Asayo's Wish Foundation: Recent Comments

Comment on Hey hey everyone!!! by Lyndsi from Kaberamaido, Uganda

2010-08-26T23:35:24Z

Last Thursday (8/19), I put Sarah (Asayo's Wish founder) on the plane to join the interns - Brigid and Lyndsi in Uganda. It is the first time in 3 years that I did not fly out with her. It was one of the hardest things I have done. I read the blog about the wonderful things the interns are accomplishing and I wish I was right there with them. I close my eyes and reflect on our trip in March - seeing each of the children. I remember their smiles as we jumped rope - day after day. They never got tired...only I did..thinking my arm was going to fall off from turning the rope. I loved watching them line up to take turns...little ones first. Then I brought out two jump ropes and they learned double dutch. I was impressed they caught on so quickly...just like Lyndsi and Brigid said...they are SMART kids.

On of our littliest is Mary. I think she is now about 4 years old but she was so shy she would not say a word and usualy hid behind Sarah's skirt. Well, not this time. She would march right up to the jump rope and wait for me to start turning. Then I would count each jump. First, we got to about 3 or 4 jumps and she would miss. I gave her three chances before she had to go to the end of the line. Then when it was her turn again...she got up to 8, next turn 12, on and on...improving each time. And don't even think about taking cuts in line...she would not hear of it. She is NOT shy any more....

So to Lyndsi, Brigid and Sarah.... please give each of the children a hug from me and tell them I miss them dearly.

I am so proud of all that you have accomplished. The children's lives (and the villiagers) will be blessed for the efforts you have made.

Enjoy the Safari...after seeing the animals in their real habitat...you will never look at the animals in the zoo the same way. It is so breathtaking.

My prayers are with you and the children. Andrea

Comment on The Night Stars

2010-05-21T22:15:05Z

Have just enjoyed reading your blog and been comparing it to my experiences of the last couple of days helping to take 56 x 8/9 year olds on their first camping expedition. I had no idea the dawn chorus was so loud or started so early! My name is also Andrea Goodheart so I felt moved to respond to you!

Comment on The Night Stars

2010-05-14T05:16:35Z

Your words bring back the breathtaking beauty of the star filled skies of Kaberamaido. Only the children compare. Thanks for your post.

Comment on Hill Country Ride for AIDS

2010-04-18T04:24:42Z

Thanks for writing this Abby...and for your continual support. You are awesome!

Comment on Liz's Dream

2010-04-14T18:37:12Z

Thank you Stefanie for sharing the story Liz's Dream. It's beauty and authenticity touched me deeply. You continue to impact the world positively. Liz's legacy and dreams also continue to positively impact the children and youth and inspire us to continue the work and build the love. With much respect and love, Tracee

Comment on Liz's Dream

2010-04-13T19:51:19Z

Hi Stefanie -

Thank you for sharing the story of your friendship with Liz and how she led you to the orphans. It was great meeting you at the orphange in March. You are a natural with the children. They had so much fun playing with you.

Thanks for writing about Liz. From your story I can hear that Liz was a loving and inspiring friend to many. She must be deeply missed.

What is amazing to me is how her love and vision continue to bless the orphans at Asayo's wish.

I was at the orphanage in March. While I was at the orphanage most evenings a little 6 year old girl curled in my lap. She is was much smaller than a healthy 6 year old would be. She would sit in silence and only rarely make eye contact with me. I learned that a year and a half ago Greta saw her mother and father slaughtered to death. She is HIV positive (we call it living positive). She is fatigued, fights infections, and is vulnerable to a wide array of health challenges. Holding her in my arms all I wanted was to comfort her and support her well-being. Now with Liz's clinic at Asayo's Wish Greta's health will be cared for. It's Liz and all those who worked so hard to make the clinic a reality that I have to thank for that. There are hundreds of children in similar conditions. The effect of Liz's love, service, and leadership is immeasurable.

Thank you Stefanie for continuing on. Liz's love and vision shines through each of the orphans she has supported, you,and all who knew her. As I mentioned, I didn't know her personally. But I am grateful for her. I am inspired by her spirit of loving and leadership that co-created a healing place for the orphans.

After being in Kaberamaido and seeing the dire need I can say that Liz's love and service to the orphans continues on. My hope is that you, her family, and friends know what gratitude is felt for her.
Rachelle Rigby

Comment on Asayo's Wish Foundation is please to announce the completion of Elizabeth Durante clinic on July 05, 2009

2009-07-31T00:43:14Z

Thank you for including this on the website. I plan to continue to donate to this wonderful project, and will encourage others to do so, also. It is important to keep Liz'dream alive!

A "Van Mom"

Comment on I am the difference walk-a-thon... Thanks to all those who participated, click "more" to view pictures from that weekend

2009-07-30T01:51:09Z

Thank you for your compassion, please forgive my late reply... you can mail the check to Asayo's Wish Foundation, P.O. Box 206, Midvale, Utah 84047. We will send a tax receipt and also send your name to Liz's Family. Thanks again

Comment on Elizabeth, You Are Gone, But Not Forgotten

2009-07-22T21:28:48Z

I love what you are doing. Please continue doing what you have been empowered to do.

Blessings.

Comment on I am the difference walk-a-thon... Thanks to all those who participated, click "more" to view pictures from that weekend

2009-06-24T13:56:53Z

The Family would like to donate to the
Elizabeth Durante Clinic. please e-mail me,
where the check should go and who the check should be made out to. Our family were neighbors in the
Durante early childhood years and were so saddened to hear the news this spring.