tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post6326298313270872356..comments2023-06-05T05:54:46.246-07:00Comments on Ever Been in Benin?: Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14519738373610364168noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-79787062761596743562009-03-23T06:58:00.000-07:002009-03-23T06:58:00.000-07:00Hey dude,I think posting your thoughts on the subj...Hey dude,<BR/>I think posting your thoughts on the subject is a good idea...wonder whoever gave you that idea? :) So far, there's not a day that doesn't go by that I don't wonder how you're doing / what you're up to. I feel sooo horrible for Kate's family, but like you, she dedicated her time to helping others, and that is admirable indeed. No matter what you hear from home, or abroad, just listen to your intuition. Ever since we were little, you wouldn't let anyone bully you or impact your behavior or attitude, why start now? Even though I still think you should declare cherry as the best flavor for italian ice, not your icky flavor, hehe. Just kidding! It is obvious you are missed and very much loved by all of your family and friends, but do what's best for you. Maintain the "Catherine-ness" buddy and of course be safe. Miss ya oodles! Me<BR/><BR/>P.S. But hey still counting the days till you get home, then we can have a Grey's Anatomy marathon with brownies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-64042228136078181652009-03-22T18:57:00.000-07:002009-03-22T18:57:00.000-07:00Our dearest daughter,We cannot express our thought...Our dearest daughter,<BR/>We cannot express our thoughts for Kate's parents in sufficient words or deeds. What they have gone through in the past few days we cannot express in a few words. What we have felt about this incident cannot be told in words alone.<BR/>We also cannot tell you enough: what you are doing is remarkable. When we first spoke to you regarding this we told you that even if you only change one life, it would be worth what you are going through. We know you change many more even with your smile or simple "bonjour."<BR/>Do we want you home, oh yes, from the first day you left. Are we counting the days when you come home just for a brief stay? Oh yes. Will we count again the days until we see you again? OH YES. But know this, YOUR decision is ours and we stand behind you one thousand percent!<BR/>We love you so much and know that you are a strong and intelligent person and if you felt the slightest danger you would be coming home. We also know that once you set yourself onto a path, you do not quit.<BR/>God bless you and know our prayers are with you as well as our backing!<BR/>Love you to Mars and back!Maman et Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957702337996968865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259775659566175871.post-59662157102512577552009-03-22T17:59:00.000-07:002009-03-22T17:59:00.000-07:00Hi Cat .... Yet again you amaze me. I completely u...Hi Cat .... Yet again you amaze me. I completely understand your sentiments and respect and admire you for not being one to give up or walk away. Although I am concerned for your safty, I also know that what happened to Kate could happen to anyone, anywhere at anytime. I also have no doubt that Kate will continue to be with each of the PCV's serving in Benin now and forever. You stay Catherine and continue to do what you went to Benin to accomplish. As I've told you before, you are an amazing individual and I couldn't be prouder of you if you were my own daughter. Be well and know that I love you and will keep you, Kate, Kate's Family and Friends and all PCV's in my thoughts and prayers on a regular basis! All my love, Aunt LorettaAunt Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08445759720910741055noreply@blogger.com