Good morning from Jinja! It is 8:30 in the morning; we're not leaving until 10:00 this morning. We all need to pack and check-out.
Another beautiful evening last night. We sat under the stars until midnight. We stuffed 1,200 treat bags after dinner. That will be great passing those out today! They have a pencil, pencil sharpener, and candy. We're going to paint their face when they receive a bag so we know who has one and who doesn't. Again, should be organized chaos.
For all you Rolla folks, please know Duane has had no scary incident to report! As expected, he has been a God-send to our trip.
Everything is going well. We've really seen such a great cross-section of this culture. Seeing 3 villages has given us some great exposure to how things vary from one village to the next. One thing is universal - the people are fabulous!
We've also spent a lot of time with Charles, the pastor here, his new wife Eva, and Henry. We've established some really strong ties with them and that has been a special gift. Henry has been teaching some of us some local phrases. Dave, be prepared when Gina gets home!!!
Again, it is such a privelege to be here and represent our families, friends, and churches. We love you all!
Smiles!
We called this little sweetheart "Dora"!
Wiffle Ball
Duane was in charge of crowd control!
The Team from Rolla - and Judy!
The Team from St. Charles
Making Bags of Bracelet Supplies!
Thanks for the help girls!
One precious face!
Hope we see this angel again this year!
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How cool! I am loving this blog thing. I go to it first thing each morning. (although, I can't figure out how to keep my account going...so I re-register each time. Oh the challenges for the technically disadvantaged).
I admit that as I read your messages...the old eyes got a bit moist. It's amazing how much you've gotten accomplished (without me - ha)!
Back home, we are getting things ready for VBS next week. This morning I brought in a toilet plunger, a strobe light and a garbage back full of packing peanuts. As you know - supplies matter! I am grateful that God is supplying for all your needs.
What a joy it is to serve in His harvest fields - thank you for sharing that joy from Uganda!
They are thrilled when you greet them in their own language. Ask them to teach you "how to do the greetings." There may be a difference for greeting men or women, adults or children. There may also be a special way to greet that shows respect to elders, pastors, etc. If you greet them in their own language, they will never forget you. Kudos to all of you for making the effort to learn! Bless you. - Sonya
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