Outcomes in Church camp!

On Monday we returned to the church camp. We were there on Friday and met with Mushumo who had been in great pain following her rape ordeals. When we saw her again today we were greeted with a joyful smile. She explained how she feels much better since the prayers. So much so, that she has had the energy to build her fireplace where she cooks her meals outside of her tent. We were delighted, it was like we were looking at a different person! When we asked about her physical well being Mushumo said she no longer fears going to the hospital for her infection to be treated as she feels she doesn't have the pain anymore to require medical attention. Her headaches have cleared and she has a peace in her heart. This was first feedback following a few days of the healing and we were elated for her!

We then joined 10 of the 13 women we met and said prayers with last week. There were 3 new women we met too who were not with the group for prayers before. The feedback we received was that they felt 'a peace in their hearts'. The energy felt quite different to Buhimba camp. Sometimes the energy of an individual in a group has the power to influence the whole. This time around it was much less vibrant almost lethargic at times. We facilitated another group healing and Kris also facilitated a few one to one healings for specific ailments which had results immediately which were of a soothing and calming nature. One woman described a lot of heat in her body which then turned cool. This is a positive sign and an indication of shifting energy. When we return in a few days we will hopefully meet with these women again and see how their ailments and well being are.

We had stopped at Buhimba camp to meet with women who were part of the 100 plus group. We were told that they were unavailable but there had been some miscommunication and they were actually waiting for us at the time we arrived. We were very disappointed but we will visit the camp again on Thursday. I hope they didn't feel let down by us as we did promise we would be there.

In the evening I had a brief drive in the cherokee jeep we are using! The roads here are very very rocky!!! You have to slow right down as you aproach the huge craters that are regularly scattered. There are many manual vehicles carrying massive loads that are pushed along the side of the roads and lots of scooters as well as many pedestrians....it is very busy in Goma!! There is amazing strength and endurance you can see in the people. Women carry heavy loads on their heads with such grace and ease, and children often carry loads as well as their siblings on their back.

I'm learning some Swahili which I'm making much more use of tan French as the people in the camps predominantly speak in Swahili. It has a beautiful and sound and is great fun to learn!!

Baadaye!
(Later)