Back in Kampala

Hey all, just got back in Kampala after working with Pilgrim in Soroti in East Uganda. We got a chance to see a lot of their programs, working in IDP camps and watching them learn how to press oil from sunflower seed. Very very cool.

While there we met a formerly abducted soldier who had escaped from the rebel army during one of the conflicts. It was a sad sad story and he said there really was nothing done for him as far as counseling, or any other services to help him recooperate. At first the community was happy to have him back, but after a while they began calling him things like "Kony's boys" (Joseph Kony is the leader of the LRA rebel group). He said sometimes he feels like taking a gun from the soldiers and just shooting people. It was sad to hear, and we tried to encourage him mainly with the gospel, but he is just one of many.

Two nights ago we came back to Kampala but didn't have anyone to stay with so we went to a hostel for 5 dollars. We didn't have food so we bought some rice and dry beans, tried to cook it, but it did not work out so well. Luckily the beans were soft enough that they could be chewed, but it was not anywhere close to enjoyable. But hey, were in Africa! Last night we called someone from an organization that Bryan had worked with last semester, and he let us stay with him. Really nice guy and fun to be around.

Today we travel to Hoima to stay in a refugee camp. Should be interesting, especially because the people there are from the DRC. We will be trying to talk to as many people as possible, and collecting as many stories as possible. Be praying for us and for those people.

Also, we have not washed our clothes in some time and are beginning to smell...