Or so I'd estimate based on the buzz around the team. Sunday, we arrived and settled into our accommodation; a simple but wonderful place along the banks of the River Nile; beautiful views and entertainment provided daily by monkeys and other wildlife that make this their neighborhood (not a lot of time for that, however).
Monday was spent organizing things for the most part: Bob, John. C, and Dave meeting with local pastors to confirm final arrangments for the training which started in earnest Tuesday morning; a gang including Tony, Brad, Lisa nd yours truly buying, loading and transporting supplies to Wakisi where distribution began this morning. Jennifer and Bethany spent the day at the Childrn's Hospital (the antithesis of Sick Kid's) while the balance of the team worked wonders at a loca orphanage.
Today, everyone except Bob, John C. and Brad spent the whole day in Wakisi distributing family kits. A sudden thunder shower forced my group into a cramped, dark home where we sang African songs and spent a really enjoyable time with our new welcoming and appreciative Ugandan friends -- an experience that could not ever be planned. Providing kits continues to be a bit overwhelming based on the response received; there's no question that the generosity of Grandview is being used in very practical ways that have significant impact. Wish everyone could be hear just to experience the moment when we meet, tell our story of how we got to be in places where Muzungos have never been and then pray for the needs there. Don't even start with me about how beautiful the children are.
Had a chance yesterday to visit Robert Sityo's home (where Mauree and I stayed last time), church and school; God is doing remarkable things in what was only recently a totally Muslim community that was very threatening to Robert and his work. He has built remarkable bridges with this community and now directs a school with 16 teachers. I know Bob, John C. and Dave who were part of the group were also mightily impressed -- and not just with Robert, but with all of the pastoral leaders they met with.
Tomorrow, more training and kit distribution and another 2,400 memories. Sorry I couldn't remember and share them all here.
The team is working wonderfully well together; lots of laughter and great discussion as we go about our work. The honeymoon period I believe they call it. Will it last? Pray it will or, at the very least, that we recover quickly and well if it does not!!
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Hi We are following daily from CCAS in Waterloo.We are Jenn's "peeps" Please say hi and give her a big hug from us. How are the nails holding up! Take care
mids
Hi, this is Jennifer's husband Steve. Glad to read you are all doing well! I have been checking the blog a couple times a day to see when a new post comes up. Very exciting stuff! Please say Hi to Jennifer for me and tell her I miss her!
Steve
Hi, this is Josh's Mom Sheila. We're so very excited to see what our God is doing through this devoted group of followers. Please know that our prayers are with you all! Special hugs and kisses to our Josh and Caroline!
(Mother's privilege?)
Sheila
Hello Uganda from Jennifers parents. We are thrilled to receive your blogs each day to hear you are all well and happy. Our prayers are with each one of you as you serve those God has lead you to. Keep those blogs coming. Love you bunches Jennifer
Hi,this is Bob and Marg. We are enjoying reading this blog and seeing how the Lord is guiding this group everyday. Hearing about different interactions that you have is wonderful and any prayer requests that you mention are being prayed for as well as continued health and strength for each day. A very special hello to Josh and Caroline. So glad you are all having this wonderful experience and seeing so much more of God's beauty in this world.
Bob and Marg.
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