So sorry - no internet access this morning because of the rain! It is 6:00 in the evening on Thursday. We just got back from the Source of the Nile River. Beautiful as always. Such a cool thing to say you've seen. Kelly and I got our picture taken in our Lutheran Cougar Football shirts - we're still trying to make it into the travel section of the Post!
Earlier today we went two seperate ways. Linda, Judy, Lisa, Charles and I went to visit the Minister of Health about healthcare in this area. Then we went to visit the village of Naigobya where some really COOL people from Minnesota have had a healthcare center built. It was a great learning experience. The rest of the team headed to Bulumwaki, another village (where we built 45 benches last year.) We met up with them around 1:00. We painted faces of the kids and enjoyed another delicious meal. The first team there got to sit in on some classes. There preschool room (about 7' X 12') held 70 kids! We think we have overcrowding. Kelly did a great job telling them all some flannel board stories. Rudy and Dorothy ~ they love you! We did hearing assessments on 5 kids who all need some kind of treatment.
Yesterday was our second day in Nakabango. Another great greeting in the morning! We met with 80 of our 111 sponsored kids, took their pictures, and handed out cards and letters. We also did health assessments on 180 kids. That was quite a process,but we got some good information. We were surprised that a large percentage had no idea of their age or birthdate.
In the afternoon, we set up for letting the kids do artwork. We started with paper and colored pencils, then screened those with "talent" ~ they got to go to Hollywood and paint on canvas. We have some fabulous artwork. Two of the older boys who are extremely talented had taken blank canvas last year and had done some amazing work. Can't wait for you all to see it!
Duane and John helped the men build a table in the morning. Forgot to tell you all yesterday that all of the lumber was MAHAGONY!!!! Our benches would probably sell for $400 in the US! The wood was so green, water literally ran out of it as we hammered in nails.
The grand finale of the day was our inaugural performance on their new stage, complete with the burgundy curtain we sewed before we left. We gave a stirring rendition of "Lord, I Life Your Name on High"!!! We rocked the house! After that, the kids and women performed. They were significantly better than us. They LOVE the stage! Great idea, Pastor Chuck!
We're off to dinner now ~ my sweet and sour chicken was great last night! We shared a couple of appetizers (or "warm starters" as they call them here) last night - garlic toast and mushroom toast.
Love to all our families and friends! Hope to update more tomorrow!
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As I sit and read the journal of this great trip, I cannot help but notice the absence of any "Duane-on-fire" stories. Great job, Duane! May God continue to extend his favor on your journey.
Cannot wait to hear the stories
Charles
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Hello everyone. I've been following your trip so far on this blog and it sounds really amazing. I can't even imagine how beautiful it is there. I can't wait to hear more stories about your trip!
God's Blessings,
Mackenzie V.
Hello Friends,
I can't wait to get back there and see the stage, it sounds great. You all have been very busy doing God's work. It's great to get the daily updates. Mackenzie says we are definitely getting one for our Poland Trip. O.K. so I'm dying to know, How are you doing Gina? Have you held any kids yet? Are they following you around? I can't wait to hear your stories.
Love to All,
Casey
P.S. I saw Cal Versmann at the Rascals game tonight and he said God's Blessing to all of you.
Julie and Carrie, I saw Mark and Charlie also they were on their best behavior.
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