tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4670967321221564666.post6618481623176935819..comments2023-05-17T08:26:12.091-07:00Comments on Stephen Esaki: My Letter to FMCSFStephen Esakihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863333402091346887noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4670967321221564666.post-74955622466051567392010-11-24T22:31:27.474-08:002010-11-24T22:31:27.474-08:00Thanks, Stephen. Like I said before, you're a...Thanks, Stephen. Like I said before, you're a great writer. Thank you. I really appreciated this letter the first time I heard it (Jennifer read it to us all last Sunday during fellowship hour) and now, the second time - reading it here. <br /><br />I have one request. Please don't call your blog stupid. It's not.<br /><br />You're thought of and prayed for here more than Tina Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12300530630037150029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4670967321221564666.post-14150644124578462662010-11-05T05:42:32.688-07:002010-11-05T05:42:32.688-07:00When are you coming back? :)When are you coming back? :)Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09925639060012039527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4670967321221564666.post-29225808533454004002010-11-04T21:49:08.689-07:002010-11-04T21:49:08.689-07:00Stephen - you are in our thoughts and prayers at l...Stephen - you are in our thoughts and prayers at least daily when we take showers and collect quarters for the work you are doing in Africa, and sometimes more frequently! What an amazing journey you are on, stretching your comfort zone (sometimes beyond belief) and sharing your experiences with those of us cloistered in SF. Continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers! The SutersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270758627900478637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4670967321221564666.post-552608291587017612010-11-04T14:07:23.985-07:002010-11-04T14:07:23.985-07:00Stephen, your letter to the Church brought tears t...Stephen, your letter to the Church brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for taking this strange leap of faith, commitment or whatever it was to get you to Mozambique! Thanks too, for taking the time to reflect and write about it. It makes us all better persons. Peace, Lyn.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695975499430283746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4670967321221564666.post-67206408037542352382010-11-04T11:02:12.130-07:002010-11-04T11:02:12.130-07:00Stephen, it's so easy for us to hold you in ou...Stephen, it's so easy for us to hold you in our thoughts and prayers - YOU'RE doing the hard work! We miss you, and we're holding a seat for you when you get back!<br /><br />Thank you for living the example of Christ - I know, I know, a Jew saying that? But you are doing it! Much love to you from everyone here!Barthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07598829728663321797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4670967321221564666.post-6554181325897181832010-10-31T22:56:13.559-07:002010-10-31T22:56:13.559-07:00Amen, brother. Peace and love to you, far away, an...Amen, brother. Peace and love to you, far away, and thanks for your blessing and for keeping us in your thoughts. There's a place waiting for you at our table for when you see us again. And thanks for sharing some of your thoughts and experiences here.<br /><br />I'm not sure it's theology you're describing. Maybe it's a mission, or a vision, but maybe theology too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09170213432182950841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4670967321221564666.post-21038172617017934262010-10-29T13:00:58.575-07:002010-10-29T13:00:58.575-07:00Stephen, I'm speechless. Yes, someone is readi...Stephen, I'm speechless. Yes, someone is reading your "stupid blog" (hardly; it's an amazing chronicle). Your testimony fills my heart with such gratitude. First Mennonite is First Mennonite because of people like you. You are us -- saints/sinners with feet that doesn't always dance the way we want them to, with hearts wide open. You're a blessing to us. Love, Sheri (Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07567378876830878059noreply@blogger.com