Yesterday the rest of my team came in. We picked them up and headed straight for Gulu. The road was bumpy but not too bad – not as bad as we were warned about. It took us about 6 hours with no mishaps. Hooray!
There was some confusion about where we were staying for the night, but were quickly able to secure rooms for all 6 of us. However, we no sooner than sat our bags in the room and the power went out! So, my first night in Gulu was without water and electricity – talk about starting out on the right foot!
This morning we had breakfast together & the team got started out for Adjumani a bit earlier than they anticipated, which is great considering the trek ahead of them.
After the team left I spent the morning wandering around Gulu to get familiar with the town and meeting some of the locals. This afternoon I went with a contact I have from Invisible Children to a place called HEALS – an after school program for kids who don’t have either parents or homes. We watched them singing and dancing, Acholi-style!
Overall its been a good first day and I’m looking forward to starting with the CPA tomorrow. Please continue to pray that the research comes together and the women to be interviewed are found. My foot’s feeling much better, thank you all for your prayers. It’s almost back to normal size, keep the prayers coming.
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Yea for an almost healed foot! I have been worried about you being in too much pain. Are you starting your research this week? If there is anything else specifically that needs to be prayed for tell me!
So glad your foot is better. Also thankfull that the rest of the team has made it safe and that you found a place to sleep. I will be praying that God brings the women and children to do your research. We love you and have one week less to wait till you come home.
XOXOXO Mom & Dad
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