Archive for November 2011
Children orphaned by the LRA raise their voice…
Over 200 letters collected in Northern Uganda. Many written by the same children who wrote letters last year. When the children learned their letters had been received by the President of the United States they cheered. They cheered because their voices had been heard. They cheered because they have been given back a voice. A…
Read MoreGreetings of thanks from Congo…
… and Rwanda and Sudan and Kenya and Uganda! I would love to invite you to take a short trip into my journal with the eXile international team in Africa over the past few weeks. See into the hearts of some beautiful children who have survived war. Watch for the hands of God. Listen for…
Read MoreI am no one. I am everyone. I am you.
“Is it dangerous where you are going?” I lay beside of her in her bed. We just finished a peaceful bedtime story. Her eyes get big. She loves adventure. What do I say? The answer is yes. Usually when people ask me that question I say “Dangerous is relative and we are always careful” But…
Read MoreI am no one. I am everyone. I am you.
“Is it dangerous where you are going?” I lay beside of her in her bed. We just finished a peaceful bedtime story. Her eyes get big. She loves adventure. What do I say? The answer is yes. Usually when people ask me that question I say “Dangerous is relative and we are always careful” But…
Read MoreNovember Trip to Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, & Uganda
Our team is currently on a very important trip to Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, and Uganda to do trauma work with former child soldiers and young girls who have been sexual victims of war. On this trip, we will also be doing needs assessment research, meeting with our local leaders, building new homes for the former…
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