Burial

I went to a funeral/burial today. It was an odd experience. The man who died left behing a wife and six kids under the age of 18. Which unless their extended family is able and willing to step up high scool and college is all but out of reach for these kids. The sad thing is this isn't an uncommon story here. What was odd for me is that outside of the mans immediate family and his mother I didn't see any cry or even overly upset. Which I fear is do to a culture that is a too familiar with death. Now, I didn't know the man, so I don't know what kind of man he was, and most of what was said there was lost in translation. I do have to wonder how many funerals I will have to attend while I am here. Please understand I am not saying this for my sake, but for the sake of the hurting and the ones who would become financially destitute in a day. I don't write this to depress anyone, but to share with you the realities of life in Uganda.

Be blessed,

Chris