I forgot to write about a very memorable experience I had last week.
I went to an HIV/AIDS candlelight memorial service in the township on Friday. It was a really exhausting and sobering morning, especially considering to think about the many people affected by this horrible disease. Just to give you an idea, 5 new people are infected each week by HIV in Grahamstown alone.
The service lasted from 11:20 until 2pm, and was filled with singing and speeches. There were hundreds of people there, and a few high school groups came. There was so much joyful and hopeful singing despite the tragedy of AIDS, and the reason for the gathering. I was touched and amazed by the resilience of people, especially those who are daily affected by the tragedy of HIV/AIDS and the challenges of poverty.
that sounds really powerful, linda. i hope you are continuing to learn and grow in south africa! i miss you and your passion and i cant wait to give you a huuuuugggeee hug.
ReplyDeleteps, your camp shirt has been on some amazing adventures. cant wait to tell you about them.
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that sounds neat but really tough too!! love you
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