BCQUIGLEY'S BLOG
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Realizing Your Potential is a Dangerous & Beautiful Thing
- Posted on 07.01.09
About 3 days, 900 miles, and 12 Red Bulls ago.....
.....I arrived in DC tired, grumpy and ready to get the heck out of my overcrowded coupe. Mostly though I was ready to start on an epic journey, to be a part of something great.
Now I could go on for days about the amazing speeches we heard and the people we met (I mean the head of the ICC, John Prendergast, Ugandan Parliament..... there were some important people there) but mostly this past week was about a movement and about helping the children of Northern Uganda. I've got to start that I earnestly believe Africa has had more of an impact on me than I could ever hope to have on Africa. Hearing from leaders in Uganda and how hopeful, resilient they are; you cannot help but doubt you would be that hopeful in their situation. That you would react with the positivity and determination that these people have. It is both inspiring and encouraging.
Now one speech we heard the first night must be brought up, and if Uncle Tom eve...Read More
