlining but still share it with anyone on your team.
Trello - free (iPhone app)
This is last on the list because it's not iPad-sized, but it actually looks and works surprisingly great on the iPad. Hopefully we'll be able to update this post soon with a full-sized iPad version.
Trello is collaboration software that is totally, completely free. In his extensive review yesterday, Joe Brockmeier said it's 'as easy to use as a whiteboard and Post-It notes.' That's a pretty helpful way of imagining what Trello does. Every member of the team gets a column, and that person's tasks are a stack of short notes.
You should read Joe's review for the full run-down. But if you work with a team, this is a great way to keep track of who's doing what. You can even use it by yourself for a nice, two-dimensional way of keeping track of a few projects at once.
It's best in the browser. You can get to it through Safari on the iPad, but it's a little too clunky and slow to be useful. But the free iPhone version does the trick on the iPad.


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This weeks photo is of a dramatic an open sky about a recent tour group to Las Tintoreras – a hike through a lava field on Isabela Island.
A highlight for many on the hike, is an area where white-tipped reef sharks can be seen resting during the day. When we were there we saw three in the sheltered area.
Dramatic Skyline on Isabela Island
You can expect much weather like this in the Galapagos, this time of year.


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"Life indeed would be dull if there were no such difficulties."
"The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything, They just make the most of everything that comes along their way."
"There is not such thing in anyone's life as an unimportant day @ Alexander Woolcott."
"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity. @ Albert Einstein"


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