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1980 Felix was married and his son Dennis was born. In 1989 Kuny's Lord's Resistance Army came to Lira.... they selected a few and Felix was one of them. Survival was paramount since he had a wife and family at home in Lira, he survived the torture and escaped by pretending to chase a chicken into the woods where he hid until he could get away. His turmoil was not to end here... the Ugandan army found him, he looked like a rebel and they imprisoned him. The torture he endured while in his own army's prison surpassed that of the rebels but still he survived. Eventually the soldiers were convinced by villagers who said they knew this man and he was released. Months in a healing center and then back to his family. Felix, the man we know today is who he is because of these horrific experiences, they did not cripple him but caused him to become a true believer in God, in family and in helping others. MTI/Uganda has benefited by it's association with this great man along with the 11 biological children and the 10 "adopted" children he supports. This is a man to respect and this team certainly does. Thank you Felix for sharing your love with MTI and the people of Uganda. May your dream for Uganda become reality!
Goodbyes were shared behind eyes filled with tears... tears that reflect the many experiences we shared during these 10 days. Uganda.... may you continue to rise and to fulfill your dreams of peace, of good health, of enough food to feed your people and an economy to support these beautiful children. You are in our prayers and in our hearts... forever!
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