This morning the idea was hatched. For ages I'd been toying with the thought. Today's appointment with my gym instructor clinched it. I heard myself say I was planning (perhaps a bit strong!) to walk for the children we'd met in Uganda. As I spoke, the idea started to firm up, in fact I was making it up as I went along , but the imaginings were taking on real forms . I was going to walk from Ely Cathedral, where I am an Honorary Canon to Carrow Road, the home of Norwich City FC (I'm a long suffering fan). All this to raise some money to help build a schoool in South west Uganda.
The fact is that there is so much competition for money raising and all for worthy causes. You have to do somethng a bit unusual to earn your sponsorship!
Before the day was out, and with no little thanks to conversations at my sons engagement party, new ideas emerged. What about asking Delia to meet you? Can't the Bishop wave you off? Well, we'll see. The main thing is to keep the children in focus; their needs and their education.
About Me
- Canon R Darmody
- I have been married to June since 1972. We have three grown up sons and a lovely granddaughter. For the past 10.5 years I have been Team Rector of The Ramseys and Upwood Team Ministry. For the past two years I have been an Honorary Canon of Ely Cathedral. The photo of me was taken in a supermarket in Kampala when we were buying torches for the people we were staying with in North Kigezi Diocese. I am grateful for Bishop Edward Muhima who's ministry and friendship has made a great difference to my own life and ministry. Uganda has literally changed our lives. we are grateful to be able to share the needs of the people there with you in this country. For the first time we are taking a group to Uganda this summer. I feel sure it will be a life changing experience for them too.