tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post3937906075631784854..comments2023-05-16T05:17:49.284-04:00Comments on Mary-Keith: I don't want to go to AfricaMary-Keith Piaseckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15560629524815472626noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-75817221480894827322014-10-23T09:40:25.270-04:002014-10-23T09:40:25.270-04:00exactly, Anne! I am so glad to see people on the s...exactly, Anne! I am so glad to see people on the same page with me. I was afraid people were going to think I was a bad person for not wanting to go. I feel much better now! As long as are open to helping people where ever we are, we don't need to go half way around the world to do it!Mary-Keith Piaseckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560629524815472626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-69400531247095764622014-10-22T22:31:22.143-04:002014-10-22T22:31:22.143-04:00I love your honesty! I do not have a desire to go...I love your honesty! I do not have a desire to go to Africa either. I'm sorry. I just don't. I think there are people everywhere that need help and like you said, some right in our own backyards!! Why does it matter where you go as long as you do good wherever you are?Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055172653859087874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-72513545292138882232014-10-22T13:59:01.268-04:002014-10-22T13:59:01.268-04:00Stephaniieee!! I love you haha we are soo like-min...Stephaniieee!! I love you haha we are soo like-minded!Mary-Keith Piaseckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560629524815472626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-56214126853705895972014-10-22T13:58:41.500-04:002014-10-22T13:58:41.500-04:00Amen Caroline!!!! We are still serving God at home...Amen Caroline!!!! We are still serving God at home! Mary-Keith Piaseckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560629524815472626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-31731410166756493052014-10-22T11:24:54.694-04:002014-10-22T11:24:54.694-04:00AMEN TO THIS! SO MUCH AMEN TO THIS!!!!!AMEN TO THIS! SO MUCH AMEN TO THIS!!!!!stephanie a. oreficehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17563797803577343209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-67966532863894452552014-10-22T09:55:31.569-04:002014-10-22T09:55:31.569-04:00I am JUST LIKE YOU when it comes to this!!! But, I...I am JUST LIKE YOU when it comes to this!!! But, I love that our mission can be our workforce, our neighborhood, and our community! It doesn't mean we are any worse of Christians because we don't travel oversees!!!Caroline @ In Due Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261569299914107796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-8358115761795515112014-10-22T09:18:44.638-04:002014-10-22T09:18:44.638-04:00oh my gosh, Kate! you are soo sweet! Thank you for...oh my gosh, Kate! you are soo sweet! Thank you for nominating me!! That is unbelievably kind! It is so hard for me to not put myself into a box. My husband always tells me that comparison is the thief of joy and I think that is so true. When I look at what other Christians are doing it makes me feel inadequate which is SILLY because Jesus loves me the way I am. He made me that way, right? Thanks again for being so sweet! Mary-Keith Piaseckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560629524815472626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-44431010422503840482014-10-22T03:17:33.722-04:002014-10-22T03:17:33.722-04:00Hi Mary-Keith! I love reading your posts because y...Hi Mary-Keith! I love reading your posts because you are so honest, real, and HILARIOUS! I always look forward to reading your posts! <br /><br />I wanted to stop by and tell you that I recently nominated you for the "One Lovely Blog Award." I hope that's okay. I was excited to share your blog with others. The link to then nomination is here: www.ahoykate.com/2014/10/one-lovely-blog-award.html<br /><br />I love this post. I think ask Christians there are often so many boxes we feel we're supposed to fit into. It's cool to see you're being so honest with yourself about where you passions and gifts are. <br /><br />I hope you're having a great week! :)<br /><br />-Kateahoy kate!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09368603492435135452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-89553270885394356432014-10-21T19:48:29.086-04:002014-10-21T19:48:29.086-04:00Oh, Robyn! I think this is the start of a beautifu...Oh, Robyn! I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship! haha. you get me!!! you get me! It was never said but it was felt. It was a certain attitude that made me feel like I wasn't good enough. It it what lead to a rebellion period because I felt like I just would never be good enough. Mary-Keith Piaseckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560629524815472626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-58133518390679168542014-10-21T16:06:19.874-04:002014-10-21T16:06:19.874-04:00i