After leaving Fort Portal, we arrived in Kamwenge. We stopped to see the house that GFR had built last year for a widow named Betty and her 4 kids. She is the sponsored family of my roommate, Anna. We were surprised to see that not only Betty’s family was there but also many other sponsored families in the area were there to greet us. Once again…lots of hugs and singing and dancing.
In this community, there were many individuals with Elephantiasis. There was a girl named Gloria who has the disease and is currently on medication. One of our team members, Debbie, has been raising money for Gloria over the past year. She has been selling food and misc. items in her classroom in the states to raise money for Gloria’s education…her class raised $400. Although Gloria’s feet show some improvement, it looks like she has a long way to go with her treatment. She is ostracized by her peers at her school because of her condition. The appearance of Elephantiasis is obviously disturbing but there is also an odor that cannot be described.
Joseph also has the disease but it consumes his entire lower region from the waist down. He has made some improvements also but he definitely has a long way to go. He said he is now able to wear support socks. 
However, take a look at these ladies feet! Both have the disease and they are now better by the use of the medication. It’s amazing!
However, take a look at these ladies feet! Both have the disease and they are now better by the use of the medication. It’s amazing!
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