Journal 4

June 16th


Today was quite the day…. Our home, AFTC, participated in the local representation of a national annual day called “Day of the African Child”. Every year on June 16th there is a day to celebrate children as well as educate the community on issues regarding African children. This years theme was child trafficking. So in between speeches children from different groups like schools, scouts and orphanages participated by representing songs, dramas, drumming and dances and poems. It was fun to watch some of the traditional dances with the drumming – I love it ;) Our kids did a great job as well… they sang 3 songs and recited a poem with hand motions and all – It was very cute.. especially when they said “Give us medical care” and all gave themselves injections in their bums ;) Robert, one of our kindergarten boys, led the group in the mic with all his might.. it was adorable. Everyone is napping now as I sit here typing while laying on my bed resting as well.
Last night I sitting on the floor with the aunties as we were preparing six loaves of peanut butter and jelly for lunches today and the floor began to rumble… we had a small earthquake. It wasn’t too bad but we definetly stood up to hold the cupboard doors shut as the dishes rattled. It only lasted about 4 minutes or so. But hey, it was an earthquake so I thought it was worth reporting ☺
Please continue to pray for me to have wisdom and creativity from heaven as I seek to assist and support this home, nursery school and Sunday school in the very best way I can. Yesterday was a difficult day, it seemed like every time we turned around there was some kind of problem needing to be addressed. As you can imagine, days like this cause both kids and grown ups to be tired and weary. In addition to it being a weary “day in the office” there have been 5 cases of Malaria in the past two weeks and it seems like everyone is coughing and sick with your typical cold. It was pretty funny when I told the kids to line up for meds last night.. there were so many they had to sit against a wall to wait their turn and they took up the whole distance of the wall. I am also not feeling well, with sinus infection symptoms and a sore throat and aching body… but PRAISE the Lord NO MALARIA even after being off on my meds. So for that I am very grateful.
How are all of you? I think of you all the time. Amanda Joelle I can’t wait to hear about your time here as well…Kaylamayla I just miss you too much and I can’t wait to hear everything about Europe. TT I’m praying for your summer courses… hang in there sis. Saaas… I miss your hugs ;) Heather, how is your new home? Miss VannySchmanny I found a pair of express jeans in the market yesterday and was thinking about you ;)
Someone please send me an update on Beaverton-Four camps… I’ve been praying for them lots… my heart is there and missing it lots.
Today, June 16th is my Momma’s Birthday… so if you know her, you should call her and tell her how wonderful she is. Mom, as I’m here living in another home and exploring the world for myself, I’m realizing that most everything I do and think is because of you and your love for me. Thank you for giving me everything you have, especially your words, which I hear repeat themselves in my mind all the time. I wish you could be here experiencing Uganda with me.
Well that should be enough writing for today… LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!