We've been thinking about Sudan a lot recently. Today is the big day for the South! I still can't really believe the series of events there has led up to independence. The birth of a nation. We are grateful to have witnessed some of this transition, and to have work with/been close to those who were part of making it peaceful. Peaceful-ish. Hopeful.
The big screen tv in our office is on right now. BBC is showing continuous festivities: banners, flags, crowds. Goosebumps.
I was sitting at my desk when we turned on the tv. My Kurdish co-worker was standing near by. He looked up and said "someday we will have the same." We caught each other's eye and smiled. He's not kidding.
This is a day of expanding my understanding of what is possible politically and geographically in the world. I am in awe of the dreams of these people.
2 comments:
thinking of you here in sudan! :) it was indeed a few days full of goosebumps, but i could have done without the scorching sun and the dehydration on the actual big day. South Sudan Red Cross was carrying out people on strecthes by the the dozen!! Really enjoying following you on here... Stay cool! :) x
And clearly we've been thinking about you there! Wow.... You stay cool yourself! Looking forward to hearing more of your stories.
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