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We've made 5 trips since May 2009, packing in more each time. We divide our time between the great family at Fathers House, Ray of Hope in Namuwongo, and Jinja, where there is the hospice and Arise Africa. We've come to love the country and her wonderful people, and love to share about Uganda and our work there!
The August trip was very different from our usual trips. For one thing we took a team, which, as a mom, required me to do lots of head counting. We had a wonderful time with the basketball camp and getting to know those volunteers who, not knowing us personally, still committed entire days to the camp. Some of our great Ugandan friends volunteered also, and Nesco catered all our lunches, so it was a great success. We also got to go visit 7 of the families of our camp kids down in the slums, which is always a humbling and challenging experience.
The four girls left on a Sunday night to get back for their various college activities, and we were scheduled to go to Jinja on Tues for the remainder of the week. Unfortunately, while I did GO to Jinja, I was only there for 3 hours, when my son was taken to the hospital and admitted with pneumonia. I got a driver to bring me back to Kampala, and that week was spent at IHK. The weekend was spent recovering, and so I only got to Namuwongo and Ray of Hope one time the last week of our stay. However, we had a tea for the ladies of Nawezakana, and it was truly a delight to see how well they're doing.
We know that next time will, as always, be beyond our ability to plan! But it's more exciting that way, right??
August 2010 Basketball Camp, Kampala
In August 2011, we held a 4 day sports camp for 44 kids ages 6-17 from Namuwongo. The camp was held at the Youth Sharing Center in Nsambya, who treated us wonderfully, and let us take over their facility all day! We provided instruction, lunch, and we shared the love of Jesus with these young athletes through the theme "Life's Not Fair."
The kids had a fabulous time, and were really quick studies at the game. We were blessed with a dozen volunteers, including some Ugandan pro players, and everyone worked very hard and had lots of fun.
Our US team went on safari to Lake Mburo, where we saw zebra, impala, eland, bush buck, warthog, water buffalo and many other wonderful animals. We also did a lot of shopping at the market!
Stay tuned for future trips!
WE LOVE TO SHARE!
Jennings would love to come share about Uganda and all the opportunities for giving and service that are available to you. We can speak to youth groups, Bible studies, church meetings, and we also do home parties. Let us know how we can share with you!
