Comments on: First look at Kenya… http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:57:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Fashion Friday: Edition but wait, there’s more! — Big Mama http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-33160 Fashion Friday: Edition but wait, there’s more! — Big Mama Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:45:19 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-33160 [...] y’all know there is a group of Compassion bloggers in Kenya this week. I particularly loved this post from day one of the trip written by [...] [...] y’all know there is a group of Compassion bloggers in Kenya this week. I particularly loved this post from day one of the trip written by [...]

]]> By: Fashion Friday: Edition but wait, there’s more! — Big Mama http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-33161 Fashion Friday: Edition but wait, there’s more! — Big Mama Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:45:19 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-33161 [...] y’all know there is a group of Compassion bloggers in Kenya this week. I particularly loved this post from day one of the trip written by [...] [...] y’all know there is a group of Compassion bloggers in Kenya this week. I particularly loved this post from day one of the trip written by [...]

]]> By: Elaine http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-31392 Elaine Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:08:05 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-31392 Ryan just sponsored a 10 year old boy.I let my 10 year old make the decision.I felt it is a great lesson for my son and a way to teach compassion. Thank you Ryan Ryan just sponsored a 10 year old boy.I let my 10 year old make the decision.I felt it is a great lesson for my son and a way to teach compassion. Thank you Ryan

]]> By: TheDan http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-31362 TheDan Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:01:11 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-31362 <a href="#comment-31357" rel="nofollow">@Abigail W</a>, I'm pretty used to self righteousness but wow, even I'm not comfortable with this amount. That being said, I'm done. The anonymity of the internet brings out the worst in people. You should refrain from making personal attacks against people that you don't even know. I do know them and your comments are way out of line. I now regret ever trying to have a conversation about this. I understand that you are speaking out of ignorance but that is not an excuse. @Abigail W,
I’m pretty used to self righteousness but wow, even I’m not comfortable with this amount. That being said, I’m done. The anonymity of the internet brings out the worst in people. You should refrain from making personal attacks against people that you don’t even know. I do know them and your comments are way out of line. I now regret ever trying to have a conversation about this. I understand that you are speaking out of ignorance but that is not an excuse.

]]> By: Jackie http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-31359 Jackie Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:23:17 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-31359 <a href="#comment-31356" rel="nofollow">@Abigail W</a>, We were helping them. The reason we were there is that we raised the money necessary to put in a solar water system for the community of Funyula, outside of Busia. Our church had gone the year before and saw the need for fresh water, come home, and raised the money necessary for clean water. Now 3,000 people in the community of Funyula have fresh water. The money wasn't for ourselves. I just don't think you can judge someone for spending their own time and money for something like this. And when Moses, a 15-year old HIV+ orphan asks me point blank, "why did you come over all the way from America for ME?" You can answer, "because you are worth it." Before you judge, you can read more at: http://www.rushcreekinafrica.com or you can see pictures here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmyoB-PIHVE @Abigail W, We were helping them. The reason we were there is that we raised the money necessary to put in a solar water system for the community of Funyula, outside of Busia. Our church had gone the year before and saw the need for fresh water, come home, and raised the money necessary for clean water. Now 3,000 people in the community of Funyula have fresh water. The money wasn’t for ourselves. I just don’t think you can judge someone for spending their own time and money for something like this. And when Moses, a 15-year old HIV+ orphan asks me point blank, “why did you come over all the way from America for ME?” You can answer, “because you are worth it.” Before you judge, you can read more at: http://www.rushcreekinafrica.com or you can see pictures here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmyoB-PIHVE

]]> By: Abigail W http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-31357 Abigail W Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:27:33 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-31357 <a href="#comment-31354" rel="nofollow">@TheDan</a>, "The average internet bill is somewhere around $35 a month. That’s $420 a year. The average Kenyan earns $360 a year. You spend more on your internet than a Kenyan earns in a year" Thank you for showing that they DID in fact squander that extra $1500 on the wife's airfare, which could have supported OVER THREE families for a YEAR rather than fulfill the wife's selfish need to make this mission trip into a vacation with her husband. Just disgraceful! How do they live with themselves??? Those poor families are suffering and could use that money badly! @TheDan,

“The average internet bill is somewhere around $35 a month. That’s $420 a year. The average Kenyan earns $360 a year. You spend more on your internet than a Kenyan earns in a year”

Thank you for showing that they DID in fact squander that extra $1500 on the wife’s airfare, which could have supported OVER THREE families for a YEAR rather than fulfill the wife’s selfish need to make this mission trip into a vacation with her husband. Just disgraceful! How do they live with themselves??? Those poor families are suffering and could use that money badly!

