tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post6232226074351208126..comments2024-03-29T08:29:20.833+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: We are the World Blogfest # 54 - Power for the Neighbours ... and where are we going in 2022 … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9739383006649532162022-01-12T13:39:23.633+00:002022-01-12T13:39:23.633+00:00@ Sandra - thanks ... yes John Magiro has his hear...@ Sandra - thanks ... yes John Magiro has his heart in the right place and has helped his community hugely .. <br /><br />@ Debbie - great to see you - and as I mentioned above I so agree with you ... it's brilliant for his community in Kenya ... <br /><br />All the best to the two of you - thank you - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1078843895397179472022-01-05T07:51:11.224+00:002022-01-05T07:51:11.224+00:00John Magiro did a wonderful thing. Thanks for shar...John Magiro did a wonderful thing. Thanks for sharing the story, HIlary and Happy New Year!Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33672574220677383752022-01-04T20:40:00.845+00:002022-01-04T20:40:00.845+00:00How absolutely wonderful. Kudos to John Magiro.
Th...How absolutely wonderful. Kudos to John Magiro.<br />Thanks for sharing, Hils. Happy New Year.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91703423614528148562022-01-04T12:45:02.626+00:002022-01-04T12:45:02.626+00:00@ Gina - great to see you ... so pleased you enjoy...@ Gina - great to see you ... so pleased you enjoyed the story ... <br />PS I couldn't access your blog ... <br /><br />@ Val - it is amazing how people can pick up the essentials for their community and help all round ... totally inspiring as you say.<br /><br />@ Dan - absolutely ... it's wonderful to read, and to find out about ...<br /><br />@ Debby - if only each and everyone of us could do something good, and contribute to society - rather than run rough shod over so many ... you're so right.<br /><br />@ Keith - I prefer to be positive ... and am fortunate in that respect ... hence it translates across here ... <br /><br />@ Elizabeth - thanks ... John Magiro's story is very inspiring - and as you say a reminder to be kind to all in this world.<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for your visits - great to see you all ... and here's to a very happy 2022 - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39328691872399310342022-01-04T12:38:45.390+00:002022-01-04T12:38:45.390+00:00That is so cool! Thanks for this positive reminder...That is so cool! Thanks for this positive reminder of kindness...it's so encouraging. Happy 2022!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55625478030702375822022-01-04T09:54:59.295+00:002022-01-04T09:54:59.295+00:00It's great that you chose to end your year of ...It's great that you chose to end your year of blogging with such a positive piece! Wishing you everything you wish for yourself in 2022 Hilary.Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50235875325791630902022-01-04T04:48:08.233+00:002022-01-04T04:48:08.233+00:00Everybody doing something good to contribute to so...Everybody doing something good to contribute to society is what the world could use. Thanks for this inspirational share Hilary. And Happy, Healthy New Year to you. <3D.G. Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292901895982357952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89142582087506108192022-01-04T00:05:05.867+00:002022-01-04T00:05:05.867+00:00Ordinary people can be inspired and inspiring.Ordinary people can be inspired and inspiring.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756142122700513993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67860640646843688422022-01-03T21:40:13.435+00:002022-01-03T21:40:13.435+00:00Very inspiring, Hilary! Thank you and Happy New Ye...Very inspiring, Hilary! Thank you and Happy New Year to you and yours. I'll look forward to reading more of your posts next year.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67232857164195789342022-01-03T01:57:33.434+00:002022-01-03T01:57:33.434+00:00This is such a wonderful story, thanks for sharing...This is such a wonderful story, thanks for sharing.<br /><br />www.onegayastronaut.wordpress.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74623129336782185322022-01-02T20:57:03.550+00:002022-01-02T20:57:03.550+00:00@ Jacqui - thank you ... exactly 'kudos' t...@ Jacqui - thank you ... exactly 'kudos' to the can-do altitude ... I just hope the year will be happy for us all ...<br /><br />@ Fil - same to you ... here's to a great year ahead - as you say: joy, peace and health ... <br /><br />@ Jo_Anne - so glad you enjoyed it ... <br /><br />@ Donna - thanks so much ... we definitely need more people like John all around the world - caring and compassionate for his community ...<br /><br />Cheers to you all - Happy New Years - all the very best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40998529472693161672022-01-02T19:34:41.280+00:002022-01-02T19:34:41.280+00:00This is such an inspiring story, Hilary.
