Hello everyone!!
Today was such an amazing day from start to finish. This morning, we dedicated Anna’s Well to the people of Koro farm. Although it was a very emotional time, it was also filled with celebration. The Gulu community was so grateful for this gift. When we turned on the water, the crowd cheered and music and dancing started right away! The celebration was absolutely amazing! The whole community got together and remembered Anna and celebrated her life. It was a celebration that Anna’s family and friends would have been proud of! It couldn’t have been any better! The overall celebration was such an amazing experience and something that I don’t think anyone who participated will forget. We could all definitely feel Anna’s presence there with us and we know she was dancing and celebrating with us the entire time! J
Hello from Gulu!
It’s sad that this is our last day in Gulu, but I know we’ve left an impact on the people here just as they have touched our lives. The people here truly radiate spirit and you can feel it in their presence. I know the spirit of Africa will never leave me, and I’ll carry it for the rest of my life, in my heart.
After dedicating the well, we continued with public health education, and my group made me so incredibly proud. They wanted to get up in front of everyone and teach what they knew. They want to change Gulu and make a difference for Uganda, and that is so beautiful. I’ll never forget working with these people and they give me such hope that little by little, community by community, public health will catch on, and a snowball effect of health will become a reality. If the fate of Uganda depends on the people of Gulu then they are for certain in excellent hands. I hope to return to Africa to help more and witness their growth and progress.
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2 comments:
Cannot wait to see the pictures and video of the dedication and trip! It sounds like the people of Gulu have spirits of joy and celebration just the same as Anna had...we are sure that she was there joining in the celebration of the well!
The people of Gulu sound like amazing people, full of joy and a determination to improve their lives and the lives of their countrymen! May God's blessing be on them!
Enjoy the rest of the trip! Know that you are making a difference in the lives of many, as they are making a difference in you. We miss you!
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