Comments for HEARTbeats Foundation Nepal 2010 http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010 Mission driven program service from the HEARTbeats Foundation Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:16:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Meet The Team! by HEARTbeats In Nepal | Lynn Harrell http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/meet-the-team/#comment-57 HEARTbeats In Nepal | Lynn Harrell Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:16:37 +0000 http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/#comment-57 [...] I recently returned from Nepal where my foundation was working with orphans from the Unatti House  and children in Bhaktapur. I also had the pleasure of doing my very first Artist Ambassador program with the Save The Children foundation and I can say that everything was an intensely emotional and gratifying experience. I plan on writing more about everything but until then, there is an extraordinary record of the trip at the HEARTbeats Nepal blog. there, you can find a wonderful account of what transpired from the perspective of my wife and HEARTbeats co-founder Helen Nightengale, Unatti House Founder, Stephanie Waiser, HEARTbeats executive board member, Drew McManus, and one of our documentarians, Janelle Eagle (bios). [...] [...] I recently returned from Nepal where my foundation was working with orphans from the Unatti House  and children in Bhaktapur. I also had the pleasure of doing my very first Artist Ambassador program with the Save The Children foundation and I can say that everything was an intensely emotional and gratifying experience. I plan on writing more about everything but until then, there is an extraordinary record of the trip at the HEARTbeats Nepal blog. there, you can find a wonderful account of what transpired from the perspective of my wife and HEARTbeats co-founder Helen Nightengale, Unatti House Founder, Stephanie Waiser, HEARTbeats executive board member, Drew McManus, and one of our documentarians, Janelle Eagle (bios). [...]

]]> Comment on Bhaktapur Day 5: Death And Life In Nepal by Cynthia http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/bhaktapur-day-5-death-and-life-in-nepal/#comment-36 Cynthia Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:55:51 +0000 http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/?p=281#comment-36 You may have to leave but I believe that part of you will remain there with everyone you touched and you in turn will bring back a piece of those you shared with. What an amazing journey you were on and I thank you for sharing that with us! All our love, Cynthia and the Barzilai's You may have to leave but I believe that part of you will remain there with everyone you touched and you in turn will bring back a piece of those you shared with. What an amazing journey you were on and I thank you for sharing that with us!

All our love,
Cynthia and the Barzilai’s

]]> Comment on Teaching Art in Bhaktapur by Cynthia http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/teaching-art-in-bhaktapur/#comment-35 Cynthia Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:51:35 +0000 http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/?p=274#comment-35 By the way, Happy New Year to all!! By the way, Happy New Year to all!!

]]> Comment on Teaching Art in Bhaktapur by Cynthia http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/teaching-art-in-bhaktapur/#comment-34 Cynthia Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:49:15 +0000 http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/?p=274#comment-34 It amazes me at how much my heart is touched more and more as I read all that you are doing over there. They are blessed to have you there and the same in return for you. We miss you all and wish you a safe, rewarding and fulfilling journey! Give everyone our love! Love, Cynthia and the Barzilai's It amazes me at how much my heart is touched more and more as I read all that you are doing over there. They are blessed to have you there and the same in return for you. We miss you all and wish you a safe, rewarding and fulfilling journey! Give everyone our love!

Love, Cynthia and the Barzilai’s

]]> Comment on Bhaktapur Day 5: Death And Life In Nepal by Bonnie and Tom http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/bhaktapur-day-5-death-and-life-in-nepal/#comment-29 Bonnie and Tom Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:27:08 +0000 http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/?p=281#comment-29 Fascinating observations, Helen. The simple rituals and acceptance of the cycles of life that you describe are a good reminder that the Eastern philosophy of acceptance and being in the now can bring a great deal of peace and tranquility, and by the same token, the Western acceptance of the Enlightenment ideas of science and reason can go so far to create health and well being as well and reduce the debilitating effects of poverty. We can only hope for a world that embraces both. thank you for allowing us to travel with you and see this through your eyes. Fascinating observations, Helen. The simple rituals and acceptance of the cycles of life that you describe are a good reminder that the Eastern philosophy of acceptance and being in the now can bring a great deal of peace and tranquility, and by the same token, the Western acceptance of the Enlightenment ideas of science and reason can go so far to create health and well being as well and reduce the debilitating effects of poverty. We can only hope for a world that embraces both. thank you for allowing us to travel with you and see this through your eyes.

