Bibiane Tshefu's Journey to New Orleans

Submitted by admin_wilpfnet on Sat, 04/12/2008 - 00:49.

I travelled with two amazing human beings, women who are fighting for the well-being of others. The trip was long just as travelling from one continenet to another. It seemed as though leaving Africa to America or Europe would be more comfortable than travelling within the U.S. at this time with the American Airlines situation. But, the goal was so desirable - to be in New Orleans - nothing else matters. We did it together. It was fun.

I felt as though I was sharing the load that I had been carrying for years. It is hard to express it. My favorite moment of the day was when I sat between the two military officers on their way to Washington, D.C. That moment represented that the Congolese are between the U.S. military, men and women. Going to meet other women in V-Day, lighten my load.

There is a song we used to sing in Congo. Take always the road that brings you higher. The victory waits for you because the goal is so high. It's inviting you to repeat everyday to yourself. It's telling you to say to yourself the idea which will guide you and inspire you everyday.

Bibiane

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