Finding Our Friend, Part 6: Conclusion

Collins in front of our bus at Kainuk, our half-way stop for a snack and toilet break.

Collins and Kim near Kakuma town and the refugee camp. We'd gone for a stroll early in the morning to avoid the heat of the day.

Sure, our journey to see our friend, Mark Deng Deng Meyer had numerous difficulties associated with it – the heat, the dust, the mud, the long uncomfortable and crowded bus rides, mosquito and spider bites, disgusting toilets, etc. However, compared to the plight of Mark and all the tragedies he’s suffered … our inconveniences were nothing!

Without a doubt, I cannot begin to imagine what it would be like to be in Mark’s shoes for the past ten years! My hat’s off to him. He’s a survivor and he’s overcome all the odds. I greatly admire him!


“Know this for sure, God is never interested in cutting corners, rushing things, or “foam padding” the crosses upon which His disciples are to deal with their self-life. Thank God that Jesus didn’t come to rescue us with the least time, effort, and devotion possible. Thank God He poured every last fiber of His being out for us.” (John Marquez, Christ-Life Ministries)