Humility

I have experienced many emotions in the build up to this trip. On our flight to Nairobi I have rediscovered a feeling that I rarely experience at home - humility.

It is all too easy to sit in the comfort of our homes and watch the news in a rather cold objective manner. In truth we find it difficult relate to the chilling scenes beamed to our tv. I am siting next to Commander Ouma of the British Army. A Kenyon national who proudly serves our Queen. Yesterday he escorted two bodies back to RAF Brisnorton. He is on his way home to see child for the first time. There may be a little poetic license to some of his stories, however, one thing is for certain Ouma has seen all manner of things that you and I can't and do not want to comprehend.

"what is your hell is our home"
"the Army turns boys into men, men into soldiers, soldiers into killer" Commander Ouma

The perspective of the challenge which awaits me suddenly feels very different!
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