Getting to Uganda

Clare and Zena

Getting to Uganda felt like a whirlwind in May with so many aspects of life to consider - the last couple of weeks were somewhat surreal as I said 'farewell' to many people in many places ... and belatedly realised there were people I feel close to ... who didn't even get a farewell from me! 

From first being asked if I would consider being the Chief Executive Director by a dear friend who introduced me to Hospice Africa Uganda 12 years ago; to my colleagues and friends at Oasis, who, realising I would not think it were possible myself, said to me 'consider this opportunity'; to my wonderful, transformative trip around the world in January 2011; to an interview in Kampala in March with the Board of Hospice Africa Uganda; to marking the year 's anniversary since Bryce died and the challenges lived through that year; and to then, before I knew it, being on my way...felt incredibly fast - like the white water rafting experience I literally had on my first visit back to Uganda in 1998 ... what an opening chapter of this new phase of my life.

A lovely surprise was created for me in the few days before I left, with colleagues arriving for lunch and a group photo taken to mark the occasion - it was very special ... and you'll see it later! 



Mike, Zena, Tony

 And managing to have time with both my brothers is a rare treat ...