Yesterday and today made me dramatically aware of the maze of relationships across many countries that are part of my life. That realization started yesterday with my meeting with Julia whom I first met in Cambodia. More on this in the next few days.
Charlie, it was SO wonderful re meeting you in Louisville. You and your Maryknoll community in Phnom Penh were so loving and supportive of me when I was working at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. I don’t know how I could have gotten through some of those days without the wisdom, love, faith of you and your community. So thank you. And since I come to Louisville often, I hope to see lots more of you, for coffees, walks in Cherokee park, or doing projects together. Peace – Julia
Hello, Julia… Thank you for your note. You allude to what for us Maryknollers was one of the greatest rewards of our work in Cambodia—our being able to meet, host, and sometimes help people like you who were some of the most interesting human beings imaginable. We were blessed to have a presence in Cambodia and the opportunity to serve as something of a meeting point for people making the gospel real for the people of Cambodia.
I, too, look forward to your return trips and more shared talk and endeavors. Hurry back!
I keep thinking of your father. If there is some way I can help there, let me know.