Time to go

Just a short entry today as we prepare for departure.
The weekend was fairly restful. This was partly enforced by a minor illness on my part. However on Sunday we went to church with our friends in the locality and jumped and sang as best we could in Ateso with the rest. Later in the afternoon we went for a walk into the countryside and enjoyed a little peace and quiet. We visited Sam on the way back and I hung out for a while with him and his friends while Barbara sat with Lucy on the porch. We were given a gift of some eggs, which later proved very tasty.
Yesterday, sadly between funerals, we met with the Global Care managers to discuss their new disability project. One big change that has come about as a result of the research was that they were able to include the chairwoman and treasurer of the new Pamba Disability Action Group in the discussion and show that their input was valued now and in the future. We chose some priority actions to recommend for Global Care Soroti, in addition to the day care centre already planned, should funds permit, as well as advising on how the centre should operate. To me this feels like an excellent conclusion to this arm of my programme. I wanted to upload some photos of the team but the internet connection is too slow today.
Other achievements are the two disability action groups already set up and the impetus to start more, contacts and networks developed and strengthened, and people with disability and carers informed, encouraged and empowered. They tell me they have been given some hope that through their collective efforts as well as what support they can attract from state and NGOs including Global Care, they can make a big difference for themselves and the children.
Today after a last trip to the market and shopping in town, I am clearing up my office and making sure I have all the relevant materials I need for writing it up. I hope it makes some sort of sense when I get home as my brain has decided to join the primary school teachers on strike today. We will leave for Kampala and Entebbe early tomorrow morning and should be home mid-morning on Thursday after about 30 hours' travelling. I anticipate a joyful reunion with my two sons who are at home and, shortly after, with my bed.