This will be my first trip to Sudan – although I have spent considerable time working in Rwanda over the last 4 years on poverty reduction and reconciliation. I remember after my first time in Rwanda and seeing the results of the 1994 Genocide thinking – “never again”. I had seen so much hate the year before – having just returned from the war in Iraq as an Air Force Reserve casualty evacuation Officer - so the “never again” resonated for me. When I returned to the US a friend of mine who produced the documentaries “Darfur Diaries”
and. “Rebuilding Hope” – both about Sudan - reminded me that genocide was happening again – in Sudan – so much for “never again”. After a second tour in Iraq in 2006 followed by living and working for a Christian NGO for three months in Rwanda, I resolved that if there ever came a chance to do something to help with the “never again” – no matter how small the impact – I would do it. That is one reason why I am on this mission – “never again”.
I think of my role in Sudan as a utility player – helping out in any way the local missionaries or Sudanese need help. Not necessarily being in the spring of my life and having had a very varied career path – I plan on being open to what ever direction God sets for me!
and. “Rebuilding Hope” – both about Sudan - reminded me that genocide was happening again – in Sudan – so much for “never again”. After a second tour in Iraq in 2006 followed by living and working for a Christian NGO for three months in Rwanda, I resolved that if there ever came a chance to do something to help with the “never again” – no matter how small the impact – I would do it. That is one reason why I am on this mission – “never again”.
I think of my role in Sudan as a utility player – helping out in any way the local missionaries or Sudanese need help. Not necessarily being in the spring of my life and having had a very varied career path – I plan on being open to what ever direction God sets for me!
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