Comments on: Completely https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/completely/ Global Citizen Year immerses HS grads in developing nations to live and work on the frontlines of today's global challenges during a gap year. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:54:28 +0000 hourly 1 By: Billie and Wayne https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/completely/#comment-11396 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:26:31 +0000 http://www.en.globalcitizenyear.org/fellowsblog/?p=4401#comment-11396 Hi Emily. We are so very proud, and we miss you. Hope all is going well over there. We know you are doing great work and making a difference. You are truly a very special young woman.

Love,
Gma & Gpa

]]> By: Jessie Hess https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/completely/#comment-11399 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:59:24 +0000 http://www.en.globalcitizenyear.org/fellowsblog/?p=4401#comment-11399 Wow Emmy that was really a true thing.You need your mind to be with you as also with the body.What this is,is whats comin from deep inside you and if you hold it back it might completly ruin your choices of your life. If you wouldn’t of done that Africa wouldn’t of known the real Emily,Or what shes benn having in her mind. I love you Emily!

]]> By: Eileen Gerber https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/completely/#comment-11398 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:55:12 +0000 http://www.en.globalcitizenyear.org/fellowsblog/?p=4401#comment-11398 Emily,
That totally freaked me out!! As you know, when I’m around you i feel the closest to Anne. She was absolutely terrified the first time she performed. And that is th song she played. I had no idea you sang & played. I am certain you sound an awful lot like her. It’s in your ‘genetic code’ sweety. You can’t ignore it. Embrace it. I am so proud of you. drop me a line so I can send a ‘care-package’ for Christmas, okay?? I love you sweety. And You are becoming one amazing woman!!!
love,
eileen
xoxoxo

]]> By: Madeleine Balchan https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/completely/#comment-11397 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:43:52 +0000 http://www.en.globalcitizenyear.org/fellowsblog/?p=4401#comment-11397 That was by far my favorite song of the night. You are an incredible artist! I sent the picture to Wil, sorry we haven’t had internet yet and I know it’s late but I still think it’d be a nice thing to add.

]]> By: Heather https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/completely/#comment-11394 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:46:29 +0000 http://www.en.globalcitizenyear.org/fellowsblog/?p=4401#comment-11394 emily, i’m glad things are going well for you. it makes my heart sing to know that this experience is one of soul searching for you, and i know, with every fiber in my being, that you like what you see.

i love you.

keep an eye out – the gods are watching out for you. you just have to look over your shoulder.

<3

]]> By: Uncle Dave https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/completely/#comment-11393 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:34:19 +0000 http://www.en.globalcitizenyear.org/fellowsblog/?p=4401#comment-11393 Emily – great blog, I look forward to reading your next one, and I usually don’t compliment people – I’m pretty much a jerk all the time.

You get it and that’s great. You’ve decided to stop trying to fit yourself into where and what you think you should be and to go ahead and just be who and where you are. If I’d done that at your age, I’d probably have lived a much happier life. Keep that attitude. See you soon 🙂

]]> By: Michelle Cripe https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/completely/#comment-11406 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:47:21 +0000 http://www.en.globalcitizenyear.org/fellowsblog/?p=4401#comment-11406 I must say, reading your blog brought tears to my eyes. Which just proves that you are an artist, in many ways. You were able to bring out emotions in people through your words. I am so glad that this trip is bringing wonderful things for you and cannot wait to read the next blog!

]]> By: Melanie https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/completely/#comment-11405 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:16:07 +0000 http://www.en.globalcitizenyear.org/fellowsblog/?p=4401#comment-11405 Emily, you are so mature.
I cried when I read your dad’s comment and hope that I am not doing anything to spread fear to my own children, or make them think they are anything less than wonderful.

]]> By: Uncle Paul https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/completely/#comment-11404 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:30:44 +0000 http://www.en.globalcitizenyear.org/fellowsblog/?p=4401#comment-11404 Never ignore that voice inside of you. It speaks to you for a reason, it must be heard.

]]> By: Gregory https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/completely/#comment-11403 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:18:05 +0000 http://www.en.globalcitizenyear.org/fellowsblog/?p=4401#comment-11403 🙂 I’m glad you found that part of you again. I hope that you keep playing and drawing and writing! I’m looking forward to listening to you play and sing when you get back.

]]> By: Mike Hess https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/completely/#comment-11402 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:08:20 +0000 http://www.en.globalcitizenyear.org/fellowsblog/?p=4401#comment-11402 Ahh, my baby girl… If I ever did or said anything to make you feel you were less than a wonderful, talented, intelligent person, I’m terribly sorry. I am far too cynical at times, and I fear I’ve let that spread to you. I didn’t mean to. Just know that you’ve already far surpassed anything I ever expected from you, and that’s saying a lot because my expectations for you have always been quite high.

And yes, embrace that artist. Feed her. She will always be a comfort to you in troubled times. She’ll help you rejoice, and she’ll help you mourn, and she’ll even relieve the boredom when times are less interesting. I think you’ll even find she offers practical help when you need creative solutions to real life problems.

I love you and miss you, and always look forward to hearing from you.

]]> By: Nora Sekowski https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/completely/#comment-11401 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:35:01 +0000 http://www.en.globalcitizenyear.org/fellowsblog/?p=4401#comment-11401 Emily – Thanks so much for that lovely piece. Warmest wishes on your journeys – in Africa and in Art.
Clara’s Mom

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