Mary Aongo

Healing Songs Mary Aongo

My family emigrated to the U. S. from Uganda over ten years ago. Due to civil unrest in Uganda and the surrounding countries, families were forced to flee for safety resulting in family separations and internal displacements. The most prevalent tragedy is the brokenness in families that trickled down to each individual on different generational levels. Growing up without a father left a dent in my heart that I was unaware of. This created resentment in me. Years later, I was assaulted adding "salt to injury". I struggled with low self-esteem, abandonment, and rejection in my early years and it continued on into my adulthood; though it never really showed. I had to find an outlet. I have always enjoyed reading and journaling. Reflecting on my readings of the Bible gave me answers that I was unable to find in the world. Depending on what I was facing, I would find a verse and study it as it spoke to the situation I was facing. Most of the time, a poem would flow as my answer. This collection is my testimony of God's goodness and mercy which has always protected me. I am grateful that I am able to share my heart's Healing Song's with you all. I hope and pray that you too, are able to find your Healing Songs in the midst of all your turmoil.