Greeting from Kampala!
So....the past couple of days has been so AMAZING!!! It is AMAZING that just in a few days that we have learned so much about the African Culture and how to get around town.
Yesterday, we all learned how to use a Matatu (which is a taxi or BUS) and let me tell you....this is an experience! A matatu can carry anywhere from between 12 to how many people can fit into a little bus and they will take you where you want to go. Matatu are a little scary when you first ride in one because they do not dive anything like the people in the states, Personally they make me crack up! it is sooooo funny
Here is a pic of me and Becca riding in our first Matatu however, this is not every scary one! lol Also, in Kamapla they have boda boda's and we are not allowed to ride them because they are one of the top killers in Uganda! However, i think that it is interesting all the boda boda's can carry the oddest things for example the picture below shows a Boda boda carry LOTS of eggs!
today was our first day of classes, now it was kinda funny because our literature class got cancelled however, we had our religion class! I am really looking forward to it! we already learned so much about the beginnings Christianity in Africa and some of their traditions. Africans has such a rich culture and the core of their culture rather it is religion.
although our first litature class was canceled, in place of this class we got to go to the an orphanage. This orphange was called Jordan's House and that baby that Jordon is holding in the picture is also named Jordon. We both loved the the Jordan house and we hope to spend almost all of our free time there! When we arrived at the Jordan House and all 44 kids greeted us. this is an experience that we will never forget! God is in Africa and in these kids lives. However, they need love.
We are excited for the days to come, they go by so fast! Through this trip Jordon and I really feel like God is going to transform our lives. Proverty is something that can be horrible if there is no one who will do anything about it! I truly believe that God's has a plan to slove this problem. Hopefully during these few months He can reval just a small part of that plan to us!
God is so big and Amazing! Africa is beautiful and the people are beautiful, I think we are having the time of our lives!
We love you all so much and we also miss you!
Jordon and leah
7 comments:
Wow you guys are having so much fun! I bet you just love the jordan house. That is so neat, it sounds like it is so diffreat then the last time you both went.
ok you guys stay out of the Matatu! they don't sound safe at all.. Just joking LOL got ya!
learn all you can, sounds like you are. You guys are doing a great job posting and sending pic. we love then.(yes Im still praying for you guys)
love you both TTUL Mom
by the way it took a long time to get this it came here at 1:30 my time. Just happen to check if you posted anything and this one pop up when I was checking. So it must take a long time to send it over the web. just a little info.
have a safe and great night love ya Mom.
Hey guys!
Well, it looks and sounds aaaaamazing already. I can tell and feel that you're right where you need to be now. We miss you alot back here...Might have to fly Steven there before too long though...Haha... The Jordan House sounds great...all those little bundles of joy :) Keep shining the light of God like you always do. Love you guys.
Sounds like you guys are loving it!! I'm glad. Have a blast with the transportation...just be sure you know how to pronounce AND spell where you're going...helps things.;) I got lost a couple of times in Kigali. Also...if you feel adventurous you should sneak a ride on a boda boda. It's a blast!!!
Wow, sounds too good to be true.... the Jordan House, it even has your name in it. Maybe it's the orphanage you guys have always dreamed of owning. Be sure to keep an open mind, don't just say things are an coincidence, God does crazy stuff for a reason, and he definately has you guys over there for a reason. Now that classes and everything has started up, you can tell there's something missing....you guys! We all here think of you every day, and we're praying for you too! Love you guys! --Steve
Hey guys!!! It looks like you all are having a great time! I am so proud of you guys :). I miss you both already, but I'm glad you are over there at the same time. Be careful and have fun lovin' on some beautiful kids! Talk with you soon :)
I think the whole Jordan's House thing is sooooo cool. I love it because I could see you (Jordon) starting a place like that for kids in Africa, or Mexico, or anywhere really. But ya... Love the pics... love you guys... and miss you bunches.
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