Comments for Kelsey Bristow

Comment on Srebrenica Carpets by Owen

Owen — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:17:57 +0000

Thanks for that insight!

Comment on Srebrenica Carpets by Annette

Annette — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:39:14 +0000

Fantastic video – as a lover of weaving, it amazes me to see this done by hand without a huge floor loom. These pieces are done one by one so you know each creation has the weaver constantly thinking of why they are being made… and LOVE hearing your voice Kelsey -it’s like you’re right next door!!!

Comment on Srebrenica Carpets by Alissa

Alissa — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:39:37 +0000

Thanks for the video, Kelsey. It’s really cool to see how the weaving is actually done.

Comment on Srebrenica Carpets by Dave B.

Dave B. — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:50:39 +0000

Nice video on how the carpets are weaved. Sajma is certainly an expert weaver who has a great smile. She moves much faster than you knit, Kelsey.

Comment on What Would Tito Do? by Owen

Owen — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:02:31 +0000

Hope you’ll tell us some more about the proposals for the weaving centre at Srebrenica.

Comment on Ah, this post has been building up for a while… by Pat Bristow

Pat Bristow — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:06:27 +0000

Kelsey, Keep the faith. Here are some words of wisdom from Mother Teresa, “We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” Be hopeful that things can change. We are proud of the work you are doing and awareness that you are bring to the situation in Bosnia. Love, Aunt Pat

Comment on Ah, this post has been building up for a while… by Owen

Owen — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:28:13 +0000

The world’s a complex place but the anger that comes from frustration with injustice isn’t a bad guide through it.

Comment on Ah, this post has been building up for a while… by MacKenzie

MacKenzie — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:08:06 +0000

Keley-
I feel many of your emotions in this blog. The time I spend in BiH with BOSFAM was life changing and I remember it every day. Somehome my faith in people ws destroyed and reaffirmed all at the same time. The stories you hear are so amazing- from those that make your heart cry to those that challenge you views of humanity- that you wonder how this can all co-exist toegther.

Comment on Ah, this post has been building up for a while… by Dave B

Dave B — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:33:11 +0000

Kels – Thanks for your heartfelt perspective in your latest blog entry. You’re seeing first-hand an extreme example of prejudice among various groups based on different religious, ethnic, and political views. I certainly hope and pray this will not deteriorate into an even worse situation down the road.

Although you cite an extreme example, no country today is totally immune from similar (perhaps less overt) instances of prejudicial behavior. If the world can’t be changed overnight, perhaps it will happen in time as we “treat others as we wish to be treated” one person at a time.

Comment on Ah, this post has been building up for a while… by Anne P

Anne P — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:48:17 +0000

Kelsey:

Thanks for sharing the complexities of the situation – although it sounds really tough, you explain it in a way that makes a lot of sense – even more sense than the newspapers! As someone who lives very far away, I appreciate that.

Keep up faith in people — that is far from naive, and very wise.

–Anne P.