The world...This is such an inspiring story, Hilary.<br />The world definitely needs more people like John Magiro!retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5063601493490276922022-01-02T19:34:37.459+00:002022-01-02T19:34:37.459+00:00Wow what a post Wow what a post Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89323523011361632372022-01-02T15:18:21.885+00:002022-01-02T15:18:21.885+00:00Happy New Year Hilary - I wish you peace, health a...Happy New Year Hilary - I wish you peace, health and joy. xxFilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027496923235464642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75547730305135326102022-01-02T14:56:05.384+00:002022-01-02T14:56:05.384+00:00That story is so inspirational. Kudos to the can-d...That story is so inspirational. Kudos to the can-do attitude. Happy New Year, Hilary!Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4626971783107018422022-01-02T14:24:29.253+00:002022-01-02T14:24:29.253+00:00@ Annalisa - it seemed a good story to highlight f...@ Annalisa - it seemed a good story to highlight for the start of 2022 ... as you say a ray of light... <br /><br />@ Lynda - great to see you ... yes #WATWB timed itself perfectly last year ... letting the light into his world, helping so many ... <br /><br />@ Anabel - John Magiro's approach is inspiring - and also thanks for concurring with my thoughts re our future in 2022 ... <br /><br />@ Jess - it certainly inspired me ... and to know so many will have improved lives through his engineering work bringing light into the evening darkness and the villagers' homes ...<br /><br />@ Diane - oh don't we all hope life treats us easier this coming year ... and definitely here's to staying safe ... <br /><br />@ Astrid - good to see you here ... welcome. Our #WATWB posts come along at the end of every month ... highlighting inspirational projects ...<br /><br />@ Deborah - and yes his invention for his community - is light-filled ... I really enjoying highlighting so many projects that touch me and which I think readers will enjoy hearing about ... #WATWB is one of Damyanti's great ideas for bloggers ... <br /><br />@ David - excellent to see you - and thanks for Miriam's and your wishes for 2022 over here. I love these stories ... and John Magiro has his community's full support and co-operation ... which I'm sure will lead to more initiatives with his community.<br /><br />@ Jemima - thank you ... and to your thoughts re other readers ...<br /><br />Cheers to you all - a very Happy New Year, peace and happiness to friends and families ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10998041288256894352022-01-02T11:08:07.647+00:002022-01-02T11:08:07.647+00:00Happy new year, Hilary (and everyone else who read...Happy new year, Hilary (and everyone else who reads this!)Jemima Petthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110647375899927233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44834645688434698352022-01-02T02:18:28.097+00:002022-01-02T02:18:28.097+00:00It's a great example of what one committed ind...It's a great example of what one committed individual can do. Thanks for bringing this story to us, Hilary. All the very best to you for the New Year. May it bring you great joy. I will look forward to more of your interesting and thought-provoking posts. Miriam joins me in sending her best. DavidxoDavid M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86271340220877929032022-01-02T00:36:10.237+00:002022-01-02T00:36:10.237+00:00What an uplifting and literally light-filled post ...What an uplifting and literally light-filled post Hilary. I so love the idea of #WATWB celebrating the good news and people of this world. Best wishes for 2022!<br />Deborah Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971869506007671786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10630737440168658262022-01-01T19:47:00.487+00:002022-01-01T19:47:00.487+00:00This is such an inspiring story! Thank you so much...This is such an inspiring story! Thank you so much for sharing and I agree it's awesome that this was your last post of 2021. Have a blessed 2022.Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10381016727248405767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33042930410450716602022-01-01T19:42:37.017+00:002022-01-01T19:42:37.017+00:00Happy New Year Hilary and good health. I hope 202...Happy New Year Hilary and good health. I hope 2022 is a better year for us all. Stay safe, DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47540157517302296922022-01-01T19:42:24.736+00:002022-01-01T19:42:24.736+00:00How inspiring! A great way to begin 2022- with new...How inspiring! A great way to begin 2022- with news like this. Love this creative and inventive spirit. So much good came from his work too! Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80969427779693032412022-01-01T17:57:24.184+00:002022-01-01T17:57:24.184+00:00Inspiring story, and I certainly concur with your ...Inspiring story, and I certainly concur with your wishes for 2022.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75527967814986859032022-01-01T16:14:17.079+00:002022-01-01T16:14:17.079+00:00Happy New Year to you, Hilary! It's only fitti...Happy New Year to you, Hilary! It's only fitting that WATWB is the final post of the year. I love that this guy didn't wait for someone else to take charge. May we all be so proactive in our communities.Lynda Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442214431341019380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29421143298139265502022-01-01T14:10:07.008+00:002022-01-01T14:10:07.008+00:00What a wonderful story. A definite ray of light.What a wonderful story. A definite ray of light.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.com