]]> Comment on Bhaktapur Day 2: Faces by Drew McManus http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/bhaktapur-day-2-faces/#comment-25 Drew McManus Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:30:55 +0000 http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/?p=233#comment-25 Hi , Josh! Amazing and thought provoking for sure. I visited a home of one of the children in a much more remote area. corrugated tin roof smooth dirt floor that gets a coat twice a week of paint and cow manure to make the floor firm and smooth. The mother, a seamstress , earns about $2 a day. I noticed no dresser or closet: no space. They wear their clothes wash them in a tin bowl and wear them again. One pair of shoes ... But, pride ,cleanliness, and ... a sense of ... happiness... Lynn Hi , Josh! Amazing and thought provoking for sure. I visited a home of one of the children in a much more remote area. corrugated tin roof smooth dirt floor that gets a coat twice a week of paint and cow manure to make the floor firm and smooth. The mother, a seamstress , earns about $2 a day. I noticed no dresser or closet: no space. They wear their clothes wash them in a tin bowl and wear them again. One pair of shoes … But, pride ,cleanliness, and … a sense of … happiness… Lynn

]]> Comment on Kathmandu Day 4: Monkey Temple by Bonnie and Tom http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/kathmandu-day-4-monkey-temple/#comment-22 Bonnie and Tom Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:40:44 +0000 http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/?p=263#comment-22 Helen you are a wonderful writer..it feels like we are along with you on the trip. What a terrific experience for all of you, the children there, and your own as well. I love the idea of the spinning wheels that bring peace, and the visualization of this concept that permeates their culture. We are looking forward to your next post, and are so excited to be part of this project with you. Cheers Tom and Bonnie Helen you are a wonderful writer..it feels like we are along with you on the trip. What a terrific experience for all of you, the children there, and your own as well. I love the idea of the spinning wheels that bring peace, and the visualization of this concept that permeates their culture. We are looking forward to your next post, and are so excited to be part of this project with you.
Cheers
Tom and Bonnie

]]> Comment on Kathmandu Day 4: Monkey Temple by Jeanne Skrocki http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/kathmandu-day-4-monkey-temple/#comment-21 Jeanne Skrocki Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:00:07 +0000 http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/?p=263#comment-21 It is so wonderful to read your daily blogs and follow the impact of the music through the eyes of these children! So nostalgic for me - brings forward such important memories and feelings of those years I spent overseas. You are changing these children's lives forever and, in turn, your lives are changed forever as well. There is nothing like it.... It is so wonderful to read your daily blogs and follow the impact of the music through the eyes of these children! So nostalgic for me – brings forward such important memories and feelings of those years I spent overseas. You are changing these children’s lives forever and, in turn, your lives are changed forever as well. There is nothing like it….

]]> Comment on Bhaktapur Day 3: What I See by Brad Cobb http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/bhaktapur-day-3-what-i-see/#comment-16 Brad Cobb Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:25:48 +0000 http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/?p=256#comment-16 Helen, Sounds like you guys are doing great work and having a good time. I'm glad the whole trip has been so positive. Best, Brad Helen,

Sounds like you guys are doing great work and having a good time.

I’m glad the whole trip has been so positive. Best, Brad

]]> Comment on Bhaktapur Day 3: What I See by Bonnie http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/bhaktapur-day-3-what-i-see/#comment-15 Bonnie Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:21:10 +0000 http://www.heartbeatsforchildren.org/nepal2010/?p=256#comment-15 Helen The pictures and stories are beautiful and touching. It must feel terrific to see the concrete realization of your dream. Sounds like you are really inspiring those kids, and making good friends as well. I look forward to reading more of this blog. Your pix are great! Bonnie Helen

The pictures and stories are beautiful and touching. It must feel terrific to see the concrete realization of your dream. Sounds like you are really inspiring those kids, and making good friends as well. I look forward to reading more of this blog. Your pix are great!

Bonnie

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