Comments on: Lost and Found

By: Patty

Patty — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 02:22:56 +0000

Nancy,
A lovely, touching post. I had a dream with you in it last week in which you adopted a young boy. Was precious to see you and prompted me to come and find you and read your recent posts.
Paul and I have been gone for 3 weeks to the Caribbean–just back this week. We went with my son, Matt, and his wife and kids, and then joined Susan and Noal for sailing. The Caribbean waters are shockingly beautiful, and the people in spite of their history of such brutal slavery are a people of “give-ishness”–kindness and sharing what you have with each other. An inspiring choice.
I am impressed by your journey, your courage and your yes for helping. We miss you here in Ashland, and admire your traverse. Sending many hugs your way…
love patty

By: templeofbliss@gmail.com

templeofbliss@gmail.com — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:24:45 +0000

In reply to Steve- UK.

Thanks so much for your warm comment here. I wish you both all the best as you sort out how to do what you most want to do.

A bow and a wave from the southern tip,
N

By: Steve- UK

Steve- UK — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 20:58:15 +0000

Hi Nancy,
It seems a long time since we met you in Udaipur near the start of your journey, indeed it feels like I have been back at my desk for a lifetime – not just 3 months.
I find reading your blog transports me back to the sights sounds and most of all the people of India.
Jenny and I daydream constantly of leaving this rat race and finding a way to return to help the children who have so touched our hearts. Indeed Jenny returns in March and is closer than ever to finding the answer.
We would hope to meet you again, and until such time thanks for the memories and your continued inspirational travel blog.
May you find peace and happiness wherever your adventures take you.

Kind regards from UK

Steve x

By: templeofbliss@gmail.com

templeofbliss@gmail.com — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 04:30:21 +0000

In reply to Joanne.

Hi Joanne,

thanks so much for the feedback. It’s wonderful, as you can imagine, to know that the Traveler deck is being used and that it carries some value to others. I’m trying my hand, now that I’m at Land’s end here in the farthest southern tip, to arrange my own volunteer gig without an organization doing it all for me. Internet is slow here, so it may be awhile before I can adequately blog about it…but my first full day here, I met a critical ally and meet with a school principal tomorrow!

Love to you,
N

By: templeofbliss@gmail.com

templeofbliss@gmail.com — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 10:53:50 +0000

In reply to Maria.

It is a mystery how much love the Human heart can hold! Blessings to you in the heartland of Islam. I too have been awoken at 5:30 each morning while I was in fort Kochi by the call to prayer. It was mixed with loud and beautiful birdcalls there. I would get up and do yoga either in my room or up on the top deck.

I’m now at the end of the Indian sub-continent, way at the southern tip. Wanted to see the confluence of the seas and the ocean. Will keep writing and sharing. It helps to know that beloved friends are with me in spirit!

Love,
N

By: Joanne

Joanne — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 01:07:28 +0000

So happy to read your blog and have a feel for your ruminations and explorations, Nancy! What richness! What grace!

I’ve used your brilliant Traveler Deck with a few friends for various occasions. All have been amazed by the cards they’ve picked and your lovely, brilliant commentaries. What wisdom! What generosity!

I miss you and send you much love and peace on your heart and soul journey.

By the way, the BBC Pig Out is scheduled for July 19, I believe. More as it takes on the shape it will have.

Love, laughter and joy,
Joanne

By: jerilyn

jerilyn — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:00:23 +0000

Nancy, how delightful to read and see your adventures! You look amazing, peaceful and beautiful, and the sights and sounds of India shine through your eyes! Wonderful to let go of what is past, and embrace the present wonders, stepping into the unknown bravely. I’m in awe of what you are doing. (an ‘eat,pray,love’ kind of journey, maybe a book!) wish I could walk with you for a day or two, but will do that in my mind’s eye. Thank you for letting me share vicariously. Miss you, be well!

Jerilyn

By: Maria

Maria — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:34:02 +0000

I so relate to everything you have lost and found! My journey feels very close to yours, with some marked differences, living now in a land where it is illegal for women to drive or go out uncovered, or go places unescorted by a male relative…however I do love the call to prayer five times a day, in this heart of Islam…
I so appreciate you beautiful friend…and grateful for your blog…I will try to email some pics at some point- but you know that is not my strong suit…I love how the traveler deck has turned out to be such a great traveler’s tool and connector…and am reminded of scrumptious evenings in your spacious Wander’s Reach, exploring mysteries…and the reflections of your Traveller’s Deck. Love you.

By: Jenny UK

Jenny UK — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 14:52:29 +0000

Great blog Nancy, as II understand your sentiments completely, it was like reading a blog of my own thoughts while there too. Know you found a good friend too while in Udaipur but we should never lose touch…. keep travelling ♡♡

By: Bridget

Bridget — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 16:19:12 +0000

I LOVE this post Nancy. It seems to things you have “lost” have in some ways opened up places in you where you can appreciate what you have found, least among them an deep appreciation for things of a richer and yet simpler nature.
Much love to you,
Bridget