So Sunday we went to Pastor Henry's church again. It was awesome! I feel like we are really beginning to develop relationships with the people of the church. After church, while waiting for a ride back to the orphanage, we just sat there for about an hour playing with one of the babies there and talking to his mother! Once we got back to the orphanage, the children showed us how to make purses out of the beads that they make!
Monday, I got to carry a baby on my back like the mothers here in Africa do! Then we went into town and met with the Chairman of the Board for the orphanage. It was awesome meeting him. I want to share something that he said! He was talking about the challenges they have been through with the orpahanage and he said "It's been hard, but Ms. Agnes' love for those children will not let her be defeated." I thought it was so true! Ms. Agnes loves those kids so much! She had made so many sacrifices to care for these children!
Also on Monday, we met many Americans. It's cool to meet them here because it's almost like there is an instant bond. Everyone we have met is here either on a mission trip or adopting children. It's amazing to hear their stories. A family from Texas we met is adopting 3 young boys and they have a daughter and two sons of their own!
Monday night at the orphanage we had some adventure! A bat started running through the orphanage and the kids had to catch it! I didn't even know bats could run. Of course Tiffany and I started asking tons of questions about bats. The kids thought it was SO funny that we were asking about bats!
Tuesday was a resting day but the kids ATTEMPTED to teach us how to dance!!! Attempted being the key word!! I also got to help some of the older children with their homework. It was good bonding time! They are precious!!
Today we are in town again. Two years ago I was looking into orphanages online. I found one called Amani Baby Cottage. I wanted to visit it so bad last summer but did not know how to go about it. I knew it was in Jinja but no more then that. Well today, Ms. Agnes', knowing my fascination with babies, said she was going to take us to a baby home ther her friend works at. We get there and it was Amani Baby Cottage!!!!! I love that place! There are kids from 10 days old to 6 years there! It's an amazing place! God is really moving there!
So I just wanted to write an update of this week so far. Pray for us as we are going to do evangelism again with Pastor Henry's church!!
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harri. when i read your blog, i can definitely sense pure joy. i miss ya and am praying for you and those children. we will definitely have to get together when you come home.
ReplyDeletelove ya girl.
amy
I MISS YOU MUCHO!...Your blogs are enjoyable to read :) And I'm so blessed to know you...Your passion for these children and this type of work is incredible. I pray that as you continue this summer, working and doing all the things that God ordained in your life to do before you were born, that HIS strength and HIS power and HIS compassion will overwhelm you. You are adored by many and admired indeed. I love YOU!
ReplyDeleteWOW, I am so glad that you got to visit the Amani Baby Cottage. I am sure that God had that perfectly planned for you to visit. I guess I know where you will want to be next summer!! Anyway, we miss you bunches and are praying for you and Tiffany daily.
ReplyDeleteLove you lots.....Mom and Dad
Ahhhhh!!! I just LOVE reading your updates! Keep shining, keep sharing His love, keep leaning, and keep loving! We'll keep praying for the most amazing summer ever!!!
ReplyDeleteHey!!!! I am so glad to were able to visit the Baby Orphanage! I can't imagine how excited you were. I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteSo this week you learned how to dance AND how to carry a baby on your back! And you got to go to a baby orphanage. And it was only the first half of the week! :-) Awesome.