Hey eveyone, so this is the last post that I will be writing before I head back to the States. I have a little less than a week left in Uganda and will spending my remaining time in Kampala, the capital city.
Just a few updates: We have elected our village health team and it consists of five of the most dedicated villagers, they have so much motivation. My only hope is that they can keep that motivation in the upcoming year. I really believe that we made an impact in the village. We have made many connections within the county and sub-county districts.
We have officially moved out of Bugabula, it was sad to go, but it is our time to leave and put give the power to the people to improve their health by implamenting the things we have taught them.
I not going to lie and say that it is going to be easy to come home. Don't get me wrong I am very excited to see everyone but I feel like two months is just scratching the surface of we could be doing. It will be very difficult to leave, I have fallen in love with this country and it's people. The work we have been doing has become very close to my heart and I desire to continue on with it in the future.
Ghandi said, "We must be the change we wish to see in the world"
I believe it is my goal in life to be that change, hopefully one day I will be able to accomplish this task.
Thank you everyone again
Love you and see you soon
I think you and your group have done a great deal in the small amount of time you've had, and that is more than most of us can that that we have done! Just follow your dreams and your ambition will take you were you want to go, you are an amazing person! Love you, Aunt Sherry
ReplyDeleteAmanda, you are amazing is so many ways. I'm sure you will arrive back there a couple years from now to pick up where you left off. Maybe I'll go with you, curing one speech impediment at a time :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see you and have a safe trip back! <3
HI amanda,
ReplyDeleteI got a little teary eyed reading your last post. You HAVE changed the world, if even just a a little, for the people you have helped these past 8 weeks. They will never forget what you have done. You and your group are amazing people to give up your summer to work in Uganda, we are proud of all of you. I know you will not be the same person who left here 8-9 weeks ago. I am looking forward to your homecoming and can't wait to see you and hear all about your trip. Stay safe, talk to you soon.
Love, MOM