went to a Christian college & understand exa...i went to a Christian college & understand exactly what you mean! it was never said, but those students that didn't go to BSU every thursday, spend their summers overseas, or weren't missions majors - were "less than" Christians. again, it wasn't ever said... but it was kinda implied/felt. <br /><br />you are so right when you say that everyone is called to be a missionary! but not everyone is called to be a missionary overseas! being a missionary doesn't mean not having a career, or not living in a city in America. it's who you are, not where you are. you can be a disciple anywhere & every single city on this planet needs the gospel. Robyn Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588316737199045936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-72176821073181166462014-10-21T15:41:21.604-04:002014-10-21T15:41:21.604-04:00well I am glad you see my point. I am so glad your...well I am glad you see my point. I am so glad your heart is in Africa :) His callings are so much better than that I think I should be called to do. Thanks for your thoughts! do you have plans to go back?Mary-Keith Piaseckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560629524815472626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-38650082524774399582014-10-21T15:40:12.129-04:002014-10-21T15:40:12.129-04:00baha you're not a bad person. I am so relieved...baha you're not a bad person. I am so relieved to see that I am not the only one who doesn't have a burning desire to go to Africa to help the orphans. Thank you for the encouragement! Mary-Keith Piaseckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560629524815472626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-15821911608311109682014-10-21T14:11:20.360-04:002014-10-21T14:11:20.360-04:00Haha. I'm so opposite. I would drop everythi...Haha. I'm so opposite. I would drop everything and move to Africa (Ethiopia in particular) if God called me there. I've been twice and my heart was left there. I agree completely, though, that not everyone is called or equipped to do certain things for the Lord. We need to follow His callings.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888956203263380230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-23335301100237553812014-10-21T10:59:47.954-04:002014-10-21T10:59:47.954-04:00Honestly, yes... but to vacation. Does that make m...Honestly, yes... but to vacation. Does that make me a bad person? I don't think so. <br /><br />I don't have a heart for ministry in Africa. I think it's great that some people do, but it would be absurd to think that to be a Christian you need to want to go to Africa. We all have different callings. It's good that you know yours ISN'T something, even if you don't know what it is, yet. Jaelan @ Making Mrs. Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10824991954618633263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-6612572730489486582014-10-21T10:45:14.173-04:002014-10-21T10:45:14.173-04:00wow your best friend sounds amazing! SO true Rebec...wow your best friend sounds amazing! SO true Rebecca Jo! We all have a special and unique purpose on our lives. I am glad I am not the only Christian who doesn't want to go! I am always glad I don't work in youth ministry haha its exhausting! all the activities and over nighters I am tired just thinking about it! God Bless you for doing that!Mary-Keith Piaseckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560629524815472626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-85417813242234076492014-10-21T10:42:52.474-04:002014-10-21T10:42:52.474-04:00 good call about Ebola! That place looks awesome! ... good call about Ebola! That place looks awesome! Giraffes are so cool! There is a giraffe experience exhibit at the Detroit Zoo so that might satisfy me until, well maybe forever. hahaMary-Keith Piaseckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560629524815472626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-63771560800298927862014-10-21T10:17:59.791-04:002014-10-21T10:17:59.791-04:00Haha I guess right now Africa would not be on the ...Haha I guess right now Africa would not be on the top of my list due to Ebola. I would love to go some day. My dream is to go to Kenya and go to Giraffe Manor: http://www.thesafaricollection.com/properties/giraffe-manor. How cool does that place look?! <br />Melanie @ meandmr.com meandmr.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04897068943776720452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709654878902182931.post-1051821030335907972014-10-21T10:10:24.121-04:002014-10-21T10:10:24.121-04:00No way... never...
My best friend had such a heart...No way... never...<br />My best friend had such a heart for missions... she traveled even while battling cancer... me? I don't want to go on my best day.<br />But I work in youth ministry... lots of people would never want to do that... just shows we all have a calling on our lives... God needs us all - in Africa, or at home :)Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.com