Loss

My dear friend Janet died today. I am bereft. She was possibly the most loving, encouraging and optimistic person I have ever known.

Reality Check

Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to tour the new UN compound about 1 kilometer from my home. I found this orderly compound surrounded by a strange thick fence. I asked what the fence was for and the engineer told me it is to stop bullets. Bam! Talk about a reality check!

Most days I'm in denial about the coming Referendum. It is unbearable to think about the uncertain future of my friends and co-workers for more than a couple of minutes. My brain and my heart start to hurt. How I pray that God maintains peace in Sudan in spite of the many tenuous factors!

About two months ago the UN brought in engineers and began building up this compound for use during and following the referendum for their 'observer' staff, I think another name for them is UN peace-keepers.

(Unable to get photos to load at this time--sorry!)