Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Africa Fidel Heading to Africa: Finally The Day Has Come
Posted by FBM Fidel Nshombo on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 4:00 PM
When I arrived in Boise in 2006, I was welcomed by lovely people. Not lying. I wondered for some days, not knowing how to make friends or where to start, but what I did not know was once in Boise, there are no tricks about making friends. People are already friendly.
I would see people I’ve never seen talking to me and showing interest in listening to me, At first I thought it's because I am different; that was not it. People in Boise are just just friendly people. They show the same interest to every person, and that's when I fell in love with this small city. Since then I have managed to build relationships that I am proud of with many elementary and high schools here and with different agencies. They have taught me so much about the American society and in return I have offered them much of the rest of the world's ways of life ... mostly the African ways and the refugee situation around the world.
Being in America for the past four years is a privilege to me and has given me the opportunity to look at my world from a good eye. Things that are going on in many countries in Africa felt normal to me when I was there, but arriving here and looking back, I realize that so much of them shouldn't be going on. I realize that people are unaware of what is expected of them. Likewise, here in America, there are so many things that I have seen that I compare to what we have in our country and say, "Americans need to know this." That's why I love raising awareness in this country.
First I want to say thanks to the American society and especially to the people of Boise to have supported me, my writing and my family in Uganda through Boisetobukavu.com and by purchasing my Route to Peace book that keeps my younger siblings in school. I know you have all been waiting for this day, the day I will go and reunite with the rest of my family.
It has arrived. This June I am leaving for a six week family reunion in Kampala. My older sister who has recently lost her husband will join the family as well for the first time since 1992, with her five kids from Kisangani. Two other sisters also will join in from Bukavu, hopefully with their kids, and since Boise has been a huge part of the lives of the 11 family members that reside in Kampala and me here, I have the privilege of keeping you in touch through Boise Weekly on this blog.
I am leaving on the 10th of June, so if anyone has a question or things they would love to know, wants me to speak to their groups or school before I go, just let me know.
For those in Boise who love soccer, I will also report the FIFA WORLD CUP here, as it will be going on in South Africa. Watch out for the next article to know how you can also watch the World Cup in Boise.
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Fidel is such an gracious and giving person. I am a Flight Attendant and met him at the hotel he works for and find him to be extremely fascinating, outgoing and soo upbeat for everything he has been thru. I am sooo happy to have gotten to know him and call him my good friend :)
Natalie L. Ordakowski ;)
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Very good article Fidel. I wish I could go down there again. I've been to Namibia in 2007. I loved it. And the World Cup is gonna be awesome. Great job,
Steven
I am so happy for you, Fidel and for the rst of your family. Thank you so much for letting us share in your experience. I will be checking your blog every day while you are in Kampala and wishing you safe and happy travels.
Patty
I'll be always in touch with you wherever you're, especially during your wonderful and splendid journey to Africa. I hope you will have to meet some people whom you have missed for ages, with whom you will be sharing your experiences, and you will obviously have to learn and discover many things which you didn't see developing in Africa.
Have a safe journey and use your knowledge for the development of Africa.
Be blessed.
I'll be always in touch with you during your wonderful and splendid journey to Africa. I hope you will have to meet people whom you have missed for ages, with whom you'll be sharing your acquired knowledge and experiences. You'll obviously have to learn and discover many things which you didn't see developing in Africa.
Have a safe journey and use your knowledge for the development of Africa.
All the best,
Best wishes for a safe trip Fidel! Looking forward to the blog while you there, and for the stories when you return!
Safe journey, safe home.
-WM
Keep your tears away when you meet your relatives. Snatch this opportinuty to tell them about the blessing which God has poured out on you and the friendship which you have already built in USA. It is time of elation but take time to encourage those who are desperate and hopeless for thier future to stand on thier feet. Raise awareness to eradicate the poverty and instil into them self-assurance and self-aggrandisement by avoiding intransigent behaviors.
I'm looking forward to keeping track of your trip to Africa.
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