Today we set out for the refugee camp. We had a SUV full of people, plus we rented a pickup to carry the 1200 salted dried fish we bought for distribution. The camp was about 1.5 hours from Goma along some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen. The views of the mountains and lake Kivu are spectactular. Most camps are isolated, but this one is situated right next to a village. The difficulty in distributind to this camp is that the villagers want whatever is being handed out. The camp we went to was a pygmy camp. These people had to flee there villages because of the fighting. They are a neglected group and aid does not come very often for them. Three workers from Caritas came with us and were very organized. All the refugees had a registration card and only those people could get aid. We distributed to almost 600 families which covers about 2600 people. The distribution went well until the end. When all the refugees had received their fish, we had some left over. We tried to get them to the villagers that were around, but it turned very close into a mob scene. So we hopped in the truck and left. Along the road on the way back, we stopped and handed fish to people. We had also bought some candy to distribute to kids and had some left ofer. Camille would slow the care down and we would throw the candy to children. It was a lot of fun.
Pretty tired so that's all for now.
Grace and Peace,
Michael.
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Michael and Patrick,
I am in awe at all you have done, the experiences that god has allowed you to have and what you have been able to share with all you have met, you are both truly godly men who have been able to leave all they love behind and go out into the nations to serve others. It was great to hear you guys on Sunday, i look forward to your return, you are very much missed. May the lord continue to use you both in a mighty way.
Love you both
Jeanette
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