dear rescue watchers & riders,
i sit here, not sure what to do next. or now. for 6 days i've known just what to do at almost every moment (excluding "should i stay or should i go?"). i've stayed. i've sat at my computers (yes, plural). i've met and made many new friends. i've shared so many tears and almost as many laughs. who would ever think a potato could be so funny?
and now here i sit, hesitant to get up. to move. because The Movement has kept me here for so long and given me so much as i gave back to it. it's been an honor and a blessing. it's been an incredible journey that i hope to never forget. and when i move from this place and go back to the "real" world, i know i won't encounter this feeling of fellowship i've shared with all of you. you know what it's been like. you understand how it feels. what it means. what a difference we have made and are making. and i know that no matter how many times i tell the story to anyone who will listen, no one else could ever know like you all do.
whether you're an upper or a lower, or don't even know what that means, i truly do love you all and thank you for sharing this with me.
together, we are free.
with love,
"boots"
then i heard the voice of the Lord saying, "whom shall i send? and who will go for us?" and i said, "here i am, send me!"
isiah 6:8
oh. and if you're going to leave a comment, include your chat name so everyone will know who you are!
i sit here, not sure what to do next. or now. for 6 days i've known just what to do at almost every moment (excluding "should i stay or should i go?"). i've stayed. i've sat at my computers (yes, plural). i've met and made many new friends. i've shared so many tears and almost as many laughs. who would ever think a potato could be so funny?
and now here i sit, hesitant to get up. to move. because The Movement has kept me here for so long and given me so much as i gave back to it. it's been an honor and a blessing. it's been an incredible journey that i hope to never forget. and when i move from this place and go back to the "real" world, i know i won't encounter this feeling of fellowship i've shared with all of you. you know what it's been like. you understand how it feels. what it means. what a difference we have made and are making. and i know that no matter how many times i tell the story to anyone who will listen, no one else could ever know like you all do.
whether you're an upper or a lower, or don't even know what that means, i truly do love you all and thank you for sharing this with me.
together, we are free.
with love,
"boots"
then i heard the voice of the Lord saying, "whom shall i send? and who will go for us?" and i said, "here i am, send me!"
isiah 6:8
oh. and if you're going to leave a comment, include your chat name so everyone will know who you are!
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Thanks so much boots! We all have enjoyed this as much as you have. Crazy times indeed, but not only did we have fun...we made a difference!
ReplyDeleteBoots, thank you so much for everything. What a crazy, fun week this has been. Best part, this doesn't have to end. We still got work to do (Lobby Days!!!!!!!!) to end the war in Africa and bring those kids home. Plus, all of us will HAVE to keep in touch.
ReplyDeleteThis has been a week that has exemplified what so many refuse to think could be done, but that I always believed, that my generation can do the impossible. The curse of the idealist (that few believe) is the blessing this week! I'm so much more inspired now to get back to my life and move grad school along a little faster! God bless to you all, and may we meet many times...in real life.
ReplyDeleteKrissi (Portlander in KY)
Cool stuff boots :) is there a way I can suscribe to your blog? Its gonna be cool to keep in touch with you IC ppl and fellow rescue watchers :)
ReplyDeleteJoanna <3
aka Joanna frmNewZealand
Hey Boots, thank you for all of your hard work keeping things updated. It's true we all have bonded over this, to the point that those that couldn't go on the road stayed at our computers all day and night and were very reluctant to leave because we all share a common goal and a common belief. And Laura up there is right, it's not over yet and that's so exciting! Do keep it touch and one day we'll all hopefully meet and have a big dance party. Catch ya later
ReplyDeleteMelissa ( Melissa NY)
you'll have to fill me in on what i missed last night. and upper or lower?
ReplyDeleteagain and again, "boots", thank you so much for keeping us up to date with the latest who, what, where, when, why, and how. you define epic, from a real life and virtual viewpoint.
i'm glad we're friends. :)
this war is going to end. soon.
Julia,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for keeping us all updated during this EPIC event. I could only participate in the march in Chicago and following your updates helped me feel like I never really left. I'm a little bit at a loss now that it's all over. You, and everyone else at IC, are a true inspiration. In a world filled with so much apathy for the suffering of others, it is inspiring to see the difference one person can make. Together, we are free
Shelley aka shell from the chat
Boots,
ReplyDeleteI have had a ball this past week. I've laughed, I've cried, I've stayed up way too late and gotten up way too early. All because of these children who have totally captured my heart and the people who share my passion. Together, we ARE free. I'm glad we have all gotten the chance to know each other. I hope we all have the chance to continue on and become better friends. And I love your verse... That's my life verse. :)
Peace, Love, and IC (and potatoes)
Joey
Hey I didn't talk to you before but was in the chat and saw this blog. I feel the exact same way! I have been glued to my computer for 6 days. When I left for class I got worried I would miss something. And I totally understand the fellowship aspect that we all experienced! When Cam and Marcus danced when richmond got rescued so was I and when the police asked the team to leave Oprah's studios after dancing, I held up my peace sign. Man it was intense! I have been telling everyone about The Rescue but no one seems to quite get it. I saw God in almost every moment working though the rescue riders, people at home (ordering pizza!) and all the kids in Chicago. It was a way intense week. Now that Chicago was rescued I do feel a little lost as to what to do on the computer but there is so much work to be done and I am hopeful we will see and end to this war!!!! God bless!
ReplyDeleteHannah ( or HElisabethT haha)