WHEW! Love this entry Emma. What a great start to your trip (minus the travel trouble, but a good learning experience). It seems like you have a wonderful group of students and they are so lucky to have you and Julia with them! Looking forward to your next blog.
i like uganda it is where my mum comes from ,she lives in nkokonjeru.hey! uganda has got everythn sweet mh.... matoke ne ebinyebwa/ enkoko.biwoma.nnabikolo lilian baraza (mrs) is my mum.ilove her much n im proud to hav ugandan blood in me.God bless uganda!
i like uganda it is where my mum comes from ,she lives in nkokonjeru.hey! uganda has got everythn sweet mh.... matoke ne ebinyebwa/ enkoko.biwoma.nnabikolo lilian baraza (mrs) is my mum.ilove her much n im proud to hav ugandan blood in me.God bless uganda!
Amazing Your journey looks fantastic! I came across this travel post as I research Uganda from DC. I am writing a brief article about a bicycle donation program. I hope that your adventures have continued and good luck!
Trip to Uganda Hi Emma! Thanks for sharing your experiences. I'll be leaving for Uganda on May 19th and staying for over three months. It's nice to get an idea of what I will be experiencing while I'm there.
homesick! Reading your blog has made me 'homesick' - I only spent a fortnight in Mukono, and Salama, and the pictures and your comments just sum it all up. You must be somewhere near Administration Road? Would love to go back and visit again - and really miss the pace of life out there!
Hope you fully enjoy the rest of your trip (and your tan - 3 red mud baths later I was completely white again!)
Tu es formidable toujours, Emma! Wow - I hope to see you at graduation, Emma - beacoup de felicitations pour tous que t'a fait! Amities, Ron (your ol' - and truly ol', not like 20 - Compass theater guy...) See you in VT?
Oh Emma,
I haven't written a comment yet, but you must know that I eagerly open each entry from your travels and relish your descriptions of your experiences. I am so proud of you. Your courage, and your open heart are an inspiration.
Happy, happy beginning of your twenties--a time of exploration.
Julia
Oh, math corrections... Emma, your blog is a poem, and I like poetry way better than correcting math quizzes. I'll try to tear myself from your writings. Felicitations on your many successes - Ron
ALIVE! Wow - Emma, you are living a dream. Michelle and I are so happy for you. Those truck rides sound awesome, of course. Hey, your hair is long in the Beauty Queen photo op astride a Boda Boda. Yours, Ron
Brave Love Wow, what are doing in Uganda? How great!! Don't ever give up traveling and experiencing places. I am leaving for Uganda tomorrow from Texas and can hardly wait.
emma! im so happy you are having such a wonderful time. im glad you are remembering to take some time to yourself when needed and being patient with all those mixed up feelings. i also struggled with alot of emotions in africa, wanting to help everyone and feeling helpless at the same time, or that what your doing isnt even making a dent in the unending tragedys. but one of my favorite memories is of sitting with a girl who was disabled and mute, feet tucked up together and holding hands while we watched the rain come down in buckets. every moment of love and friendship changes the world and augments our lives. I LOVE YOU!
thoughts for Emma... Hi Emma- so glad to hear of your amazing adventures and the new connections you are building in Africa.. I think you are bound for great things in your future too but you are already doing so much that is so inspirtational right now! This past week at Compass "To Life in Exile: Tibetan Women' Stories" was performed... bringing to Vermont the stories of refugees I had interviewed in D'sala on the trip with you back in 2004... there are so many ways to engage and connect in our world and I am excited to see where life will lead you next--- take care and gather lots of stories to share with others when you come home..- Much love, Michelle
Living the Dream! Wow, Emma - you are right on. I am so happy for you, doing the important stuff (dancing, playing with kids, feeding people) and loving your experiences. I am not surprised that you are doing so wonderfully. We are doing Michelle's play at SIT in Brat next week, as they requested it after some students and faculty came to Compass last weekend for performances. Love, Ron
I also struggle with combating all that is bad in the world, and frequently feel that there is nothing I can do to change it. Emma, remember the power of your voice, and that negative energy can only be combated by positive.
I love you so much
techno phobe I have tried sending you a comment and e-mails. I am psyched for and proud of you, Emma Mullen. RSVP when you can. I can't bear to write any more without knowing if it is being cyber-swallowed or sent. Take care - Ron
Hi Emma Emma-- I shared this with a student that I felt
could use some of your wisdom and words. She started to cry.
Much love to you, Victoria (from Compass)
Congrats! Emma,
I hardly ever read your blog (too much other distractions usually). For some miraculous reason, I checked it out today and was moved by your epiphany (as well as your very excellent writing!). It is nice to see the light sometimes (even if you may find cloudiness again that obscures your direction at times). It is a long and winding road out there--enjoy the ride.
Best wishes (and happy birthday when it rolls around),
Rick
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This is amazing Emma!