It's interesting to go somewhere, leave it and then return. Prospectives change. I came back to Uganda knowing what to expect... funny story, about 10 minutes before entering the house, the electricity went out. 10 minutes later, the water stopped running. Thanks to my trip to South Africa, I have fresh pita which was dinner and will be lunch today. Seriously though, I find that coming back to Uganda is like coming back to what is normal for me, it was nice to be back in my own room surrounded by all my familiar clutter. I slept like a baby.
Everyone in the neighborhood also recognized me. I got a bunch of "culicayo," "welcome home" from the bodaboda guys in Mpererwe, from some of the shopkeeps on the road to the Luboga's house, and especially from the Lubogas. They said that they have to start fighting for their rights to me. Then when I showed Dr. Rev. Luboga that he made the front page of The Jewish State, he exclaimed "YOU TOOK ME INTERNATIONAL!" He loved it!
Faith, Dr. Luboga's neice, really took on the advocate's role last night. She made sure that there were fruit cut up and rady for me, she kept on sneaking me bananas, and made sure that nobody asked me to do anything besides relax. After stuffing my face with tons of fruit and pita, I excused myself and took off to hit the sack. I slept for 11 hours, 10-9. I guess a fast day (Sunday) will do that to you.
Now that I'm back in the Makerere School of Medicine Library, I feel like I'm back at the helm. There is much to do. Our first school visit is on Thursday, and Lauren lined up 2 more after that. All of the red tape has been shredded, and now there will be blood (reference to a movie by the same name, but probably a bit inappropriate here). I am very excited to start the testing. In retrospect, it's amazing how much we had to go through to get to this point. I feel like now that we can finally work with teh schools there will be much less work to do (not really though).
Talking about work... It's time I get back to it.
Note about pictures... there will be none until I get my camera fixed or buy a new one. Please send your donations to Danny Asher care of Nancy Asher...... (Not a real appeal for money, but if you want, be my guest)
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Dan, I just saw the picture of Chana. She is gorgeous B"H!! Mazel tov!! You must be so happy. Love reading the blog. talk to you soon,
~Shif
Home, a place in your heart where all is the way it should be...bugs and all. Know the feeling. Dan, you're doing good work. May Hashem continue to guide you and bless you with such an indomitable spirit. Best wishes to the doctor, love, MOM
Danny,
Maddy H. told me about your blog. It is very interesting. I'm enjoying reading it from the comforts of Highland Park with great showers and plenty of kosher food. I am proud of you and your study. Any control groups in the study? Marsha Wasserman
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