Good morning to everyone! We got back from Nakabango later than usual last night and the Business Center was closed, so I will try to update everyone on Friday's happenings!
We started the day by stopping in Jinja to buy a few supplies. It was my first time of seeing the "local market" - not the organized storefronts where I usually buy things. It was row after row of small spaces piled with clothes for sale, while women were in the back working their treadle sewing machines. It was quite a maze. My goal was to find some shorts for a special little boy we had seen in the village. He is obviously mentally challenged and was wearing incredibly tattered clothes the day before. We took 2 new pair of shorts and gave them to his guardian who was most gracious. Just the little things, right?
The hit of the day was meeting with the sponsored kids. Just amazing to see the faces that go with the names that I look at all year. I believe we managed to see see at least 85 of the 110 kids; I think those are great numbers. Several were taking exams or were at their boarding school and couldn't make it back. We handed out all of the cards, letters, and hats and gave each person an information sheet to fill out. We'll be sharing those with you when we come home. Also gave each one a disposable camera to bring back to us on Sunday. Can't imagine what the result of that will be!
We also distributed hats, played with some punch balls, & organized several games again. We made bracelets with the women and showed them a few new techniques.
Pastor Chuck and I did some interviews on video with a few of the kids. They have some amazing stories. I asked one little girl which song was her favorite at church and she said, in her precious little accent, "Would you like a sample?" Of course, I said "Yes!" Out of her mouth came the most beautiful music I believe I may have ever heard. When she finished, I told her that I believed that was now MY favorite song, too. God just gives us these gifts in the most unexpected times and places.
When we arrived yesterday, all of the trusses and perlins were up on the carpentry shop (John taught me those terms) and the men worked together to trim them and put up the fascia. We expect to see tin up when we go back to Nakabango tomorrow!
We ate under the stars at our hotel again. Pizza seemed to be the theme of the evening and we have a growing affection for garlic naan. Pastor Charles' wife joined us last night.
From what I can tell, everyone is feeling good and having a great trip. Beds could be softer, showers could be hotter, and the bus could have better shock absorbers, but all that just fades away when we turn down the road to the village. The numbers in the village have increased significantly each day we are there. So many precious children and their amazing caregivers. Again, I feel so blessed to be here.
Today, we head to Bulumwaki. The men are going to Nakabango and Naigobya first to pick up some supplies so that they can install solar panels on a cottage in Bulumwaki for Rudy & Dorothy Schaser. The women are going straight to Bulumwaki. We'll have a chance to spend some time with the kids there . I love going to this village as part of our trip. I think it's a great opportunity for everyone to see another village and how they function.
Not sure if the business center will be open tomorrow. We will be heading back to Nakabango for church and a feast!
God's blessings on your weekend!!!!
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