I thought I would be able to write something profound about my experience on my first day back. But the shock of the 35 degree change in weather and the snowfall has left me dumbfounded.
This is what I look like, and as you can see by AJ Bear’s face, he refuses to come out and wants to go right back to Uganda or any other place where he doesn’t have to wear the layers I had to put on this morning. Which is exactly what AJ would have done if faced with the same situation. I recall this from previous similar experiences.
On a good note, I had some very interesting conversations with my friends and colleagues and am on a mission to learn more about sustainable, affordable and acceptable feminine hygiene products globally . That is going to be my next project when I go back to Uganda. Yes-I’m definitely going back. Now I just have to break this news to the CEO of HEAL. Maybe I need to stop calling him a slave driver.
Happy International Women’s Day everyone. Stay Warm. Liberty and Equality is what we shall strive for. Please join us for an IWD gala with some excellent conversations and delicious food on March 30th at the Radisson Inn. I’m sure the weather will be much warmer by then!
You can purchase tickets from the link below.
https://iicanada.org/edmonton/forms/2019-international-womens-day-gala
AJ Bear's Travels 
It was a joy and a privilege to follow AJ ‘s journey.
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thank you Elsie. looking forward to connecting with you again in person at the clinic.
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Thanks for sharing your amazing trip with us 🙂
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thank you Maya- can’t wait to see you in person and tell you more about it
s
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Such a beautiful and extraordinary story of love. Thank you so much for sharing ♥️
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thank you Patty for all your encouragement and support.
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Salma, we are so proud of you.
Thank you for sharing all the amazing stories and your experiences.
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Dr Murji thank you for sharing with us this amazing journey you have been on. Your strength and commitment to your husband, family and to helping others is so moving and inspirational!! Feeling very blessed 🙏🏻💕
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thank you Leigh Ann 🙂
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I meant what I said today when I said we missed you. You are such an important part of our family’s life and are valued much more than you know. Thank you so much for sharing this piece of your personal journey with us. I just read your blog from beginning to end and was so moved by it all. Will share it with Warren too, if that’s okay. ♡
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thank you Veldene!
means a lot to me 🙂
looking forward to reading your blog as well.
s
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What a beautiful blog! Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your life and its many adventures! AJ is proud, I am sure, and yes, he is with you.
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thank you Maria 🙂
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Have just binge watched the entire blog of “The Journey of AJ, the Travelling Bear” and am so touched by both the physical journey and the spiritual/emotional journey you have taken! Your excellence as a physician and genuine care for others has found a new outlet for expression! What a blessing for you and for those whose lives you are impacting! The joy and exuberance which I associate with you are so evident in the experiences you have shared with us and in the manner in which you have chosen to live your life. I am so happy for you!
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thank you so much for your kind words. You have inspired me to get back to writing again!
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