Q. How do you make a grown man cry?

A. You take him on mission trip to Uganda.

We made it back home last week and there hasn't been a day since that thoughts haven't wondered to the children we met while in Uganda. I have written three concluding blog posts but no of them have completely captured my thoughts, so I have neglected my blog.

I have heard from many of you that you enjoyed following along during the trip. For that, I thank you.

As for some profound words that would convey the feelings and emotions or describe the lessons learned, I'm at a loss. It would take my memoirs or a novel. However, to answer the most popular question, "What was the one thing that you learned on the trip?" That's easy.

There are some really good people in this world, and at the top of the list is Dr. Norberto Benitez. The difference he has made in Kayenje, Uganda is real and tangible. It all started when he and his wife, Anna traveled to see Fr. Lawrence Mulinda's home village. They saw things they could help fix, raised money, engaged the locals, and I got to see and enjoy the results.

The other take away from the trip is that I made a new friend in Tim Shannon and I got to know better the incredible Fr. Lawrence. These things I will cherish. I will also cherish that many of you donated to the MIMA Foundation, because I asked. That is awesome. I can tell you that it will be put to good use.

As for the future, Dr. Benitez and Fr. Lawrence will continue their good work and hopefully I will continue to participate and help as best I can. I would love to go back next year and take anyone who wants to go. Just let me know. I now have Ugandan connections!

Until the next adventure...