]]> By: Abigail W http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-31356 Abigail W Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:22:36 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-31356 <a href="#comment-31349" rel="nofollow">@Jackie</a>, "My husband and I went to Kenya in December with Buckner International. For the two of us, it was over $8k and for the group of 18 people, it was $72k. We had another couple with four kids under 8 and she was 5 months pregnant making their second journey to see “our” kids that we (our church) have sponsored. We received a lot of criticism. Obviously, that kind of money could make a huge difference in Busia, the town that we were in. And some argued that the pregnant woman shouldn’t have gone. Until you hold these orphans in your own arms, and tell them that you came all the way from America to tell them that Jesus loves them and has great plans for your life, you can’t say that someone should or should not go." sorry jackie, but 72k is A LOT of money to spend just for YOU to say you hugged them and told them about Jesus. They want FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING,and MEDICAL CARE not for you to spend 72k in order to fly somewhere to fulfill YOUR needs to hug them and tell them about Jesus! Get a grip! You are NOT helping these people by thinking only of yourselves. Why not ask THEM if they think that was money well spent instead of just asking yourselves? WOW! @Jackie,

“My husband and I went to Kenya in December with Buckner International. For the two of us, it was over $8k and for the group of 18 people, it was $72k. We had another couple with four kids under 8 and she was 5 months pregnant making their second journey to see “our” kids that we (our church) have sponsored. We received a lot of criticism. Obviously, that kind of money could make a huge difference in Busia, the town that we were in. And some argued that the pregnant woman shouldn’t have gone. Until you hold these orphans in your own arms, and tell them that you came all the way from America to tell them that Jesus loves them and has great plans for your life, you can’t say that someone should or should not go.”

sorry jackie, but 72k is A LOT of money to spend just for YOU to say you hugged them and told them about Jesus. They want FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING,and MEDICAL CARE not for you to spend 72k in order to fly somewhere to fulfill YOUR needs to hug them and tell them about Jesus! Get a grip! You are NOT helping these people by thinking only of yourselves. Why not ask THEM if they think that was money well spent instead of just asking yourselves? WOW!

]]> By: TheDan http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-31354 TheDan Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:00:57 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-31354 <a href="#comment-31311" rel="nofollow">@KCJones</a>, Ok KCJones, let's play a game. The average internet bill is somewhere around $35 a month. That's $420 a year. The average Kenyan earns $360 a year. You spend more on your internet than a Kenyan earns in a year. My question to you is simple. Is your having the internet a selfish decision? ps. I was not inferring that Allison would not trust Ryan in Africa without her. They are close friends and that is laughable. And of course the kids are being very well taken care of. To imply anything else is absurd. What I am saying is that married people live life together, as one. @KCJones,
Ok KCJones, let’s play a game. The average internet bill is somewhere around $35 a month. That’s $420 a year. The average Kenyan earns $360 a year. You spend more on your internet than a Kenyan earns in a year. My question to you is simple. Is your having the internet a selfish decision?

ps. I was not inferring that Allison would not trust Ryan in Africa without her. They are close friends and that is laughable. And of course the kids are being very well taken care of. To imply anything else is absurd. What I am saying is that married people live life together, as one.

]]> By: Tracy http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-31350 Tracy Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:42:11 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-31350 <a href="#comment-31349" rel="nofollow">@Jackie</a>, Just so everyone knows, Allison and Ryan's children are in more than capable hands. They are being cared for and loved and pampered by a very thankful set of grandparents.....one of those being me. I am excited that my daughter had the opportunity to have this experience with Compassion and after reading Allison's blog post, I could not be more proud. I can see that God is using her to change lives. So, you see, that baby and his big sister were not abandoned. In fact, they are having a little getaway at Camp Grandma's and, if anything, they are being spoiled. And, just an aside, it is never a waste of money to reach people for Christ. People that love Allison and Ryan who wanted them to go on this trip donated the money needed because they know that Allison and Ryan TOGETHER can do more good for these kids than seperately. @Jackie, Just so everyone knows, Allison and Ryan’s children are in more than capable hands. They are being cared for and loved and pampered by a very thankful set of grandparents…..one of those being me. I am excited that my daughter had the opportunity to have this experience with Compassion and after reading Allison’s blog post, I could not be more proud. I can see that God is using her to change lives. So, you see, that baby and his big sister were not abandoned. In fact, they are having a little getaway at Camp Grandma’s and, if anything, they are being spoiled. And, just an aside, it is never a waste of money to reach people for Christ. People that love Allison and Ryan who wanted them to go on this trip donated the money needed because they know that Allison and Ryan TOGETHER can do more good for these kids than seperately.

