Sunday, May 04, 2008

leaving HCM

heading out this a.m. to fly to Da Nang. Bao An and Doc will meet me at the airport. Good to find out a hotel in Hoi An heard about the walk and has offered free hotel room for the night. Got news last night that we have lost another walker, Mike. I'll find out details when I get there. Doc was handling the trailor hitch when he lost his balance and the heavy thing fell on him-broke his arm, poor guy. will continue to walk but no driving. someone has kindly donated funds for a full time driver, which is great. Bao Anh supposedly lost most of her toenails, while others just one or two. ick.
alot of press and many families to meet before Hanoi. I start walking tomorrow. Oh yeah, the Bao and Doc's monkey-vanished. 

10 comments:

Chad Lazar said...

Tell everyone I say hello!! Many hugs to you all! And good luck with the walk. Can't wait to hear all about it!

-chad

Unknown said...

wish i was there with you fo fo. keep yo toenails....

colleen said...

Hi Karla,
Thanks for sending me the blog- I look forward to keeping up with your efforts.
Will send much good mojo your way and hope it all works out better than you can imagine.
Love
Colleen
PS- what is the request for calcium?

Diane Foss said...

Karla:
We are all so proud of you and your commitment to helping the orphans of the world. We would like to donate $250 to your cause.... that's only 50 cents a mile, but maybe it will be enough to cover all the bandaids for your feet. :) You are in our thoughts and prayers as you make this important journey. Much love,
Ken, Diane, Brittany, Tyler and Cameron

Arne said...

Hi Karla:

I'm so glad you made it over there ok. We are all proud of you and what you are trying to accomplish for the children. I"m sorry to hear of the walk casualties...I hope this won't impede your spirit. We love you and hope this will mean as much to you as the kids you want to help.
Love,
Brother Arne

Joy Portis said...

Hey Karla,
Thanks for sending the link to your blog. I had no idea you were doing this. I wish I was there with you. I can't wait for you to return so I can hear all about your trip and you plans for you non-profit. Very exciting!

Praying for your safe travels and for much awareness to be raised!

Love
Joy

Erik said...

hey karler:

i just hope you're able to keep the large, thick toenail on your left big toe.

i'm sorry about the casualties, too, but remain inspired by you guys. i think about you and the group every day. (sometimes even twice a day.) i love you very, very much. please try to write as often as you can, and thanks for doing this for the kids, for yourself, and for the rest of us. we're all incredibly proud of you.

-erik

Unknown said...

fofo------i am excited to hear more from you... i eagerly await your update. so proud

Beth & Buddy said...

Geez, Karla!
(or should I say Wonder-Woman?)

What you're doing is so awesome! When you leave this world, you can RIP knowing you made a difference, a HUGE difference, in a HUGE world! You're such an amazing person!

While reading your blog, I couldn't stop thinking, "how in the world does she stop herself from loading all of those poor kids on a plane and bringing them home with her?" It's got to be so heart-wrenching to see all of this and keep such a great smile on your face! What you're doing takes great determination, compassion, and tons of endless energy. Hang in there! We're keeping up with you and sending tons of good energy for you, your group, and the INTERNATIONAL HEALING PROJECT!

Beth & Buddy

NR VINTAGE AND DESIGN said...

Hello Karla,

I am totally addicted to your blog and love reading day by day where you are. I am about to send your your blog to all my friends overseas and hope to bring more attention to your cause from all over the world!

I am sending you tone of good energy and strenght!!!!This is just amazing...
Isabelle and Simon Starkman