Blogs from Uganda, Africa - page 136

After we left the Nile River, we headed to a baby cottage in Jinja - baby cottages are where ophans 0 - 5 years are placed. I knew my heart strings would be tugged by coming here, I just didn't know they would be yanked in 20 different directions!! Before my trip began, my roommates made me promise that I won't come home with any orphans...and they lucked out because the process for adoption takes about 3 years and even then you could be denied. There are 3 American families who are in the "waiting line" to adopt 4 children from this particular cottage, so we came to take pictures to send back to them in America. We were only there for about 30 minutes, but these kids are adorable and I saw the sweetest baby ... read more

So after 44 hours I finally had arrived at my destination...well almost. I was in Entebbe, Uganda and the airport en route for Kampala. Upon getting off the plane I went through immigration (two guys sitting in a booth who stamp your passport). I was SOOO hot in my sweat pants and fleece as I grabbed my bags and headed out to meet Francis, Muireann and Fred. As I exited the airport I was greeted by several anxious taxi drivers wanting to take me anywhere I wanted to go...luckily my ride rounded the corner and rescued me. We hopped on Francis' car and headed off to Kampala. After a brief tour through a slum we ended up at Nsambya Hospital where we had to enter through a gate with two armed guards. I settled in to ... read more

The first two weeks have been pretty calm and sheltered...life on the compound is very American - even the food is American! I've really just spent time with the Hurleys' at their home, getting acquainted with domestic missionary life. My days are all pretty routine: wake-up, breakfast, dishes, shower, quiet time, lunch, dishes, play with kids, dinner, dishes, and depending on the day there is either game night or fellowship time after dinner or maybe a movie night if the kids have been particularly well behaved. I am learning a lot about what a "God-centered" home / family looks like; while I grew up in a Christian home, I would not have called it "God-centered," so this is giving me a new look at family life. I'm doing well...I'm trying to learn Lugandan, which is the ... read more

Well finally I get to a computer. After a safe journey here I am enjoying all the wonderful things that Africa has to offer. Fred and his friends Francis and Muireann have been amazing hosts. It is even more than I expected but overwhelming at the same time. The poverty is evdient with your eyes but the people would never let you know as they are all dressed nicely with huge smiles on their faces. I have experienced te hussle and bustle of city life as well as the peace of life in the village. I have amazing pictures o share but forgot to bring my camera tonight. As you may have noticed I have not been updating my blog for two reasons...lack of computer access and lack of time...they have me schedules from 6am to ... read more

Well is is Christmas here in Dubai. I arrived safely and will be getting on the final flight shortly. Will update soon as people are waiting for this computer.... read more