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One Week

Posted by on Aug 22, 2010 in Save the Children | 29 comments

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  • http://www.shafeena.me shafeena

    We are all rooting for you !!! we are all right here, praying and proud to be reading your blog, and know the person that is you. Take heart because you represent not just yourself, but every mother reading your blog believing with all their heart that you are doing a selfless and incredible thing.

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  • nixdminx

    Hey chick, we'll be fine you know – see you next week in London xx

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  • http://twitter.com/WorldWithoutEnd @WorldWithoutEnd

    I am so proud of you I can't go to the toilet.

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  • http://twitter.com/PottiJo @PottiJo

    I'm sure your trip will be one of the most life changing experiences of your life and will touch your very soul. You might draw support and solidarity from that fact that many of us on FB and Twitter will be thinking of you and your friends. Well done for initiating a chain reaction of events that will hopefully lead to lasting change for children

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  • http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitup liveotherwise

    What you are doing is incredible, wish I could be right there with you but the next best thing will be seeing it through your eyes, through your words.

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  • http://www.grace-marshall.com/blog Grace Marshall

    Josie you've got such an open mind, ready to discover, to listen and to be shared with. I wonder if that's better preparation than having a level of knowledge or expertise that makes you feel like you know what to expect. Wow what a journey you have ahead of you, and what a privilege it will be to see it through your words.

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  • http://babyrambles.blogspot.com Emily O

    Good luck with the trip, I'll also be away while you're away so may miss out on some of your experiences. I'll make sure I catch up when I'm back, I'm really looking forward to hearing about it. Be brave x

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  • http://www.mummy-tips.com Sian – MummyTips

    Hurray, you mended it!
    Josie,
    Big gulp….. we will be fine. This is going to be an adventure for sure but just you wait till you see the rain ponchos I have had made with Blogladesh on the back…. will take away the anxiety for sure.
    I'm off to make lists and btw I have sterilising tabs for you – so no need to buy. xx

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  • http://www.chezlee.co.nz Sarah

    I have years in my eyes reading this. You are doing an amazing thing and with such a strong voice you will tell the story of these children so well. Wishing you all the very best for safe travels. You are so strong and so brave. Your voice will be heard, we are listening x

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  • http://Twitter.com @m7ichelle

    May you have the strength to change the things you can, the the courage to leave the things you can’t and the wisdom to know the difference…. And a good support network when you get back! Proud to have you as a twitter friend and proud that you are going to make a difference. Go well and good luck.

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  • http://deerbaby.blogspot.com Deer Baby

    You are doing a truly amazing thing Josie. You’re going to make such an impact.

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  • http://www.littlemummy.com Erica

    Good luck Josie, be strong.

    I expect it will be pretty harrowing at times. I've signed and shared the petition.

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  • http://twitter.com/Emmawhizz @Emmawhizz

    I'm already proud of you Josie, and the other mummy bloggers undertaking this huge task. I will do whatever I can to support you and follow you on this amazing journey. This blog has really touched me – as usual, your writing has immersed me in the thoughts and emotions that you are experiencing, and I could not think of anyone better to go to Bangladesh. Good luck, and I'm here, and on board. I'm off to sign the petition xxxx

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  • http://deepinmummymatters.com Mummy Matters

    Good luck, I really hope the trip goes well and I wish you the strongest of hearts as I'm sure it will be a tough one. Have signed the petition and have forwarded the link on to all my friends too. Let's be positive and say, we CAN make a difference xx

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  • http://www.susankmann.co.uk Susan Mann

    Amazing, just amazing. xx

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  • TheMadHouse

    I have been to the townships in South Africa and seen the people with Aids and it forever changed me. You can never be prepared for what you will see, but see it you will and with new eyes you will return to tell the tale.

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  • http://rosiescribble.typepad.com Rosie Scribble

    Hurray. Your blog is fixed! Have an amazing time, Josie. It is going to be the experience of a lifetime. It is perfectly normal to feel a little nervous, very nervous even, but go with an open mind and soak everything up. It is going to be incredible. And no matter what you see or the stories you hear, remember that you are capable of making such a positive difference to the lives of these people. That will carry you through, and adrenaline and mosquito repellant! So incredibly proud of you, my friend. You're on the cusp of something huge and this is an opportunity you've worked hard for. Now go and enjoy every minute of it. xxxxxx

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  • http://www.more4mums.co.uk/blog more4mums

    Everyone is so proud of what you are doing – and we are all here waiting to hear your story.

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  • http://princessl.co.uk/ Livi

    We'll be with you every step of the way. You're doing an amazing thing and I hope that we can change things

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  • andthenallithoughtaboutwasyou

    You are doing an amazing thing and we are so proud of all of you. I don't think there is anything that can prepare you for it, but the one thing that you all have is your big hearts. This trip is going to be hard at times I am sure but just remember the good that you are doing!
    I am off to sign the petition and share it xx

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  • Karen @ If I Could Escape . . .

    You are going to be amazing. x

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  • http://www.notsupermum.com notsupermum

    I don't know how you can prepare for something like this other than in the practical ways you are doing. Passport, injections, hat, etc. will all be helpful, but it's your big heart and ability to paint a picture with your words that are vital to this trip. So many people are wishing you well and are going to see the experience through your eyes. Good luck, travel safely. x

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  • http://www.vegemitevix.com Vegemitevix

    Josie, I know what a huge thing this will be for you. A huge eye opener about how the rest of the world lives. Just remember when you are two days or so into your trip and you feel completely exhausted with 'culture shock', that exhaustion, deep sadness and compassion burnout are normal responses. Please remember to be kind to yourself. It is extremely difficult to cope with how little the people around you have and how much in comparison you have at home, but you are not personally responsible for the plight these folk are in. You are being really helpful to them by highlighting their plight and discovering practical ways people 'at home' can actively help. Travel safely. Remember your ear plugs, eye shades and squeezy pillow for the plane and to set your watch for Bangladeshi time when you get on the plane at Heathrow (it helps with jet lag). Prayers and hugs. You're doing a good thing! Vxx

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  • http://theprettygoodlife.blogspot.com sarah

    Goodluck, Just this piece about your preparation gives me goosebumps.
    Reading some of the tips the only trivial thing that I can add is sometimes I love to read local fiction from an area as it can give an insight into different ways of exploring a culture – particularly if you need a little personal time to escape while you are there.
    I can't wait to read your updates.
    x

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  • http://www.whimsicalwife.co.uk Whimsical Wife

    You are doing an amazing thing, the experience I'm sure will change you – and you are brave to be going. Good luck lovely xxx

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  • James Stanley

    Good Luck Josie i hope you have a wonderful time in bangladesh and also congratulations on creating a parents blog and getting it to number 1. Saw about this in the newsletter after Kalvin told me about it and so i had to come and visit your blog and wish you luck i will carry on watching your blog. I remember the last time is saw you and Kai walking down the street in town with Kai hope he and ant are well, enjoy your time in Bangladesh

    James

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  • http://jaynehowarth.wordpress.com/ jayne howarth

    I didn't realise you were doing this (why would I?!) but it sounds absolutely amazing. It'll be exciting and you'll no doubt be overcome with a gamut of emotion at times, but I am sure it will be life changing (for the better). I hope you have an incredible time.
    Jayne

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  • English Grandma

    Go girl…wow 'em, take it all in and come back and tell us all about it x

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