It must be true!

It's so easy to believe something and conform to others ideas or beliefs when it is posted all over the Internet or even posted on YouTube a few times. It must be true right? I've been guilty of this.

Yesterday we started at Invisible Children. As I stepped into the gate we were immediately greeted and taken into an office where a passionate young woman from Uganda told us all of the programs that had been created and developed for children right there in Gulu and around the rest of Uganda as well. Things from mentoring programs, to schools being built to a Mend program that teaches women to sew and make a living.

The documentaries, drama in the states about Invisible Children and media that we heard so often in the states and were very quick to judge by only what we saw on tv, youtube or facebook quickly became reality once again when we met the Ugandan people that were so involved in making their people and environment a better place by serving each other.

I am only hear to say that I saw, experienced, and heard good stories coming from invisible children. We were able to go see the women at Mend who make the bags that are sold online. I bought one and took a picture with the lady that made it. Each bag has their story inside and their fingerprint on the strap. We were able to take a picture of the whole group. So beautiful. All the women there had been captured by LRA at one point and thankfully found themselves at Mend. What a complete blessing to meet all of them.

Next we showed up again to a crowd of kids waiting for us. Gulu youth development association. These kids were former child soldiers or traumatized in some way. We talked about human trafficking with them. They were asked what was the definition of human trafficking to them and now that we know what it is, what are ways that it can be prevented. I got video of their answers. It was eye opening to hear if from some kids that have actually been trafficked or know someone who has. One by one about 10 kids got up and shared their story of experiences they have had. Wow...goosebumps an aching heart and tears.

Headed back to Kampala today. A day of driving and rest. Lots to process...friends have become family. It will be hard to leave this beautiful place in hopes to visit dear friends again.