]]> By: Jackie http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-31349 Jackie Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:19:26 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-31349 <a href="#comment-31311" rel="nofollow">@KCJones</a>, My husband and I went to Kenya in December with Buckner International. For the two of us, it was over $8k and for the group of 18 people, it was $72k. We had another couple with four kids under 8 and she was 5 months pregnant making their second journey to see "our" kids that we (our church) have sponsored. We received a lot of criticism. Obviously, that kind of money could make a huge difference in Busia, the town that we were in. And some argued that the pregnant woman shouldn't have gone. My response is this: Until you hold these orphans in your own arms, and tell them that you came all the way from America to tell them that Jesus loves them and has great plans for your life, you can't say that someone should or should not go. I was also criticized by multiple people as "that money could have helped local Americans." My selfish answer is "until you donate $4k to your local community outright, then don't critize me for taking my money to help those who have nothing." I applaud Ryan and his wife for going. You are showing your children, through your actions, that we have a responsbility to help those who cannot help themselves. @KCJones, My husband and I went to Kenya in December with Buckner International. For the two of us, it was over $8k and for the group of 18 people, it was $72k. We had another couple with four kids under 8 and she was 5 months pregnant making their second journey to see “our” kids that we (our church) have sponsored. We received a lot of criticism. Obviously, that kind of money could make a huge difference in Busia, the town that we were in. And some argued that the pregnant woman shouldn’t have gone. My response is this: Until you hold these orphans in your own arms, and tell them that you came all the way from America to tell them that Jesus loves them and has great plans for your life, you can’t say that someone should or should not go. I was also criticized by multiple people as “that money could have helped local Americans.” My selfish answer is “until you donate $4k to your local community outright, then don’t critize me for taking my money to help those who have nothing.” I applaud Ryan and his wife for going. You are showing your children, through your actions, that we have a responsbility to help those who cannot help themselves.

]]> By: Holly http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-31346 Holly Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:13:45 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-31346 Ryan, I am so glad that you and Allison BOTH went. What a great experience for both of you! I certainly don't understand the people that are questioning this decision and it seems as though they think Compassion paid the $1500. This experience is something you will be able to share with each other for the rest of your life together. Don't worry, they didn't understand when Mary poured expensive perfume on Jesus' feet, and they probably will never understand this either. Ryan, I am so glad that you and Allison BOTH went. What a great experience for both of you! I certainly don’t understand the people that are questioning this decision and it seems as though they think Compassion paid the $1500. This experience is something you will be able to share with each other for the rest of your life together. Don’t worry, they didn’t understand when Mary poured expensive perfume on Jesus’ feet, and they probably will never understand this either.

]]> By: Dani http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-31337 Dani Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:37:02 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-31337 Wishing you both continue to have a safe and fulfilling trip. I am disappointed to read of people questioning your wife going. It seems it would mean the world to these families to see and meet the people that bring them hope. You are getting this need out to so many people and bringing the Word of God the people. People will come to sponsor children and change lives because you and you wife chose to do this. God Bless you both. Wishing you both continue to have a safe and fulfilling trip. I am disappointed to read of people questioning your wife going. It seems it would mean the world to these families to see and meet the people that bring them hope. You are getting this need out to so many people and bringing the Word of God the people. People will come to sponsor children and change lives because you and you wife chose to do this. God Bless you both.

]]> By: KCJones http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-31311 KCJones Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:17:30 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-31311 <a href="#comment-31305" rel="nofollow">@TheDan</a>, Sorry, but I don't think the marriage is in question here. Why would you question him if he went alone? Do you think his wife should not trust him going somewhere alone? Geesh. This couple has two small children, one of which is only a tiny infant! Parenthood means responsibility. Both parents do not need to fly to another country to blog about the trip. One parent could have stayed home to be parent their two small children. The money spent on the wife's plane ticket ($1500) would have gone a long way to feed many families there instead of just having a couple vacation. Really makes me question the Compassion organization for such waste of monies when those people are suffering so much. @TheDan,
Sorry, but I don’t think the marriage is in question here. Why would you question him if he went alone? Do you think his wife should not trust him going somewhere alone? Geesh. This couple has two small children, one of which is only a tiny infant! Parenthood means responsibility. Both parents do not need to fly to another country to blog about the trip. One parent could have stayed home to be parent their two small children. The money spent on the wife’s plane ticket ($1500) would have gone a long way to feed many families there instead of just having a couple vacation. Really makes me question the Compassion organization for such waste of monies when those people are suffering so much.

]]> By: TheDan http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-31305 TheDan Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:56:18 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-31305 <a href="#comment-31278" rel="nofollow">@Ashley Romano</a>, I think you have a misunderstanding about what marriage is. I would have questioned Ryan if he choose not to bring Allison. @Ashley Romano,
I think you have a misunderstanding about what marriage is. I would have questioned Ryan if he choose not to bring Allison.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.thisisreverb.com/2010/03/first-look-at-kenya.html#comment-31304 Rachel Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:40:56 +0000 http://www.thisisreverb.com/?p=4935#comment-31304 A friend of mine told me about this program about a year ago and it has been at the back of my mind. Reading your blog convinced me that now is the time to participate. I signed up to sponsor a little girl my daughters age named Malin. There was just something about her, I wasn't interested in looking at any other pictures or bio's. A friend of mine told me about this program about a year ago and it has been at the back of my mind. Reading your blog convinced me that now is the time to participate. I signed up to sponsor a little girl my daughters age named Malin. There was just something about her, I wasn’t interested in looking at any other pictures or bio’s.

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