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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 17, 2007 - 7 Reunited with father after fleeing country 21 years ago Continued from page 3 former rebel group to pull out of the Sudanese Unity government. Many fear this move could jeopardize the 2005 deal that ended the civil war between the Muslim north and Animist and Christian south. With the news in Sudan changing almost every day, Brobbel admitted to not being aware of this latest development, but remained adamant that danger should not offset efforts to help. "There's always a certain amount of risk involved, but sometimes we have to take these risks to reach out to the people and say, `Here we are, we haven't forgotten you,'" he said. "That is the mindset that I have." Brobbel went on to point out that the news coming out of South Sudan is not all bad as non-government organizations are present and are very busy. "There is a whole rebuilding process going on and it's wonderful to see. Churches are being rebuilt, schools are being rebuilt, education is again becoming an important part of life," said Brobbel. "It would be a pity if all that were to go down the drain again, but it wouldn't be the first time." For Tut Pur, the experience has already been a rewarding one as the training period in Nairobi allowed him to see his father Peter in a "I love Canada, but I'm here in South Sudan to do what I can. I want to help my people. My plan is to stay as long as God allows me to stay. I can't say how many years that will be, but I hope it will be a long time." Fund, 2300 Sheridan Garden Dr. Oakville, ON L6J 7R2. Clearly indicate that your donation is for South Sudan. A tax deductible receipt will be issued for the full amount donated. Brobbel is hoping to leave for Africa on Nov. 23, with the donated funds. For more information contact Brobbel at 905-849-1227 or kbrobbel@cogeco.ca. Dr. Michael Tut Pur reunion that was documented on the Samaritan's Purse website. "I am his prodigal son," said Michael as he embraced his father for the first time since war drove them apart an unimaginable 21 years ago. "I have finally returned." With so much work ahead of him Tut Pur is uncertain if he will return to Canada despite being a Canadian citizen. He noted on the Samaritan's Purse website that it's not really up to him. "I love Canada, but I'm here in South Sudan to do what I can," he said during a brief two-day tour of Juba. "I want to help my people. My plan is to stay as long as God allows me to stay. I can't say how many years that will be, but I hope it will be a long time." Anyone wishing to assist this project in South Sudan can send donations to the ClearView CRC Deacons THIS WEEKEND ONLY OCTOBER, 19, 20 & 21ST BENJAMIN MOORE COLLECTIONTM ­ TIMELESS BEAUTY, LASTING QUALITY. save 3.79L $ 5 F602 F319 F310 F333 save $ VIP CUSTOMERS 7 Ask about our V.I.P. Program. See our Website for Details Readers Choice WInner 11 years in a row Painters you! Place 2 Locations to serve 478 Dundas St. West (Dominion Plaza) Neyagawa & Dundas Oakville 905-257-2061 www.paintersplace.ca 5636 Glen Erin Dr. (the Longo's Plaza) Mississauga 905-858-1708