Dear Ingrid,

In 2005, Lisa Shannon was inspired by a television show spotlighting the horrific effects of war on the women of the DR Congo. That show featured Women for Women International and spoke about the process of sponsoring a woman in our program – a transformative experience for both the sister and her sponsor. From her home in Portland, Oregon, Lisa sprang into action.

Five years have passed since Lisa took one small action for women in the DR Congo. That one action has grown into a grassroots event series called Run for Congo Women. She is a noted activist and has published her first book, A Thousand Sisters, chronicling her inspiring journey to change lives and reinvent her own.

Tonight ABC World News will feature Women for Women International and Lisa Shannon. We hope that you tune in to watch the informative and inspiring piece.

Women for Women international 4455 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20008



Everyone! Check it out if you get a chance, or tivo it! This is television worth your time!

-Ingrid

United We Stand, United We Serve

Leslie and I, alongside many others, are working on a huge community project\event right now. The name of the project is called, "UNITED WE STAND, UNITED WE SERVE". We are very excited about it! The event is going to be held on Saturday, September 11 in our local community. The purpose is to honor those who have served our country, our cities, our communities by joining together in service.

You know, I've been thinking...our country could do that...STAND UNITED for one day...just ONE DAY. Shed ALL our differences and unite. Place ALL religious, political, gender, race, and any personal differences to the side. What if our country for ONE DAY obtained societal solidarity through service?

In a book I have been reading it states the following quote;

"Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world.
Unreasonable people attempt to adapt the world to themselves.
All progress, therefore, depends on unreasonable people."
-George Bernard Shaw

People, what if we were unreasonable as a country? What if we adapted the world to ourselves through serving each other? Stand UNITED in progress, UNITED in service? What if we believed it could be done for just one day? The day of September 11.

How unreasonable that would be. How wonderful.

Ingrid

Character

I was out in my yard (forrest) earlier today photographing foliage, among other things. At one point, I was concentrating so hard on the task at hand that I fell over, right into stinging nettle. I just sat there and laughed, thinking of how silly I must look. I do have to say that the nettle hurts, but the photos I was able to capture were worth the pain.

Moments coupled with pain and joy are of the greatest worth. They provide great growth of character.

That almost sounds like something from Karate Kid.
-Ingrid

If you are just stumbling across this blog...Welcome to our journey!
The journey of Ingrid and Leslie....

Ingrid's Images

Ingrid's Images is about ready to launch. It has been a lot of work. My poor family has suffered this week and I feel like I my brain has turned to jelly. But I did it! It feels great to accomplish this goal! Next step, awareness photography....

Love to all,
Ingrid