Hello All, More pictures ... they are coming slowly but surely. The first picture is of Kaitlyn and I at one of the primary schools in Pader with our newly formed peace group. The next picture is how we got water in Pader - pumping it from a hole and then filling the 20Liter jerry cans. We had to buy the 20L - for about 25cents and it would last us a day or so, depending on if we showered or not. The dancing picture is from Independence Day - back in early October - we have some video footage of that too - unbelievable!! The drawings were done by a young boy that was abducted, 14 years old. The other picture is of us in Pajule which is a small IDPC town right outside of Pader Town Council. We went there to interview some traditional chiefs when we ran into this curious looking fella just chilling on the side of the road.
We are leaving tomorrow for a three day trek to see some of the most impressive waterfalls in Africa, as well as some chimpanzees and other Uganda wildlife. On Thursday we have arranged to celebrate an American Thanksgiving with some of our other American and Canadian friends that are here, so we will also be enjoying turkey and pumpkin pie!
FYI - Kaityn's birthday is a week from Monday - November 28th - so send lots of e-love!! :-)
Miss and love you all!
Christina and Kaitlyn
posted by Christina and Kaitlyn @ 11:51 PM
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I see so much love and pain in the faces, the eyes of those dear children. And I see how deeply with them the two of you are. I know that what we see is such a small fraction of what you are experiencing and my tears come again. I'm crying for all of the children who have suffered so much because of war in the beautiful country of Uganda. I'm crying with pride and love for you wonderful young women who have answered the call to be there to hear their stories and support their healing. When I look at your faces, I see the same precious ones who left here with such hope and determination in August and I see a new look of something that I believe has changed you forever. I am sending you my love and my deepest respect.
Hugs and kisses,
Mom Halstead
Dear Kaitlyn and Christina, the pics came through great. You two certainly have a great deal to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. We will be saying a special prayer for the two of you a well as the Children's Healing Initiative. You have made a start to making the world a better place. All of us our proud to have seen you begin this journey.
Keep safe and Kate have a happy Bday. (My card came a day late to make your package so an email birthday wish will have to do!) Love you lots. Aunt Barbara
Dear Kate and Christina, I love the pictures. I can only imagine the experience that the two of you have seen and heard. You two have so much courage it is unreal, and I respect that. Im going to keep this short, and my thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
Kate check your email and ill be calling you in the next day or so.
Take care
Love always,
Josh
Hi Christina
We're back at your mom's doing our thing. Thanksgiving at Karen's was a real over the river and through the woods experience. Delicious food, uplifting rituals - (have your mom tell you about the falling tree) finished off by a Rochester Trivia game. Christina, we missed you!
Talking with you was great! despite being moved to tears! Christy and I dried each other's tears. And then your mom related your hippo experience, stc. We're so glad you were the winner.
You and Kaitlyn take good care of yourselves. I think of you every day. Keep healthy and safe. Get your work finished and come home soon. Wish I could welcome you at the airport.
Kaitlyn, special thoughts to you on your birthday.
Love, Jean
PS
Christina, I read some of your blogs to George. He found them to be of great interest and was most impressed with your generous spirit.
Hey there Kaitlyn
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I know this is still thge eve of your day, but I wanted to get my wishes in sooner than later. I hope you will be celebrating in wonderful Ugandan style. The world is a better place because your mom gave birth to you and I'm so grateful to know you. You and Christina are such precious gifts to your parents. You make us proud and touch our hearts more than we can say.
Love and Happy Birthday!
Mom Halstead
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAITLYN! I HOPE YOU HAVE A LOVELY CELEBRATION!
Kaitlyn, happy birthday. I know that I have already told you once today, but I just wanted to tell you again.
Take care and be safe and i'll talk to you soon.
Love always
Josh
You don't know me, but I am a first semester grad student in the IPCR program at AU. I was given your information from Christos Kyrou and Jessica from CPI, and I am so glad they did! It is amazing because your project is EXACTLY what I want to study and I can't wait to see what I can do to help you continue CHIP once you return. My name is Jaime Alvis and I'm going to Uganda in January to attend a conference on IDPs. The organization sponsoring the trip is Global Youth Partnership for Africa under the leadership of Jeremy Goldberg. I have so many questions but it can wait for your much anticipated return to DC.
Byebye!
Jaime
Dear Growin' Kids,
What an extraordinary adventure!
Memories of a lifetime!
I'm pleased to learn that you finally came to your senses and have found a way to escape the boring lifestyle of southern Uganda and get back to the plushy, 'Heart of Darkness' North.
Of all things, northern Uganda was actually on the news yesterday. Probably a solid 90 seconds. They mentioned that there was HOPE up that way as the LRA had agreed to negotiate a cease fire. So, I figure you've done your work and now it's time to high tail it back home where weekly showers are guaranteed.
If Uganda is not on everyone's radar screen, Darfur certainly is. It's in the news and papers every day. What insights do you/your Ugandan friends have about that conflict? There is talk that the African Union army is helping some. And then you get quotes from guys like Mbeki who say that the A.U. can do it all and the
rest of the world should clear out.
Does this kind of thing get reported in the local media? What are your thoughts after being 'embedded' with the locals for 4 1/2 months?
I'm really pleased that you are turning everything that is coming your way into a challenge and a learning experience...truly, the experience of a lifetime.
Stay safe and healthy.
Love,
Dad H.
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She was the only friend he had and thougheveryone called him her pity friend she didnt protesttoo loudly about the label. ``Itll be okay.
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