'THE LAND WHERE HOPE WHISPERS'

Story ID:	501
Written by:	Bonnie Jarvis-Lowe (bio, link, contact, other stories)
Organization:	Retired RN/Freelance Writer and Photographer
Story type:	Travel
Location:	Varadero Cuba
Year:	2006
Person:	Mariela, our Service Staff Member

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Posted 06/07/2006 12:50 by barbara elliott carpenter | Reply

What a beautiful, terrifying story! In the midst of such beauty and tranquility, the fear of those who live in Cuba pricks like a thorn among roses. Thank you for such insight and for sharing with us. B. Carpenter

Posted 06/08/2006 09:18 | Reply

Amazing for you and Mariela to meet as you did. I'm sure she holds your whispers and obvious love deep in her heart. If, and when you return to this treacherous but beautiful island, I hope you find this lovely girl again, maybe next time the nurse she longs to be.

Posted 06/08/2006 14:12 | Reply

Girl what can I say you are numero uno.
Yes we have been to Cuba, but no one can tell it like you.
Love your stories............eh you are the best .
cheers and huggggggggggggs
keep um coming you are the Epitome of a superb Newfoundlander !
A Rose

Posted 06/08/2006 22:09 by Kathleene S Baker | Reply

And we wonder why these people take such risks trying to reach our shores. Very sad and it is impossible to imagine living that kind of life. Well done...
Kathy Baker

Posted 06/09/2006 11:48 | Reply

hi bonnie no one can tell a story like you. just heart touching .and just makes us feel so lucky, about where we live. lol juanita

Posted 12/20/2006 23:48 | Reply

Hi Bonnie,
Kudos for the well-deserved award on this story. I'm so thankful to reside in a free country, especially after reading about Mariela. The photos you include with your writings are like extra frosting on an already delicious cake. Thanks for a slice of it.
Sandi in FL.

Posted 03/05/2007 10:56 | Reply

What a beautiful story, asnd so well told. It tears at my heart to think of the lives those Cubans live, and the little freedom they have.

Posted 04/23/2007 05:02 by Susan Hammett Poole | Reply

Oh Bonnie, this story will haunt me for months to come...we who live in freedom have so much and yet sometimes forget how blessed we are. I know you wanted to leave every material thing you could spare with Mariela...your words of hope which you whispered to her are the most valuable.